Scoliosis + Brace Question!?

I had scoliosis when i was 11 had back surgery and now i am 16. I also had to wear a back brace, but it didn't work for me, i had surgery. But anyways. I used wear loose fitting clothes, and sweatshirts. A back brace is very big and bulky, and sometimes it is hard to cover it up at all. The back brace doesn't necessarily hurt, it is just uncomfortable, and very odd when you first get it. it feels very tight, there are velcro strips in the back that help to pull you straight up so that you dont lean anymore. You cannot cheer lead with it, if you are going to cheer lead i suggest you take it off for your practices and games, its very hard to fit a uniform over it. I was a cheerleader as well. One thing im going to be truth full with you about is that its not the most attractive thing, it is going to make you feel embarred. But it is extremely important that you wear it. My curve was 35 when i had a back brace, i never wore it because i was stupid and embarred, so my curve progressed to 72 degrees and i was bent over severely, i had to get back surgery to straighten my spine, if i had never gotten back surgery my spine would have crushed my lungs. IT IS EXTREMELY important that you wear it. if i could go back and just wear the brace every day i would. Its not worth not wearing it and getting back surgery. I loved cheer leading, and after my surgery i was not able to be a cheerleader anymore because of the stunts and strain on my back. There is alot of risks involved with surgery. Please please wear your brace no matter what. You do not want the surgery. If you have any other questions or concerns, dont hesitate to email me. i would be more then happy to answer every one of your questions. hope i helped