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21 Denise Barker
Diagnosed at age 11 with 72 & 54 curves that were first discovered during a routine visit to her dentist.
She was sent to Shriners Hospital. Through testing, it was discovered she had a heart condition which she would also have to have surgery for.
Her first spinal surgery would be January 11th, lasting 14hr & was performed as an anterior fusion.
The surgery was so aggressive that her body reacted with her getting her first period & her lungs filled with fluid
Those surgeries were the gift that would set her up for her future scoliosis surgery.
At 17 she had her second surgery where she then took off!
She started working with a personal trainer, focusing on abdominal & strength training.
Over time, her body would started to “fall apart.” Having trouble with her pelvis, her leg would sometimes go numb.
She found Dr. Schwab head of orthopedics at the Hospital for Special Surgery. He along with a team, would reconstruct her body, fusing her sacrum, relocating her trunk.
My body didn’t understand straight, my body didn’t understand being a little softer.
Not having pain for decades can be very traumatizing.
Body dysmorphia is still very much a part to her life. Where is she now?
Where can you find Denise:
Instagram: Denisebarker
facebook: Denise Barker
web: Denisebarkerwine.com
Related Links:
3 Free tips for back stretches created by Teresa Teuscher for Scoliosis back pain. Grab your free tips here
Do you follow Teresa on Instagram yet? Head over to T3Fitt on Instagram and follow her and her team for additional content.
LEAVE A REVIEW: if you enjoy this episode, we’d to hear what was your take away. Be sure to do over to Apple Podcasts & leave a review. If you know someone who this can help please share. Take a screen shot & share it with us on instagram @ T3fitt.
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Diagnosed at age 11 with 72 & 54 curves that were first discovered during a routine visit to her dentist.
She was sent to Shriners Hospital. Through testing, it was discovered she had a heart condition which she would also have to have surgery for.
Her first spinal surgery would be January 11th, lasting 14hr & was performed as an anterior fusion.
The surgery was so aggressive that her body reacted with her getting her first period & her lungs filled with fluid
Those surgeries were the gift that would set her up for her future scoliosis surgery.
At 17 she had her second surgery where she then took off!
She started working with a personal trainer, focusing on abdominal & strength training.
Over time, her body would started to “fall apart.” Having trouble with her pelvis, her leg would sometimes go numb.
She found Dr. Schwab head of orthopedics at the Hospital for Special Surgery. He along with a team, would reconstruct her body, fusing her sacrum, relocating her trunk.
My body didn’t understand straight, my body didn’t understand being a little softer.
Not having pain for decades can be very traumatizing.
Body dysmorphia is still very much a part to her life. Where is she now?
Where can you find Denise:
Instagram: Denisebarker
facebook: Denise Barker
web: Denisebarkerwine.com
Related Links:
3 Free tips for back stretches created by Teresa Teuscher for Scoliosis back pain. Grab your free tips here
Do you follow Teresa on Instagram yet? Head over to T3Fitt on Instagram and follow her and her team for additional content.
LEAVE A REVIEW: if you enjoy this episode, we’d to hear what was your take away. Be sure to do over to Apple Podcasts & leave a review. If you know someone who this can help please share. Take a screen shot & share it with us on instagram @ T3fitt.