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Forum: New Member Introductions 05-23-2016, 03:44 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 34,896
Posted By ian
SADR, I'm sorry you're having so many problems...

SADR, I'm sorry you're having so many problems post op. But it can take a while before you can really determine if it was a success or not. I can only speak for me, but my pain was titanically worse...
Forum: International Assistance 06-30-2014, 09:45 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 57,453
Posted By ian
Sweet! Hey, bring me back some paella. ...

Sweet! Hey, bring me back some paella.

Holla!
Forum: New Member Introductions 05-06-2014, 09:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 17,262
Posted By ian
Now that's what I call a miracle recovery!...

Now that's what I call a miracle recovery! Congratulations!
Forum: New Member Introductions 04-07-2014, 11:35 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 103,985
Posted By ian
Drew, toss this email in the trash. I'm not...

Drew, toss this email in the trash. I'm not saying they aren't right, I'm just saying there is too much conflict of interest with this doctor to take what they say as the final word on the subject. ...
Forum: International Assistance 04-04-2014, 04:56 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 29,904
Posted By ian
Hey Henry, The day before my surgery I was...

Hey Henry,

The day before my surgery I was sitting up in the hospital bed. Malte Petersen asked how I was feeling. Strangely enough, it was probably the best I had felt in months. And for a brief...
Forum: New Member Introductions 04-02-2014, 03:02 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 103,985
Posted By ian
I can fix it

Drew, I tell you what. I can save you a whole lot of money and stress. Come down to LA. I'll set up a makeshift table in my garage. I've got a bottle of Jack you can chug, a steel pipe to bite down...
Forum: International Assistance 03-16-2014, 12:52 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 16,484
Posted By ian
My experience with Dr. Bierstedt

Fortunately, Dr. Clavel and Dr. Bierstedt came back with the same recommendation for me, so I didn't have the very serious decision you're being forced to make concerning your diagnosis.

But I'll...
Forum: The Naturopathic Corner 03-11-2014, 07:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 6,531
Posted By ian
Most of it is related to stomach irritation...

Most of it is related to stomach irritation caused by a coating on the tablets that has since been addressed. But there are lots of similar herbal supplements that provide excellent results. Wobenzym...
Forum: New Member Introductions 03-11-2014, 06:51 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 103,985
Posted By ian
That's a painful looking MRI there. It looks like...

That's a painful looking MRI there. It looks like L3/L4 and L4/L5 are in bad shape as well. Obviously I'm no doctor, but I can't imagine not considering 3 level ADR. Hell, L2/L3 looks like it's seen...
Forum: The Naturopathic Corner 03-11-2014, 06:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 6,531
Posted By ian
Very helpful supplement

In an earlier post I mentioned Wobenzym N. I started taking it a couple weeks before my ADR surgery and have been taking it since. I's a digestive enzyme that claims, among other things, to help...
Forum: New Member Introductions 03-01-2014, 02:24 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 103,985
Posted By ian
Yeah, definitely no ego involved with Dr....

Yeah, definitely no ego involved with Dr. Bierstedt. He's a very soft spoken man.
Forum: International Assistance 02-26-2014, 10:18 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 29,904
Posted By ian
Henry, I know exactly what you mean about...

Henry, I know exactly what you mean about questioning yourself. Do your research, talk to doctors, their patients, get all the info you can, then relax knowing you did everything you can to make an...
Forum: New Member Introductions 02-22-2014, 12:21 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 103,985
Posted By ian
I depart LAX at 7:25 tonight. Didn't sleep a...

I depart LAX at 7:25 tonight. Didn't sleep a wink all night!
Forum: New Member Introductions 02-22-2014, 07:25 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 103,985
Posted By ian
I misspoke. I blame it on lack of sleep....

I misspoke. I blame it on lack of sleep. :sleeping:. He replaces discs from L1 down.
You can read more here: Dr. Thomas Bierstedt...
Forum: New Member Introductions 02-21-2014, 05:56 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 103,985
Posted By ian
I've only heard of three level ADR from L3/L4 to...

I've only heard of three level ADR from L3/L4 to L5/S1, but I'm unfamiliar with complications concerning vessels at L2/L3. I've read that Dr. B is one of the few doctors who performs ADR higher up,...
Forum: New Member Introductions 02-14-2014, 01:58 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 103,985
Posted By ian
The thing about chronic pain is, that unless a...

The thing about chronic pain is, that unless a person has experienced the same thing, that have no way of relating. I love it when people tell me about the time they broke their arm, or cracked a rib...
Forum: New Member Introductions 02-13-2014, 08:46 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 103,985
Posted By ian
I'll definitely update my progress as I go...

I'll definitely update my progress as I go through my surgery and recovery.

Sounds like you've got some desiccated discs going on. The 'light' represents fluid. Black means their devoid of fluid....
Forum: International Assistance 02-13-2014, 06:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,546
Posted By ian
My econo fare was $1,100. Business class was...

My econo fare was $1,100. Business class was $8,000. First class was $12,000. I chose econo. I'll live with whatever discomfort I experience on the way home rather than drop that much money for a...
Forum: The Naturopathic Corner 02-13-2014, 03:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,310
Posted By ian
I've been using Wobenzym for almost two weeks now...

I've been using Wobenzym for almost two weeks now and it's actually helped. Now it may just be a coincidence and my back is going through a 'cycle' where it feels a little better for no apparent...
Forum: New Member Introductions 02-11-2014, 08:47 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 34,896
Posted By ian
Hey MM! I'll be there through March 10. If you...

Hey MM! I'll be there through March 10. If you end up going I'll be about a week post op when you're scheduled for surgery. I'd be happy to check in on you and say hello.
Forum: New Member Introductions 02-11-2014, 12:27 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 103,985
Posted By ian
I've only spoken with Drs Clavel and Bierstedt....

I've only spoken with Drs Clavel and Bierstedt. Based on my conversations with them and several of their patients I don't think you can go wrong with either doctor. With that said, I'm having Dr....
Forum: New Member Introductions 02-04-2014, 07:59 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 103,985
Posted By ian
Sweet! :beer:

Sweet! :beer:
Forum: International Assistance 02-04-2014, 01:40 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 15,454
Posted By ian
Oh yeah, I do this all the time. I'm not the...

Oh yeah, I do this all the time. I'm not the least bit scared... :(

When I asked Ken for the list he sent me a list of names, not a tips list. I'll clarify that I need the tips list.

Thanks...
Forum: International Assistance 02-04-2014, 02:27 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 15,454
Posted By ian
Less scary? Anything I should know? :laugh: ...

Less scary? Anything I should know? :laugh:

I've been emailing Ken, so I'll ask him about this list.

Thanks
Forum: International Assistance 02-04-2014, 01:25 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 15,454
Posted By ian
Sorry, I haven't seen it yet. I did a search but...

Sorry, I haven't seen it yet. I did a search but didn't come up with anything. Can you post up a link?

Thanks
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