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Forum: Insurance Hell 08-19-2011, 06:14 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,624
Posted By cathydownunder
Wow Rob, Canada's really got their health care...

Wow Rob, Canada's really got their health care system in order!

We also have free national medical for everyone, it's called Medicare. However it can take months if not years for elective surgery...
Forum: Insurance Hell 08-16-2011, 09:08 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,624
Posted By cathydownunder
Thumbs down WOW!! is that a standard price Vicki? That...

WOW!! is that a standard price Vicki?

That is SO expensive....I don't know how anyone on an average wage could afford to have private health cover then. I know I couldn't

We have been in...
Forum: Insurance Hell 08-15-2011, 10:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,624
Posted By cathydownunder
Question Compare cost of monthly insurance premiums

I see many threads on here about the coverage ( or lack of) from the USA health insurance companies.
Was just wondering what is the average monthly premium that you all pay and what do you get for...
Forum: New Member Introductions 07-31-2011, 07:11 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,417
Posted By cathydownunder
can't see any pictures?? are they attached??

can't see any pictures?? are they attached??
Forum: The Big File 08-06-2009, 09:03 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 13,594
Posted By cathydownunder
Thank You

Thank you again for your sympathy and condolances everyone.

It's now been 12 days since I lost 'Milo'. Most days are OK with the occasional meltdown here and there. It's to be expected I guess....
Forum: The Big File 07-29-2009, 09:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 5,567
Posted By cathydownunder
Good luck with your surgery Jason. I hope you...

Good luck with your surgery Jason.
I hope you are restored to your previous pain-free life afterwards.
I know little about the cervical discs but the Bryan disc looks promising.
Cathy
Forum: The Big File 07-27-2009, 12:25 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 13,594
Posted By cathydownunder
Thank You

Thank you Rich, Alison, Jill, Mike and my pal Liz for your kind words.

No matter how much we know what's coming when a loved one's nearing the end, it still hits us like a ton of bricks.
My...
Forum: The Big File 07-25-2009, 12:38 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 13,594
Posted By cathydownunder
DEvastated--My precious dog passed this morning.

Hello My Friends
I am so eaten up with grief I had to "talk" somewhere.
My 14 year old precious beautiful baby passed away in my arms early this morning and Im an absolute mess.
His presence is...
Forum: New Member Introductions 07-25-2009, 12:13 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,158
Posted By cathydownunder
Godd luck with your surgery, I hope you get the...

Godd luck with your surgery, I hope you get the pain relief you're after.
I can't help with post-op cervical info but lumbar was no picnic!
All the best. Cathy.
Forum: New Member Introductions 04-02-2009, 05:40 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 14,580
Posted By cathydownunder
Sandra-welcome. Sorry to hear you may be needing...

Sandra-welcome. Sorry to hear you may be needing further surgery...been there/done that and it's not a great place to be!

There's an organisation called the Spine Arthroplasty Society that has a...
Forum: The Big File 02-05-2009, 08:04 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,558
Posted By cathydownunder
Hey C L, great to hear you had a good post-op...

Hey C L, great to hear you had a good post-op report and you're fusing!
You and I seem to be having similar hip / pain issues,Im also having trouble locating the pain generator as it could be a...
Forum: The Big File 01-20-2009, 05:53 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 10,954
Posted By cathydownunder
Good luck nairek. Im sure you'll come through the...

Good luck nairek. Im sure you'll come through the surgery fine.
Look forward to hearing your post-op story soon
Cathy
Forum: The Big File 11-15-2008, 05:41 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 9,776
Posted By cathydownunder
Welcome Adrienne I assume you're only looking...

Welcome Adrienne
I assume you're only looking at ADR for your L5/S1 level?
Do you have any more info such as what type of disc is being considered and when your surgery is likely to be scheduled?...
Forum: The Big File 11-05-2008, 08:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 11,722
Posted By cathydownunder
I am so glad your election is over and you guys...

I am so glad your election is over and you guys can now get on with it!
Did that campain go on for years? because it sure seemed like it. We had so much daily coverage here i thought at times...
Forum: The Big File 10-08-2008, 07:30 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,546
Posted By cathydownunder
Jim,sorry to hear of your diagnosis and surgery....

Jim,sorry to hear of your diagnosis and surgery. I sincerely hope you have the all clear and don't have to endure any more catheter fun.

Another case of doctors who are either to busy or just not...
Forum: New Member Introductions 10-01-2008, 02:17 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,196
Posted By cathydownunder
Hi again Will Yes there are a few of us that...

Hi again Will
Yes there are a few of us that have had our "new" discs fused in, usually because of what you've said "facet degeneration".
It's a very risky surgery to try to remove a disc...
Forum: New Member Introductions 09-26-2008, 09:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,196
Posted By cathydownunder
Hi Will ..welcome to another aussie, Im presuming...

Hi Will ..welcome to another aussie, Im presuming you're from Shellharbour NSW? My inlaws used to have a caravan at the beach there and I have many good memories of lazy summer days there.
Sorry to...
Forum: The Big File 09-26-2008, 08:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,697
Posted By cathydownunder
Thumbs up Yes, thanks Harrison for all your hard work and...

Yes, thanks Harrison for all your hard work and dedication to the cause!
A nicely put together site and finally I can just log in again without having to to register again every time???
Cathy
Forum: New Member Introductions 07-31-2008, 02:45 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 10,740
Posted By cathydownunder
Welcome Ryegal, sorry to hear your sad story. ...

Welcome Ryegal, sorry to hear your sad story.
Your symptoms sound quite debilitating and definitely warrrant further intervention, but as you said ...what...?
Just a thought ... 9 weeks ago I had...
Forum: The Big File 07-31-2008, 02:18 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,171
Posted By cathydownunder
I get real excited when I hear of new medical...

I get real excited when I hear of new medical breakthroughs.There's some pretty dedicated and brilliant people out there!
Just heard on last night's news here that there's a new med that can slow or...
Forum: The Big File 07-23-2008, 04:58 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,726
Posted By cathydownunder
Very interesting Allan, but how did you come...

Very interesting Allan, but how did you come across this article... Just browsing? http://adrsupport.org/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif
Forum: Insurance Hell 07-20-2008, 03:05 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 25,256
Posted By cathydownunder
Allan, As you know I"m an Aussie so can't help...

Allan, As you know I"m an Aussie so can't help you with the insurance part of things.
As a guide though I can tell you my health insurance fund paid out over $42,000 for my hybrid surgery 2 years...
Forum: The Big File 07-03-2008, 06:03 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 35,922
Posted By cathydownunder
Keep the habit? I assume you meant kick the...

Keep the habit?
I assume you meant kick the habit? LOL
Forum: The Big File 06-19-2008, 04:21 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,956
Posted By cathydownunder
CindyLou Same advice as per Rachel. The...

CindyLou
Same advice as per Rachel. The physical therapist "tested" me up and down a flight of stairs on about day 4/5. Couldn't go home till it was accomplished but there were no problems.
This...
Forum: New Member Introductions 06-15-2008, 01:50 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 11,652
Posted By cathydownunder
Pilot, very happy for you that you are pain free!...

Pilot, very happy for you that you are pain free! Not many on here can lay claim to that.
Here's hoping your micrdiscectomy holds and you can get back to flying soon.
Cathy
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