Forum: New Member Introductions
12-19-2013, 08:56 PM
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Replies: 88
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placement
my ProDisc was placed too far forward, and I have seen yet another neurosurgeon, and he states my M6 is placed too far to the right.
I have tried to toughen up and push on for almost 4 years,...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
07-25-2012, 12:32 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 8,439
Blue Cross Blue Shield Worldwide
not only approved than denied a one level adr (figured out how to deny due to the hardware the surgeon wanted to use - too new and deemed experimental.) Denied fusion.
Now, I am also having to...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
07-25-2012, 12:25 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 10,880
So
happy to see approval for adr.
:jacks:
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Forum: New Member Introductions
07-25-2012, 12:22 PM
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Views: 7,725
Hi Christy,
We spoke months ago, and I hope your pain is better.
I am the one with the prodisc at c6/7 and the M6 at c5/6. I can attest to the fact that it takes a long time for everything to settle and heal,...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
03-20-2012, 01:07 PM
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Replies: 62
Views: 78,722
Jules,
Best of luck and congrats! I am so happy for you..
Be brave and be well,
Sincerely,
Christine
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Forum: New Member Introductions
02-16-2012, 01:26 AM
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Forum: New Member Introductions
02-16-2012, 01:15 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 25,244
Gchandler,
I have 2 cervical adr's and by the time I had my 2nd, I did not want to try to battle the insurance companies or anyone else anymore. I had my 2nd adr surgery by Dr Boeree, and would recommend him...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
02-06-2012, 03:03 PM
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Replies: 62
Views: 78,722
Hi Julia,
If it helps your decision, I had a prodisc on 09/2009 into c6/7 and was still so miserable and in alot of pain, went to a ton of doc's and found Boeree who did my 2nd surgery of M6 in c5/6 (very...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
01-26-2012, 08:15 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 11,780
Hi John,
opinions on ProdiscC vs M6
I have a Prodisc C at C6/7 that was done in 09/2009 here in Tampa, FL. It is misaligned and too small. I had more issues at the C5/6 level but it was not...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
12-30-2011, 04:51 PM
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Replies: 62
Views: 78,722
Doc,
Thanks, it has been six weeks and I am so thankful every day....I still struggle but the pain is not remotely like before the surgery.
It took me a long time and many surgeons to figure out what...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
12-29-2011, 02:32 PM
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Replies: 62
Views: 78,722
Hello,
If it helps, I had surgery in the US in 2009 and have a Prodisc in at the c6/7 level, it is not aligned correctly and the US surgeon did not address my c5/6 level.
I had a 2nd surgery in Nov 2011...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
12-05-2011, 11:48 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 36,266
Hi Ben,
My ProDisc C was done in 2009 here in Tampa.
Nick Boeree did the M6 a level above, and decided not to remove the (misaligned) ProDisc as it is doing it's job - removal is not a good option due to...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
12-02-2011, 03:41 PM
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Replies: 58
Views: 79,817
Hey John,
I would be glad to, I hope Boeree can help you as much as He has helped me!
http://www.nickboeree.com/
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Forum: New Member Introductions
11-30-2011, 08:25 PM
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Replies: 88
Views: 128,295
Hi Ms Rudy;
I had the cervical radio frequency ablation twice. I have the prodisc c in at the c6/7 level - it is in too far to the right and forward, but the horrendous pain and suffering for me was the c5/6...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
11-29-2011, 01:57 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 36,266
Hi Ben,
I have just had a 2nd adr surgery with Mr. Boeree, and thank God every single day. I have alot of issues with a ProDisc C but I do not know if the the lumbar ones are problematic.
I would...
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Forum: Insurance Hell
11-09-2011, 10:08 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 21,814
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Forum: New Member Introductions
11-09-2011, 03:32 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 26,685
Douglas,
I hope the Headaches stop soon, it is not much fun to be in alot of pain. I have one prodisc I am making my peace with and getting ready to fix my c5 with an M6, I hope this works, and I hope you...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
10-26-2011, 11:20 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 19,293
Bcbs
I don't know if I would wait for BCBS to start approving anything. I waited and trusted insurance companies and have regretted my decision pretty much every single day.
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Forum: New Member Introductions
10-17-2011, 08:24 PM
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Replies: 88
Views: 128,295
prodisc
is horrible. American healthcare is horrible....
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Forum: New Member Introductions
10-03-2011, 09:35 PM
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Replies: 58
Views: 79,817
ADR Support
members have helped me so much, I cannot even thank you enough. I will keep battling this and maybe be able to help someone else .... I am hoping soon.
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Forum: New Member Introductions
10-02-2011, 10:25 PM
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Replies: 58
Views: 79,817
Hey
Richard,
Blue Cross worldwide denied the surgery at the last possible minute. Dr. Zeegers even spoke with my case manager to try to work with them, but they would not reverse their denial and then...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
10-02-2011, 06:36 PM
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Replies: 58
Views: 79,817
I owe
for Dr. Zeegers having to cancel my surgery, I owe for the plane tickets that had to be cancelled. I want to go back to work, I want to have my neck fixed and the prodisc either taken out or fixed...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
09-22-2011, 10:48 PM
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Replies: 58
Views: 79,817
MeggieLynn
Thank you. I will contact Dr. Boeree and keep trying, I don't know if I can get my neck to hold up long enough to pay, and this might just be the answer I desperately need. Thank you so much for...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
09-22-2011, 05:06 PM
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Replies: 58
Views: 79,817
Blue Cross
Now refuses to even approve a fusion with an roi-a cage, oh man this is too much.
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Forum: New Member Introductions
09-22-2011, 04:52 PM
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Replies: 58
Views: 79,817
Thank you
for you kindness, I am beyond consolation.....I know every single person on here knows how this is.
Everything was summarized and sent to a healthcare attorney, I have pretty much zero hope though,...
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