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09-09-2013, 01:55 PM
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That's good news. I like that you can go without pain meds for at least some time. They always make me nauseous. But I think it is a sign of good start.
I look forward to reading more about your successfully surgery in the outcome forum. -RP
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2012 MRI 3T Cervical Spine w/o Contrast findings: C2/3: Unremarkable C3/4: mild bilateral neural foramina narrowing C4/5: moderate left neural foramina narrowing C5/6 moderate canal stenosis and severe bilateral neural foramina narrowing C6/7 moderate canal stenosis and severe bilateral neural foramina narrowing C7/T1: Unremarkable 
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09-09-2013, 02:37 PM
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Laura,
Congratulations!!! That's great news that Dr Bierstedt was able to use the M6's. And welcome to "the other side"! Good luck, Jeff
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C4/5 - ACDF in 2000 C5/6 - ACDF in 2002 C3/4 & C6/7 - M6 ADR, Nov 2009, Barcelona Conceded defeat to a manifestly disingenuous BCBS-TX in my quest for reimbursement, Jan 2011
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#43
09-09-2013, 03:09 PM
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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
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DDD - L4/5 C4/5 - disk bulge Congenial Stenosis C3-C6 Pain/numbness/tingling since 2011
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09-10-2013, 12:03 AM
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good to hear you're doing good!
Hi LauraB,
Good to hear you're doing well. Just don't do what I did and try to push rehab. I think I set myself back by trying to do too much to soon. What Malte always said to me, you've had a major surgery and it will take time. So I can relate to being so much better after surgery that you want your life back immediately, but give it time.
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09-10-2013, 07:08 AM
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I am looking forward to healing at slower pace. My excitement for loss of pain was surprising. I didn't know how bad I was until it was gone. I realize (thank you SB) that I need to slow down so that this is long-lasting. I will post on the surgical outcome - since I have now graduated to that part of the forum - yeah!!! I can tell some of my residual effects of pain killers had a little impact on my writing - sorry. I'm a teacher with much better writing/editing skills. Had a good laugh - and I might add that I had edited 3x before posting.
Although I am at Recklinghausen hospital (Elisabeth), Dr. Bierstedt and the staff here are outstanding. Everything about this place is wonderful, clean, and a perfect environment for healing. It is quiet, peaceful, and very respectful. No one interferes throughout the day to unnecessarily take your "vitals." When you need a nurse, they are right there. I'm being released to Medicos a day earlier (Thursday) so everything is going great. One day after surgery and I'm feeling pretty good - sleeping is still a bit of a problem, but that will adjust in time. Thanks to all and fellow graduates.
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2006 C 5/6 discectomy and fusion 2008 Automobile Accident C3/4 leftward bulging of intervertebral disc mild narrowing of left lateral recess C4/5 central and rightward bulging of disc and osteophyte causing mild right neural foramen stenosis narrowing and right lateral recess narrowing C6/7 Central disc bulging and osteophyte and hypertrophy of ligamentum flavum canal stenosis and narrowing of bilateral neural foramina Sept 9, 2013 Scheduled with Dr. Bierstedt C4/5 & C6/7 M6
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09-10-2013, 05:14 PM
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Whooo Hooo! Laura, I am so happy for you. Isn't it amazing how we learn to live with pain and then discover how fabulous it is to be pain free? I still marvel at the amazing way I feel every day... Can't wait to hear everything about your trip.
 so excited and happy for you! Welcome to the pain free side of surgery!!! 
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50 year old female Rear-Ended in 2009 Disk rupture cervical 5-6 & 6-7 2 level M6 ADR, Dr. Clavel - Oct. 2012 Insurance paid Not a day goes by that without me whispering a silent "thank you" to Dr. Clavel Post Op 2+ years Cross Fit 3-5 times a week Running 5ks
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#47
09-11-2013, 02:34 AM
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Wonderful news Laura! So happy that your pain is reduced and a better life awaits you.
Will hope to see you here Donnerstag. Medicos is wonderful and passing through all of the coded doors reminds me of the old show Mission Impossible.
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MRI shows C5/6 & 6/7 DDD along with lower cervical kyphosis Recent onset of some arm numbness 9/03/13 2 level M6 ADR's C5/6 6/7
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09-11-2013, 11:02 AM
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Although the weather is very dreary here in Germany, I feel pretty cheery inside. I'm actually going to head to Medicos a day early - sounds good to me. I'm looking forward to a little activity and socializing.
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2006 C 5/6 discectomy and fusion 2008 Automobile Accident C3/4 leftward bulging of intervertebral disc mild narrowing of left lateral recess C4/5 central and rightward bulging of disc and osteophyte causing mild right neural foramen stenosis narrowing and right lateral recess narrowing C6/7 Central disc bulging and osteophyte and hypertrophy of ligamentum flavum canal stenosis and narrowing of bilateral neural foramina Sept 9, 2013 Scheduled with Dr. Bierstedt C4/5 & C6/7 M6
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09-11-2013, 07:06 PM
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So glad things are going well!!!! You will be impressed with Medicos. Say high to Gman if he is still there
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*9/10: Unstable pelvis & SI joint, sore IT band. Chiro care, I would shift out hours to days after adjust *12/10: PT & chiro *4/11 to 11/11: 5 sessions prolo and 3 prolo w/ PRP *12/28/11 ESI L L4/L5 - 1/13/12 ESI R L4/L5 - 1/24/12 L SI joint capsule - 3/8/12 TPI - 3/23/12 L L5/S1 - 4/11/12 ESI caudal - 5/23/12 TPI - 7/10/12 Facet inj L3/L4, L4/L5, L5/S1 *9/12/12: 30 - DRX9000 *12/21/12 schedule. for L4/L5 fusion-CANCELLED 1/7/13 *7/16/2013: 3 level M6(S1-L3) w/ Dr. Bierstedt
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#50
09-14-2013, 05:58 PM
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Laura,
I'm a little late to the party, but wanted to add my congratulations! Continued success with your recovery! z
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1992: Bilateral bony fusion @ L5-S1 10/2013: M6 @ C5-6, C6-7 & L4-5 8/2014: Anterior Foraminotomy @ C3-4 & Posterior Lumbar Decompression (iO-flex) 1/2015: M6 @ C3-4 1/2017: Revision @ C3-4 (M6 replaced with new M6); M6 @ C4-5 4/2017: Posterior micro-decompression @ L4-5 & L5-S1 1/2018: M6 @ C2-3 8/2018: Revision @ C3-4 (M6 replaced with anterior fusion (no plate or screws))
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