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                        Hi,    I'm 38 and have just been told my lower curve is  now at 55 degrees and my upper curve is at   38 degrees and surgery is something that I should  be thinking about.  I must add I have no  discomfort and I'm still in shock.  I can't seem  to stop crying.  I was wondering what the recovery  time is and what the surgery is like.    I have an appt with an ortho surgeon at the end of  Nov. and would like to have some idea of what to   expect.  I have a husband, two boys and a full   time job I just started.  Any information would   be great.