Forum: New Member Introductions
08-13-2015, 09:54 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 42,400
Weight's screwed me up too. :(
and I like...
Weight's screwed me up too. :(
and I like Drew I had a 3 level in Spain. Shoot any questions you have.
Note since your issues SEEM to be limited to L5-S1 - get confirmation if you can - you...
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Forum: International Assistance
05-28-2015, 04:16 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 16,823
Agree with the above, less weight means less...
Agree with the above, less weight means less fatty tissue to cut through and less scar tissue in the end. It will also be easier on your joints and will improve your health overall so win-win. ;)
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Forum: New Member Introductions
04-21-2015, 08:58 AM
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Replies: 36
Views: 107,680
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Forum: New Member Introductions
04-20-2015, 04:19 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 107,680
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Forum: New Member Introductions
04-20-2015, 12:10 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 107,680
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Forum: New Member Introductions
04-15-2015, 04:37 PM
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Replies: 95
Views: 227,893
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Forum: New Member Introductions
04-15-2015, 11:32 AM
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Replies: 95
Views: 227,893
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Forum: New Member Introductions
04-14-2015, 04:08 PM
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Replies: 95
Views: 227,893
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Forum: New Member Introductions
04-14-2015, 03:49 PM
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Replies: 95
Views: 227,893
I agree both numbers are relevant (now that I...
I agree both numbers are relevant (now that I understand them), but note not only non-elective folks get quoted full amounts - I got pretty much that when I went through TBI and I was out of country...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
04-14-2015, 11:17 AM
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Replies: 95
Views: 227,893
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Forum: New Member Introductions
04-14-2015, 04:36 AM
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Replies: 95
Views: 227,893
I was confused because you quoted costs higher...
I was confused because you quoted costs higher than what you insurance company paid out. Usually the patient pays the difference, but I'm guessing your insurance got the cost down, not sure why you...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
04-13-2015, 05:27 PM
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Replies: 95
Views: 227,893
$25.00 is pretty cheap. :P
Is the $25K what...
$25.00 is pretty cheap. :P
Is the $25K what YOU paid our of pocket (and insurance paid the rest), or what the insurance company paid on your behalf (and it cost you nothing)? You said earlier it...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
04-13-2015, 04:01 PM
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Replies: 95
Views: 227,893
Honestly a hybrid procedure out of pocket is...
Honestly a hybrid procedure out of pocket is definitely over 100K in the US. I was quoted 125K for a hybrid with two prodiscs from TBI and they tried hard to get the price down - and that was 3 1/2...
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Forum: ADR Frequently Asked Questions
04-13-2015, 03:55 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 157,898
The quote shouldn't be the same cost per disc...
The quote shouldn't be the same cost per disc since there is a fixed-fee cost element for the procedure, i.e. the hospital stay is the same length no matter how many discs you get and certain...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
04-13-2015, 02:13 PM
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Replies: 95
Views: 227,893
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Forum: New Member Introductions
04-11-2015, 08:10 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 87,100
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Forum: New Member Introductions
04-10-2015, 12:14 PM
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Replies: 95
Views: 227,893
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Forum: New Member Introductions
04-08-2015, 10:46 AM
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Replies: 51
Views: 114,677
I think anyone considering ADR should strongly...
I think anyone considering ADR should strongly consider Clavel for all the reason's mentioned earlier. The man is great at what he does, but knows the limits of the patient's physiology, his own...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
04-08-2015, 10:30 AM
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Replies: 95
Views: 227,893
If I was in the US facing surgery without...
If I was in the US facing surgery without insurance IN ALL CASES then I would go to Europe in a heartbeat. The surgeons there have better discs available, the best have done more ADRs than US...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
04-07-2015, 02:52 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 61,061
The latest and greatest is not always the best...
The latest and greatest is not always the best choice if the doctor has had more success with the tried and true. ;)
SK don't even talk about the new disc on their website so I would be surprised...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
07-24-2014, 01:43 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 29,308
In terms of contacting the surgeons, use their...
In terms of contacting the surgeons, use their direct websites. DO NOT go through a third party, you will pay more and have more of a hassle.
Zeegers (really good): HOMEPAGE ZEEGERS | Zeegers-Back...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
04-12-2013, 08:27 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 63,881
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Forum: New Member Introductions
03-30-2013, 02:05 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 34,268
Tiffany,
One other thing I would mention is...
Tiffany,
One other thing I would mention is another reason people go overseas is because you get access to more advanced discs than are available state side (or in my case in Canada). Since you...
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Forum: International Assistance
03-29-2013, 01:03 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 28,539
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Forum: International Assistance
03-28-2013, 06:33 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 28,539
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