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Forum: New Member Introductions 02-10-2014, 09:02 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 8,303
Posted By marlin5353
Fusing of T4

Hey Dylan;
They can fuse the Thoracic spine but it is not very common and they will not do it just because you are in pain.

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Forum: New Member Introductions 02-08-2014, 10:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 8,303
Posted By marlin5353
Interesting

Hey Dylan and Harrison

I too have a herniation at T4 and a slight bulge at C4. I have had a meeting with two neurosurgeon and they both said that my symptoms cannot be from these issues. The...
Forum: International Assistance 01-26-2014, 06:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 15,006
Posted By marlin5353
Good Wishes Bwink

I hope you are going to be a great success story on this forum.
Forum: International Assistance 01-26-2014, 10:24 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 15,006
Posted By marlin5353
Germany Fusion

Hi All,

This is the dilemma many of us are dealing with. I goto Germany often for pleasure and business and recently had the opportunity to talk to a surgeon about my spine. He mentioned the only...
Forum: New Member Introductions 11-16-2013, 08:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,311
Posted By marlin5353
Good day my fellow Canadians Eh

Glad you found this great site, there are amazing people on. You will have trouble finding ADR is our great land. You will actually be hard pressed to get help from our system with spine related...
Forum: New Member Introductions 09-09-2013, 03:09 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 72,966
Posted By marlin5353
That is amazing Laura. I am so happy for you that...

That is amazing Laura. I am so happy for you that all went well. It won't be long until you are back doing all the things you love.

Please keep us posted on your healing.

Prost

Mark
Forum: New Member Introductions 08-23-2013, 06:03 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 16,268
Posted By marlin5353
Hi Sufferingsurfer Sorry if I confused you...

Hi Sufferingsurfer

Sorry if I confused you but all I did was copy/paste Doug Decinces letter on the Dr B. web site. I did not add any of my own words as I was on my IPad at work and did not have a...
Forum: New Member Introductions 08-22-2013, 01:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 16,268
Posted By marlin5353
Doug Dinces letter from Dr. B. site

I was directed to visit Dr. Bertagnoli by my doctor here in California, who has watched me for years(he is considered one of the top back surgeons in our country, as he operates on most of the...
Forum: New Member Introductions 08-21-2013, 08:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 16,268
Posted By marlin5353
Best of luck in your journey Suferingsurfer. ...

Best of luck in your journey Suferingsurfer.

I saw an interview with Doug Decincie years ago and he has had 5 levels replaced. Amazing. I have tried to find more interviews with him but with no...
Forum: International Assistance 07-28-2013, 08:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 8,333
Posted By marlin5353
Hi Conan, When are you going? What...

Hi Conan,
When are you going? What level/levels are you getting done? All the best and we look forward to the video diary.

Cheers

Mark
Forum: International Assistance 07-23-2013, 12:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 17,413
Posted By marlin5353
Sorry to hear you have more problems Jeff. I have...

Sorry to hear you have more problems Jeff. I have surgery in the future as well and always follow your posts to give me some hope for a healthy future. I am sure you looked into it but I didn't think...
Forum: New Member Introductions 07-19-2013, 02:15 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 72,966
Posted By marlin5353
Been to Oktoberfest many times. Much safer pre or...

Been to Oktoberfest many times. Much safer pre or post op to go in the day, the atmosphere is still crazy, 10,000 people per tent singing and dancing but not as pushy and rough as the evenings when...
Forum: New Member Introductions 07-19-2013, 11:15 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 72,966
Posted By marlin5353
Congratulations Laura on a very tough decision. I...

Congratulations Laura on a very tough decision. I don't think you could have made a bad decision with either Dr. but I look forward to following your progress and reading about your great recovery on...
Forum: New Member Introductions 07-16-2013, 05:24 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 72,966
Posted By marlin5353
I have to agree Stonewall_Boris. I think that if...

I have to agree Stonewall_Boris. I think that if I needed to any lumbar work and thought that the M6 was my best bet for a better life I think Dr Bierstadt would have to be the first choice. I have...
Forum: New Member Introductions 07-15-2013, 01:15 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 72,966
Posted By marlin5353
You are very welcome Laura. The important...

You are very welcome Laura.

The important information I take from this is that here we have a professional where money is not an issue and with talking to a team of Neurosurgeons and Orthopedic...
Forum: New Member Introductions 07-15-2013, 12:36 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 72,966
Posted By marlin5353
Hi Laura; Here is some more homework for...

Hi Laura;

Here is some more homework for you and more for you to consider. Google "Gerry McNamara". He is an assistant basketball coach for Syracuse University. They do Artificial Disk...
Forum: New Member Introductions 07-10-2013, 02:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 10,904
Posted By marlin5353
Hey Harrison; Are you saying you prefer the...

Hey Harrison;

Are you saying you prefer the Prodisc in both cervical and in the lumbar? You mention you don't like keel designs yet is the Prodisc not considered a keel device?

When I first...
Forum: International Assistance 07-09-2013, 03:06 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 25,501
Posted By marlin5353
I speak on this with no personal experience with...

I speak on this with no personal experience with Dr. Bierstedt in Germany but have researched him and looks like a good surgeon with some very positive results on this and other forums. What I like...
Forum: International Assistance 07-09-2013, 02:23 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 25,501
Posted By marlin5353
Hi Cheryl; I would have to agree with JSS...

Hi Cheryl;

I would have to agree with JSS that Dr. B. would have more experience. I have been in contact with Dr. B for them to look at my MRI's and I actually have been dealing with Dr. Andrea...
Forum: New Member Introductions 05-29-2013, 03:14 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 37,494
Posted By marlin5353
Good Day ALL; Boxer78, we think a like. I too...

Good Day ALL;
Boxer78, we think a like. I too have issues with L45 and C45 and they do not even offer me any type of ADR in Canada. The dilemma that I face (and possible you) is the question: WHY...
Forum: New Member Introductions 02-05-2013, 07:13 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 17,375
Posted By marlin5353
No offence taken Lillyth and if my post was...

No offence taken Lillyth and if my post was disrespectful to you Walter than I truly do apologize as it was not my intent. I do not judge but was only trying to use my experiences with our health...
Forum: New Member Introductions 02-04-2013, 06:36 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 17,375
Posted By marlin5353
Hey 7tattos; Sorry you are in pain,...

Hey 7tattos;

Sorry you are in pain, everyone on this site has been in pain with our bad spines. Many here have been fortunate enough to have succesful surgery and live pain free.

My advise...
Forum: New Member Introductions 02-01-2013, 10:08 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 17,874
Posted By marlin5353
That is an interesting argument against the M6...

That is an interesting argument against the M6 Harrison. I had never thought about the over design of the artificial disk. Sometimes simple is better. Thanks for the insight.
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