Forum: New Member Introductions
07-10-2017, 10:06 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 12,353
Groin/Hip Resolution
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Here is an update on my groin pain. After the ultrasound and CT scan, I had an x-ray of the hip and a lumbar MRI. I was examined by...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
06-03-2017, 10:59 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 12,353
Groin pain
Hi Jerry,
I have a new groin pain. It is in the crease of my left leg. It is sometimes higher just below the hip & sometimes lower towards my testes. I had an ultrasound which eliminated an inguenal...
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Forum: The Big File
11-03-2015, 05:31 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 15,631
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Forum: New Member Introductions
01-05-2015, 03:03 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 60,280
WBC, You are connected with a forum that has...
WBC, You are connected with a forum that has many, many members who have used surgeons from most continents (exception of Antarctic), many different medical device products and different operating...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
11-24-2014, 07:12 PM
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Replies: 51
Views: 112,966
Antifragile,
It seems like you also did your...
Antifragile,
It seems like you also did your research, like me. I had been to 8 neurosurgeons in the U.S. and 9 in Europe. The opinions varied a great deal more as I was dealing with 3 levels. I...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
10-16-2014, 02:50 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 22,869
Hi CB,
You have done your research, worked...
Hi CB,
You have done your research, worked through insurance, know the options and made a great decision. This is a big part of the process. The surgery & consequent recovery will be behind you...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
09-25-2014, 08:55 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 31,913
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Forum: International Assistance
09-12-2014, 02:24 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 14,287
Good luck to the surgical patients Mimi and...
Good luck to the surgical patients Mimi and Dave's wife. I fully understand from personal experience that spouses or significant others can make a difference in the outcomes as well. My wife went...
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Forum: Insurance Hell
09-11-2014, 02:45 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 16,021
Hi Kelly,
I just posted in another thread some...
Hi Kelly,
I just posted in another thread some of the appeal variables that may come into play when looking at outcomes. These include insurance carrier, type of procedure, number of disc levels...
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Forum: Insurance Hell
09-11-2014, 02:35 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 16,886
Hi Henry,
Any progress on your appeal letter?...
Hi Henry,
Any progress on your appeal letter? I am preparing for an appeal as well and "putting all the ducks in a row". I have some good references provided by Colorado Babe as well as my own...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
09-11-2014, 01:58 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 31,913
Hi Mimi,
I know your surgery is coming up next...
Hi Mimi,
I know your surgery is coming up next week and wish you success & speedy recovery. Like Jeff (jss), I also had two M6 discs implanted in me. Whereas Jeff had cervical M6's, I had lumbar...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
09-10-2014, 12:20 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 25,218
Colorado Babe,
Thank you for taking the time &...
Colorado Babe,
Thank you for taking the time & effort to list the articles and share your letter. I was denied pre-approval (from Cigna, not Tricare) for a 3-level hybrid lumbar procedure (2-level...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
08-27-2014, 10:48 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 25,218
Colorado Babe - you refer to evidence-based...
Colorado Babe - you refer to evidence-based practices & studies showing ADR is better and cheaper than fusion. Can you share this information? As many people are going through insurance like you are,...
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Forum: Insurance Hell
08-22-2014, 01:49 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 16,886
Henry....sorry to hear that you were denied,...
Henry....sorry to hear that you were denied, though this is only Round 1. It appears that not only did BCWW disagree with the "medical necessity", which your Doctor clearly wrote in his letter, but...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
08-21-2014, 10:38 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 25,218
Successful Appeal on Multi-Level ADR
Colorado Babe - I am very happy that you won your appeal for ADR surgery. I am also a bit surprised that you were successful if you are obtaining multi-level surgery for the cervical & lumbar areas....
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Forum: International Assistance
07-24-2014, 09:37 AM
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Replies: 46
Views: 87,082
Drew,
As you well know, there will be great...
Drew,
As you well know, there will be great days, good days and some bad days, the latter will hopefully be fewer for you. I think you'll find new areas of the body that feel different to you -...
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Forum: ADR Frequently Asked Questions
07-15-2014, 09:33 AM
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Replies: 47
Views: 157,008
While I explored the options with surgeons &...
While I explored the options with surgeons & procedures, I did deal with a Florida group who specializes in Minimally Invasive surgery & cervical ADR. It is called Center for Artificial Disc...
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Forum: Insurance Hell
07-11-2014, 11:21 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 5,949
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Forum: New Member Introductions
07-11-2014, 11:18 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 13,058
ONZ Group
Scoop,
I also had experience with both Doctors Bierstedt & Illerhaus. As mine was quite a complex case with many different opinions from various European doctors, I had both doctors Bierstedt &...
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Forum: Insurance Hell
07-08-2014, 11:11 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 5,949
Cigna - Class Action Suit?
While I have read of some insurance claims that have been successful, I also read of many that were unsuccessful....after multiple denials & appeals. Harrison posted a file with many successful...
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Forum: Insurance Hell
07-08-2014, 10:46 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 29,898
Appeal Documentation
I returned from my...
Appeal Documentation
I returned from my European surgery and also received my Cigna denial. I am now preparing my appeal. I wonder if there are any attorneys that do this work on behalf of...
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Forum: International Assistance
07-08-2014, 09:47 AM
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Replies: 46
Views: 87,082
Hi Drew,
You must be in the hospital prepping...
Hi Drew,
You must be in the hospital prepping for tomorrow's surgery. There are many of us rooting for you. I am absolutely confident that Dr. Clavel will do right by you and perform a surgery like...
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Forum: ADR Frequently Asked Questions
07-07-2014, 09:33 AM
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Replies: 47
Views: 157,008
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Forum: International Assistance
06-18-2014, 08:40 AM
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Replies: 46
Views: 87,082
Hi Drew,
Congrats on making the decision. You...
Hi Drew,
Congrats on making the decision. You completed your due diligence, asked many questions and did a lot of analysis. While this phase often takes a significant amount of time, don't...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
05-06-2014, 08:46 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 26,344
Congratulations Grows. It seems like you...
Congratulations Grows. It seems like you experienced immediate improvement following surgery and continue to progress. While the procedure did not involve ADR or multi-level intervention, surgery is...
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