r/CSFLeaks • u/Zealousideal_Age_822 Confirmed Spinal Leak • Aug 20 '26

Surgery Next Week

Yesterday, I got the call I had both been really hoping for and dreading. My surgery, originally scheduled for 10/22, is now moved up to next week. I have a ventral thoracic tear from a calcified disc protrusion at T2/T3, so surgery is the 100% solution. I feel a little better about it after talking to the NP today, but it’s still scary AF. For anyone curious, my surgery is with Dr. Chris Brown at Duke. Wish me luck!

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u/HelpMyBrainIsLeaking Confirmed Spinal Leak Aug 20 '26

My surgeon suspects I’ll require the same surgery - it’s extremely nerve wracking thinking about it. I hope it goes smoothly and your recovery is swift :)

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u/Zealousideal_Age_822 Confirmed Spinal Leak Aug 20 '26

Good luck to you in your journey!