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Forum: The Big File 03-13-2010, 11:33 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 11,099
Posted By Jack
jamie5136, Great post. While reading this I...

jamie5136,

Great post. While reading this I thought, there but for the grace of God go I. I'm not convinced yet my spine issues are over, in fact with two more diseased L spine discs that are...
Forum: The Big File 03-09-2010, 12:08 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 9,562
Posted By Jack
tc has it right. Plus the brace in question you...

tc has it right. Plus the brace in question you linked to looks like it would put more pressure on the butt where sciatic nerve runs. Many a man came into our clinic and had has back pain cured by...
Forum: The Big File 03-05-2010, 02:32 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 20,726
Posted By Jack
Maybe we could work out a trade and leave out the...

Maybe we could work out a trade and leave out the tax man, you know like the days when docs would get paid in pigs and chickens:beer: How many hogs to do a MRI of the lumbar spine? NC is a major...
Forum: The Big File 03-03-2010, 02:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 20,726
Posted By Jack
itemized deduction and credit due

I tried to link to photobucket but was a no go. I'm a little weak on computer stuff as there was no computers in the bulk of my life and am self taught. Also tried to fax but didn't work either. ...
Forum: The Big File 03-01-2010, 10:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 20,726
Posted By Jack
From my experience working for a thoracic &...

From my experience working for a thoracic & vascular surgeon new techniques where not that big a deal. It was mostly building on prior experiences and training. I would see, say an orthopedic...
Forum: New Member Introductions 02-26-2010, 02:17 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 36,974
Posted By Jack
Sounds like you need a second and or a third...

Sounds like you need a second and or a third opinion. Many surgeons in the US are not yet comfortable with disc replacement. What I did was an internet search of all the neuro and ortho spine...
Forum: The Big File 02-25-2010, 11:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 20,726
Posted By Jack
tc, I'm gonna get a glass of milk and a...

tc,

I'm gonna get a glass of milk and a multi-vit. I have been lax in this area.

I'm doing better than I would have thought. I can bend a little and lift a little but anytime I get over 12-15...
Forum: The Big File 02-25-2010, 12:02 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 20,726
Posted By Jack
I have only seen his NP since surgery. The bill...

I have only seen his NP since surgery. The bill is broken into two parts. One from the physician's group and one for the hospital including OR, materials, room charges etc. His practice is...
Forum: The Big File 02-24-2010, 12:01 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 20,726
Posted By Jack
Finally received itemized bill for 1 level fusion

I was kind of shocked, correction really shocked. No complications, in on Monday, out on Thursday. Price $68,801.68. This was at a in network local hospital that is a non-profit (no income tax, no...
Forum: Insurance Hell 02-07-2010, 12:18 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 53,737
Posted By Jack
LBP, I have made my feelings known in other...

LBP,

I have made my feelings known in other posts on this topic but suffice it to say right now No is the only thing the current supporters of the current healthcare bills understand. Please see...
Forum: New Member Introductions 01-12-2010, 10:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 14,579
Posted By Jack
Kendra, Being young, your age will help tilt...

Kendra,

Being young, your age will help tilt the odds more in your favor. If you have not already done so, get at least 3 opinions from 3 different groups of surgeons. Sometimes if they are all...
Forum: Insurance Hell 12-26-2009, 12:38 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 53,737
Posted By Jack
Or cheaper still narcotics.

Or cheaper still narcotics.
Forum: Insurance Hell 12-23-2009, 09:09 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 53,737
Posted By Jack
I read a report today that said fuzzy math was...

I read a report today that said fuzzy math was used to make the current bill revenue neutral. The government currently borrows money from future Medicare collections to pay bills today, sort of like...
Forum: Insurance Hell 12-18-2009, 10:28 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 53,737
Posted By Jack
According to The Obesity Society, more than 64%...

According to The Obesity Society, more than 64% of U.S. citizens are overweight (defined as a BMI above 25), more than 30% are considered obese (defined as a BMI above 30 when 18-24 is considered...
Forum: New Member Introductions 12-15-2009, 07:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,812
Posted By Jack
Smile neckman, This is a little off topic but I...

neckman,

This is a little off topic but I couldn't help but notice the name of your hometown. There is a place in NC that I pass through from time to time called "Horneytown".

...
Forum: Insurance Hell 12-11-2009, 11:29 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 53,737
Posted By Jack
I hate to throw water on your post but have you...

I hate to throw water on your post but have you actually read even the high points of this proposed legislation? To think the Federal government will pay for disc replacement for all who want it is...
Forum: The Big File 12-03-2009, 10:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,943
Posted By Jack
The discs themselves have sensory nerves and can...

The discs themselves have sensory nerves and can cause pain irrespective of disc height.
Forum: New Member Introductions 11-16-2009, 10:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 13,293
Posted By Jack
Ask who ever does the discogram to give you...

Ask who ever does the discogram to give you something to take the edge off the procedure. The goal is to compare the undamaged disc to the damaged disc. You can't be zonked on meds but there is no...
Forum: Insurance Hell 11-16-2009, 10:07 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 53,737
Posted By Jack
Thumbs down From a NC newspaper, article on health cuts

http://www2.journalnow.com/content/2009/nov/16/many-fear-health-cuts/ This is medicaid but an example of how government handles healthcare.

I especially took interest in this quote--"Another new...
Forum: The Big File 11-10-2009, 11:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,493
Posted By Jack
A big AMEN to tconner and Harrison. Another bunch...

A big AMEN to tconner and Harrison. Another bunch of folks that depend on making someone believe in their products working are the supplement pitchmen. The one that makes me change channels on TV is...
Forum: New Member Introductions 11-09-2009, 11:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 10,809
Posted By Jack
activity level

But now I am losing part of my life, and I refuse to do that.

This will be the tough part. I know, as I have had to accept that I could not continue at the same activity level. Once you can...
Forum: The Big File 11-05-2009, 11:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 5,688
Posted By Jack
Angry Lumbar ADR in good ole North Carolina

I think I have found one with experience. The bad news is that I call my family practice doc to give me a referral. After a week The lady in the office that does this said "I'm just covered up and...
Forum: Insurance Hell 10-29-2009, 10:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,755
Posted By Jack
Sure wished my insurance would cover overseas. ...

Sure wished my insurance would cover overseas. They do not unless it is an emergency.
The don't have as much trouble with ambulance chasing lawyers overseas.
Forum: The Big File 10-23-2009, 05:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 11,450
Posted By Jack
Maddie, Sometimes I get in to big a hurry...

Maddie,

Sometimes I get in to big a hurry with my posts. If you had a quote from Germany was it at Stenum or someplace else?
Forum: The Big File 10-23-2009, 11:54 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 11,450
Posted By Jack
where?

Was your surgery at Stenum or someplace else.?
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