Forum: New Member Introductions
01-22-2012, 01:43 AM
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Replies: 13
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Oh gosh, i misspoke! Forgive me, I was thinking...
Oh gosh, i misspoke! Forgive me, I was thinking they were going to fuse l45 and ADR l5s1 and that seemed odd, but Jim/Laura are right in what they said! My brain was thinking the fusion would only be...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
01-20-2012, 04:07 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 17,000
Welcome
Hi JW,
Welcome to our little community here.
I had a 2 level surgery on Nov 30 in Germany with Dr. Willem Zeegers. My surgery is a hybrid with ADR at L45 and STALIF fusion at L5S1.
One thing...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
12-10-2011, 08:56 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 39,893
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Forum: International Assistance
10-27-2011, 04:26 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 20,039
Thanks for the info. I'm looking into the cell...
Thanks for the info. I'm looking into the cell phones. I'll be taking my iPad and leaving the laptop home, much less weight to carry! Will also have my smart phone with me to receive texts which is...
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Forum: International Assistance
10-27-2011, 04:18 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 20,039
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Forum: International Assistance
10-27-2011, 04:16 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 20,039
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Forum: International Assistance
10-26-2011, 04:25 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 20,039
Hey guys,
Thanks for all the info!
LUD,...
Hey guys,
Thanks for all the info!
LUD, good advice about talking to Zeegers about his post op pain regimen. He has assured me they "have a lot of experience" with patients like me (opiate...
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Forum: International Assistance
10-24-2011, 05:09 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 20,039
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Forum: International Assistance
10-03-2011, 02:10 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 20,039
Needs after surgery?
Bumping my original post up to ask another couple questions:
What equipment will I need after surgery, when I get home? Will I need a raised toilet seat? Handrails in the bath tub? Other items...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
09-26-2011, 07:37 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 22,074
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Forum: International Assistance
09-25-2011, 11:21 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 20,039
Travel tips and know-how?
Hey all,
I'm waiting for Dr. Zeegers to review the updated medical stuff I mailed to him on Friday. Once that's done, I'm going to wait for my grandson to be born (our first!) and then make plans...
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Forum: Insurance Hell
09-24-2011, 09:09 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 4,992
This is very useful information, and while I...
This is very useful information, and while I haven't checked in my state of California, I'm sure the numbers are similar.
I have recently become self pay for my back injury due to settling my...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
09-22-2011, 04:45 PM
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Replies: 58
Views: 82,178
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Forum: New Member Introductions
09-19-2011, 01:28 PM
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Replies: 58
Views: 82,178
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Forum: New Member Introductions
08-28-2011, 05:00 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 27,860
You're right about waiting too long. I actually...
You're right about waiting too long. I actually had one of those medical tourism guys tell me that anyone would "kill" to have my MRI, but he certainly isnt a doctor (although he has an ego to match...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
08-26-2011, 09:01 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 27,860
Hi! I too have had severe back issues for over...
Hi! I too have had severe back issues for over 10 years. In my case I had all of my records and films reviewed by both Dr. Bertagnoli and Dr. Zeegers in Germany, and I have also had a consult at...
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Forum: The Cutting Edge
08-23-2010, 08:36 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 19,377
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Forum: The Cutting Edge
08-23-2010, 04:17 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 19,377
Where's the report?
Harrison, I feel like a real dummy. I can't find the report. I click on links and go back and forth between two forums! Help!! :bawling:
Nanci
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Forum: New Member Introductions
08-08-2010, 01:40 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 18,676
I would have run away from that situation too! ...
I would have run away from that situation too! Do you have the means to come west? There are great guys in LA--Delamarter and Regan I've heard. I haven't seen or spoken to either one but others on...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
08-08-2010, 01:19 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 18,676
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Forum: New Member Introductions
06-20-2010, 01:00 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 18,676
Well, it wasn't an issue of l5s1 having an...
Well, it wasn't an issue of l5s1 having an artificial disk. It was an issue of that particular disk having too much movement when they did a two level procedure. They found that the pro-disk does...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
06-18-2010, 04:10 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 18,676
Not to confuse things, but I do want to share...
Not to confuse things, but I do want to share what I found out recently.
I had a consult with Dr. Serena Hu at UCSF. We discussed the two lumbar discs available for ADR. One is the Pro-disc, the...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
05-14-2010, 01:02 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 5,636
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Forum: New Member Introductions
05-13-2010, 02:02 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 28,256
Hi Jeff!
I'm sorry you've had such a...
Hi Jeff!
I'm sorry you've had such a runaround with your issues!
I have the same problems at the same levels as you. The difference I think is that I've been treating with pain management for...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
05-12-2010, 11:31 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 5,636
Nanci--returning from exile
Hello again ADR community!
I want to reintroduce myself. I've been gone a while and I don't think this thread was in existence last time I was here (or else I've forgotten, a side effect of...
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