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06-17-2008, 04:59 AM
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I leave today for Germany and surgery with Dr Zeegers and the Activ L at L4/5. I just want to thank all who participate on this site and who have taken the time and trouble to share their views/insecurities/knowledge/expertise. It has been invaluable to me and much appreciated. I still don't know whether I am doing the right thing but I guess that is the nature of the beast. Particular thanks to Alistair and Harrison for their support. I will of course report back as soon as possible. Thanks. William.
    
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06-17-2008, 05:50 AM
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hi william,
firstly all the best with your surgery.... i have been reading alot some of your posts and im really interested in speaking with you. I live in london and i am in the same situation as u. I have a L4/L5 degenrated disc and i have had 2 previous disectomys and im still in pain. can you tell me what made you decide to go to germany, i have been to alpha klinik before but they charge alot and i could not offord them. Are you paying out of your pocket? who have u seen in london i have been to the wellington hospital in london do u know it? i wait for your reply thnx
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L4/L5 disc degeneration/herniation Endoscopic discectomy 23/01/08 in france Bordeaux Unsuccessfull Revision Microdisectomy Wellington Hospital 21/04/2008 unsuccessfull.
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06-17-2008, 06:52 AM
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Hi William:
Good luck on your upcoming surgery with Dr. Zeegers. From everything I have read he is one of if not the best surgeon out there. I had Prodisc surgery at L4/L5 in February and so far I am progressing well. I had hoped to get the Maverick disc in the United States but for some reason the FDA approval is taking a very long time. I considered going to Germany as well but financially I wasn't able to. Everything I have heard about the Active-L so far has been very positive--I hope it turns out great for you. Good luck and best wishes for a very successful surgery! lumbar lami 1998 lami revision 2004 Prodisc L4/L5 February 2008
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Hurt back staining deck in 1997--No back pain, all in right leg--misdiagnosed in urgent care as strained ligament in leg--reinjured 3 months later--tried physical therapy, vax d decompression without success. Lumbar lam L4/L5 in 1998--reinjured in 2
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06-17-2008, 10:43 AM
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William,
Our thoughts are with you. And yes, I believe that many of us were second guessing ourselves all the way to the anesthesia. I was so thankful when another patient that I knew, called me and stopped by my hospital room in Germany the day of surgery. We were both thinking and feeling the same way that you are. As my fellow spiney told me in Germany - May the force be with you!
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Jessica 39 yrs old 10/2005 MVA C5-C6 herniation w/ cord impingement/displacement Unable to work full time. July 31, 2006 Surgery successfully completed Prodisc-C C5/C6 on in Straubing, Germany by Dr. Bertagnoli. Able to work full time since 1 month post op, but some pain remains. 10/2008 3 surgeons confirm C6/C7 needs ADR and always has. Has anyone had a second ADR surgery on an adjacent level?
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06-17-2008, 01:58 PM
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William:
May the force be with you William! We will hear from you right after your surgery I'm sure and please let us know how we can continue to support you in the process. Terry Newton
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1980 ruptured L4-L5 1988 ruptured SI-L5 1990 ruptured C5-C6 1994 ruptured C6-C7 1995 Hemi-Laminectomy C5-C6, C6-C7 Mayo Clinic Bicycle Accident 2004 MRI, EMG, Facet Injections, Epidural Blocks, Lumbar Discogram. Stenum Hospital Surgery November 4, 2006 Prestige Disc C5-C6, C6-C7 Maverick Disc S1-L5, L4-L5
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06-18-2008, 08:23 AM
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Hi William, you're off to Germany and to one of the top surgeons in this field. You will be in the best of care. And, yet still, like others have already said, there can be lurking doubts and fears up to the end. Trust your gut. You didn't make this decision over night, that's for sure. And please keep us posted after surgery, so we will know how best to help you. Good luck!
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CindyLou bicycle accident 6/19/01 2 compression fractures, T12, L1; vertibroplasty @ above levels, 9/15/01 4/06 hip labral tear repair 4/07 Lumbar ProDisc replacement by Dr. B., 3 levels; L3-6 7/2/08 ALIF of L6-S1 7/30/08 Removed bone cement. 8/7/08 Diagnosed with pulmonary embolism, double pneumonia, collapsed left lung, pleurisy, pleural effusion. 3/10/09 right SI Joint Fusion; seeing light at end of tunnel, for first time in 8 years!!
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06-18-2008, 10:00 AM
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William,
Take it one step @ a time... your in good hands with the Germans.
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Maverick disc ( L4-L5 ) http://maverick-disc.blogspot.com/ My ADR video's can also be seen on www.youtube.com print ( newdisc ) into the space bar. Stenum hospital ....Germany 10-19-07 * Walked 9 miles on the tread mill 5-10% grade (8-29-08) * 10 mile Mountain hike on 10-11-08 (completed) 
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