Forum: Insurance Hell
01-17-2009, 11:50 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 10,368
Take all positive thoughts with you to surgery
Nairek,
I can't respond from first hand knowledge, but I've read that a lot of people go fusion with S/1 and are able to have ADR later if necessary, like CindyLou. (CL the audacity of some...
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Forum: The Big File
01-16-2009, 09:11 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 38,889
saying prayers
Richard,
You should be almost ready for the surgeon to start. May God bless his hands and those around him.
Anxiously waiting for your after sugery reports.
Best wishes, Sandy
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Forum: New Member Introductions
01-13-2009, 02:31 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 15,148
Hello Emily,
If there is any way you can...
Hello Emily,
If there is any way you can upgrade to 1st class on your return trip, I would certainly do that. (Do you have family or friends who would be willing to give you, or sell you,...
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Forum: Insurance Hell
01-12-2009, 10:37 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 7,235
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Forum: Insurance Hell
01-11-2009, 04:30 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 7,235
Has anyone tried this?
Has anyone asked their insurance company if they would pay for the doctor, hospital, etc. and let you pay for the prosthesis? Wouldn't the costs be comparable to fusion? This would make ADR's more...
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Forum: Insurance Hell
01-11-2009, 12:40 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 17,533
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Forum: Insurance Hell
01-11-2009, 12:33 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 17,533
Hi JJames and Cathyjp
Jjames,
I went to Germany for my 4 level and my insurance pays for all doctor and procedures needed in my follow up, both Medicare and my secondary, Anthem Blue Cross/Shield. Medicare will not...
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Forum: The Big File
01-10-2009, 12:20 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 37,932
CindyLou,
I agree with you totally. I had...
CindyLou,
I agree with you totally. I had one reason for having Dr. Bertagnoli perform my surgery. I needed 4 discs, he is the guru in multiple replacements, he agreed to do the surgery, I liked...
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Forum: The Big File
01-09-2009, 11:55 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 37,932
CindyLou,
You go girl :shedance:! Do your...
CindyLou,
You go girl :shedance:! Do your thing!! Your a brave and stubborn gal and an inspiration to all spineys.
Are you getting the muscle sparing hip replacement? I'm curious because an...
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Forum: The Big File
01-07-2009, 12:29 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 15,559
Hey Todd,
Right on, gots to be some...
Hey Todd,
Right on, gots to be some youngster who wants a little cash if you can't hire a professional! Or your spouse, sorry honeys.
I second "Be good to yourself" be an " :angel: "and ...
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Forum: The Big File
01-06-2009, 02:20 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 38,889
Richard,
Just thought of something else. I...
Richard,
Just thought of something else. I took my bed pillow in addition to a carry-on. Made it thru customs and onto planes. I found that the window seat allowed me to put my pillow in the...
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Forum: The Big File
01-05-2009, 05:09 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 34,463
Jason,
OUTRAGEOUS :flaming: :flaming:...
Jason,
OUTRAGEOUS :flaming: :flaming: :flaming: !!! AND :raspberry: :raspberry: :raspberry: !!! on them.
And we are only a small group of people who are denied coverage every year. Can't...
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Forum: The Big File
01-05-2009, 12:41 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 22,944
Karin,
Best wishes, I think you've made a...
Karin,
Best wishes, I think you've made a good decision to see a doctor with experience. A staff and doc who treats you like an individual who's suffering and needs reasurance is often rare....
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Forum: The Big File
01-05-2009, 12:24 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 38,889
upgrades
Richard,
My son had lots of frequent flyer miles and was willing to share. My husband and I went to Germany coach and upgraded me to first-class on the return trip. We had to buy the expensive...
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Forum: Insurance Hell
01-03-2009, 12:57 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 9,698
later trials have more rigid parameters?
I think I understand what you are saying. In early trials, multiple levels were done and submitted to the insurance company as fusion with cost of device, instruments, etc. paid by the manufactuer....
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Forum: The Big File
01-01-2009, 01:10 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 33,446
So sad, but best wishes.
Dear Terry,
What a loss for adrsupport. I have not known you long but you are the most faithful supporter of those in need. I have been amazed at the time you spend and the beautiful words and...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
12-31-2008, 04:49 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 8,695
Hang in there Rusty
Hello Liz and Rusty,
I notice you haven't received any feedback, so thought I would get your thread back to the top:clap:. Fellow cervies should be back home so maybe you'll get more answers...
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Forum: The Big File
12-31-2008, 04:37 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 13,070
Good luck in making an informed decision!!!
Hi Loulouinla,
You are very close to Dr. Delamarter in Santa Monica who is a leading ADR surgeon. You might want to make an appointment with him and get his opinion. For a small sum you can...
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Forum: Insurance Hell
12-29-2008, 03:37 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 6,328
Leora,
If I were as close to Delamarter as...
Leora,
If I were as close to Delamarter as you are I wouldn't consider going out of the country. You'll be fine.
I'm not having any luck with insurance. Dr. B's charges are a flat rate, BC/BS...
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Forum: The Big File
12-25-2008, 05:19 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 26,789
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Forum: The Big File
12-25-2008, 01:04 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 7,620
To: ALL From: Sandy Wade
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Peace On Earth, Good Will Towards Men
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Forum: Insurance Hell
12-25-2008, 12:10 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 6,328
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Forum: New Member Introductions
12-23-2008, 06:46 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 8,695
Merry Christmas
Hi Liz and Rus,
Understand you are thinking of the Prestige cervical disc for ADR. Can't help you, but have experience with ProDisc-C having had 4 discs replaced last April. ProDisc-C was...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
12-23-2008, 04:04 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 20,780
Negligence should not be rewarded
Wow what a nasty situation. Glad that you have gotten some physical relief.
I don't believe in frivolous lawsuits, but if your lawyer can prove negligence, go for it. Be it the doctor or the...
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Forum: The Big File
12-20-2008, 02:31 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 37,932
Merry Christmas and a Healthy New Year
Understand! am approaching 70 but think I'm 50. My husband and I fit this profile. We both decided we have to say, "I hurt" rather than "put on a front." We feel guilty for feeling bad!
So glad...
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