Forum: International Assistance
06-04-2013, 11:27 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 11,002
Postoperative follow up
I used my primary care, there really isn't much to do other than pain control checking your incision and ordering potop X-rays. I had my staeside ortho agree to take care of me, but he was so nasty,...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
06-01-2013, 09:04 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 43,662
Over a year and going super with 3 M6's
Hi,
I had a 3 level lumbar with M-6 L2-L5 3/14/12 with Dr. Clavel in Barcelona. I am currently feeling fantastic. I am back to working out, a little running, not like my triathlon days yet. But...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
05-24-2013, 02:25 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 56,125
Postop Advice
Hi,
Just chiming in with my experience. I had a 3 level lumbar-One thing I purchased was a rolling tall cart with tub like shelves-things won't fall off.
With this, I was able to transfer...
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Forum: International Assistance
04-22-2013, 04:56 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 23,124
Congratulations!
HI,
I stayed with my family in an apartment in the El Born district, just around the corner from the church Maria del Mar. I made sure it had an elevator and a washer/dryer. If you don't speak...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
04-22-2013, 04:45 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 6,731
Home Advice
I purchased a large rubbermaid plastic cart with 3 shallow tub levels. I was not allowed to lift anything heavier than a paper bag for months. THis proved invaluable in moving things around the...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
03-28-2013, 08:38 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 10,836
Search Alistair
Hi,
Just noticed a post by Alistair, he is 9 years post op and was 65 when he had surgery.
Good luck:)
Laurie
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Forum: New Member Introductions
03-28-2013, 07:48 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 10,836
I am not 60, but...
Hi,
I had a 3 level lumbar at 50 with Dr. Clavel a year ago. I can't share the age group exp you we're looking for..but when I was researching prior to surgery, the best outcomes (at least to the...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
03-27-2013, 05:31 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 33,692
Jacksonville, FL
Hi,
If you are near Jacksonville, FL. Dr. Gregory Keller at JOI-Jacksonville Orthopedic Institute has probably done the most in the city. He has been involved in the FDA trials for the ProDisc...
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Forum: International Assistance
03-22-2013, 02:47 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 26,333
Congrats my bionic sibling:)
Hi,
I had 3 levels L2-L5 with an M-6 by Dr. Clavel in March of 2012. It gets better, some people on this site have had minimal pain, I like you was not one of them:) However, here I am a year...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
11-27-2012, 06:57 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 15,556
Postop followup
Hi,
I saw two neurosurgeons and an ortho (whom I know socially as well). While the neuros said no, the ortho said he would, but was so unpleasant, I ended up going with my internal medicine...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
08-01-2012, 10:41 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 5,478
Yipes
Hi,
Welcome and sorry you are here:eek2: I had a 3 level ADR done by Dr. Clavel in Barcelona Spain 3/14/2012. In the process of finding the pain genrerator I had a discogram and had severe pain...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
07-19-2012, 09:52 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 40,876
2 surgeries
Hmmmm....lets see you could do the fusion posterior in the Us let your ins pay. Then go overseas or stay here and pay your own Adr anterior. The bigger risk is to have 2 anterior approaches as...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
05-12-2012, 10:19 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 19,019
Research
In my career as a CNS RN I worked extensively in research facilities both conducting ongoing studies and analyzing data. It os a difficult thing IMHO to remove ego of the inventor as well as the MDs...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
05-01-2012, 11:29 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 18,029
3 level M6-L Dr. Clavel 3/14/12
Hi,
First, so sorry for the pain you are suffering. I certainly inderstand the feelings of hopelessness that a non diagnosis, non treatment plan brings. I spent 4 years chasing my tail..no pun...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
04-26-2012, 07:40 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 26,902
3 Level M6-L L2-L5 Dr. Clavel 3/14/12
Hi,
Sorry to have to join in the welcome to the site:wiggle:
I too have DDD. I do have a medical background, not sure how helpful that was to be honest. I did NOT want surgery, I had EVERY...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
04-05-2012, 11:25 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 40,876
Dislikes
The only negative I have, i believe will already be taken care of, but just in case. Prior to my OR during my phone consult with Dr. Clavel, I asked about pain management postop. I am an old RN and...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
04-04-2012, 06:12 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 40,876
Three Level ADR
Hi,
I like you was extremely active prior to the onset of my pain. I regularly participated in olympic to half ironman distance triathlon, long distance running, was a gym rat and played tennis...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
03-24-2012, 05:52 AM
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Replies: 62
Views: 81,168
Dr. Clavel
Hi Jules,
I got home last noc to Florida via Atlanta...soooo tired, but pain was easier coming home than going. I still cant believe my belly and incision rarely bother me!
I had my last...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
03-20-2012, 06:57 PM
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Replies: 62
Views: 81,168
Congrats!
On your decision, I think thatwas the most difficult part of this whole process. I just had a 3 level with Dr. clavel on 3/14, I am still in Spain, wide awake at midnight:D.
I will chime in with...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
02-12-2012, 08:02 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 24,281
Laser spine institue
Hi,
I will just pass along the info I received regarding Laser Spine Institue. My US surgeon said he has a laser in his office that his practice purchased--they have over 30 orthopedic surgeons in...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
02-12-2012, 03:04 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 24,281
Insurance payment
Oops forgot to answer that part, my insurance appeals have been exhasted and I am now in a third party arbitration. I dont expect to win, will be a nice surprise though. If u do have to pay out of...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
02-12-2012, 03:01 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 24,281
Multi level in US
Hi,
First to my knowledge I am unaware that multi-level lumbar ADR are available in the US with the exception of a clinical trial. My US MD is involved in an upcoming 2 level prodisc trial for...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
02-12-2012, 12:54 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 24,281
Yipes
Hi,
I too have had a history of back pain that advanced in severity particulaly over the last 3+ years. I saw 3 US surgeons who all suggested ADR at one level as that is what is currently...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
12-01-2011, 10:19 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 12,505
Survived discogram!
Thanks to all, I survived the dreaded discogram. Had 4 levels done. Wouldn't want one again but not nearly as bad as I was anticipating. Seems the culprit is L3-L4 single level. Still leaning to...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
11-28-2011, 08:15 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 39,887
Hi,
I am in a similar position, I believe I...
Hi,
I am in a similar position, I believe I may be looking at a 2 level l3-l 5. I am having my discogram on 12/1/11, hopefully will know more. I have pretty much decided on Dr. Clavel assuming he...
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