ADRSupport Community  

Go Back   ADRSupport Community > Search Forums


Showing results 1 to 25 of 26
Search took 0.01 seconds.
Search: Posts Made By: hey_look_its_dave
Forum: New Member Introductions 03-27-2013, 03:59 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 60,413
Posted By hey_look_its_dave
Ditto. - Dave

Ditto.

- Dave
Forum: New Member Introductions 11-14-2012, 01:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 11,712
Posted By hey_look_its_dave
I agree with jss. Generally the surgeons don't...

I agree with jss. Generally the surgeons don't give a crap what the radiologist says in the report. They much prefer to look themselves. In part, this is because the surgeon is responsible for...
Forum: New Member Introductions 11-14-2012, 01:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,342
Posted By hey_look_its_dave
I see you went to Cyprus for the ADR. Could you...

I see you went to Cyprus for the ADR. Could you add some info on the surgeon and what disc was used?

Dave
Forum: New Member Introductions 11-09-2010, 04:46 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 25,737
Posted By hey_look_its_dave
Absolutely no regrets about ADR. Even though I'm...

Absolutely no regrets about ADR. Even though I'm not pain free, I'm MUCH better than before (it's now about 5 months post-op).

Dave
Forum: New Member Introductions 11-07-2010, 04:23 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 25,737
Posted By hey_look_its_dave
I live in Toronto but decided to go to Dr....

I live in Toronto but decided to go to Dr. Zeegers at the BetaKlinik in Bonn, Germany (at my own expense), so I'm no help.

The only guy I know of in Ontario is Dr. Kevin Gurr in London Ont.
...
Forum: New Member Introductions 09-04-2010, 07:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 15,013
Posted By hey_look_its_dave
I have a question for somebody

When they put in an artificial disc, they choose the sizing with regards to width. This is true, I believe, for my case (Activ-L). The issue is making sure it rests on the boney rim of the vertebra...
Forum: New Member Introductions 08-11-2010, 02:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 12,287
Posted By hey_look_its_dave
Great presentation Richard! To your rhetorical...

Great presentation Richard! To your rhetorical question about DEXA, I must answer with a resounding "yes!!!!", DEXA should become mandatory prior to ADR. It's insane to me that a surgeon would...
Forum: New Member Introductions 08-01-2010, 06:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 7,546
Posted By hey_look_its_dave
Hi Stefanie, You can find a recent...

Hi Stefanie,

You can find a recent discussion at Tierney's "New guy, looking for answers" thread on this New Members board, but I can think of a few things to add.

It seems to me, the...
Forum: New Member Introductions 05-29-2010, 03:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 18,369
Posted By hey_look_its_dave
Hi, I had a discotomy on L5-S1 before I...

Hi,

I had a discotomy on L5-S1 before I even knew ADR was possible. Only a very few surgeons are doing it (ADR) here in Canada, and their experience is relatively limited.

I am now about to...
Forum: New Member Introductions 04-30-2010, 08:34 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 23,762
Posted By hey_look_its_dave
I also wanted to mention a revelation I had with...

I also wanted to mention a revelation I had with the surgeon who did my discotomy.

When I first saw him (prior to any surgery) he was saying how he recommended discotomy and I had said that I...
Forum: New Member Introductions 04-29-2010, 09:59 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 23,762
Posted By hey_look_its_dave
Thank you for the reply. It wasn't confusing at...

Thank you for the reply. It wasn't confusing at all. In fact, I think a lot of people here have gone through the exact same feelings with some doctors. And if it doesn't feel right, you should walk...
Forum: New Member Introductions 04-28-2010, 04:50 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 23,762
Posted By hey_look_its_dave
My understanding is that "bone spur" =...

My understanding is that "bone spur" = "osteophyte"

What do you think Yue's angle is? Is he just out for money? Or doesn't care much whether the outcome is good or bad?

The reason I ask is...
Forum: New Member Introductions 04-28-2010, 04:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 14,215
Posted By hey_look_its_dave
I shouldn't say "forged." It's probably more...

I shouldn't say "forged." It's probably more sloppy data entry.

Thinking about it, it sounds like they screwed up and are now back-pedaling.
Forum: New Member Introductions 04-28-2010, 01:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 14,215
Posted By hey_look_its_dave
Holy crap!

I can't think of anything helpful to say.

How did you autofuse? Did the disc subside into the bone?

Dave (horrified)

PS I noticed it says "L5-S1" on the flouroscopy. Clearly forged.
Forum: New Member Introductions 04-27-2010, 10:57 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 7,749
Posted By hey_look_its_dave
Soooo jealous.

Zeegers has my money and my imagery. I'm waiting for him to get back to me with a recommendation. It's been a week and I'm so anxious.

Those wacky Icelanders and their volcano shenanigans ;)...
Forum: New Member Introductions 03-15-2010, 08:23 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 36,889
Posted By hey_look_its_dave
Hmmm. On my original issue about whether disc...

Hmmm. On my original issue about whether disc herniation with nerve compression disqualifies someone from ADR, Dr. Bitan's website reads,

"The disk involved has to be studied with an MRI and a...
Forum: New Member Introductions 03-11-2010, 05:06 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 36,889
Posted By hey_look_its_dave
I found the article.

I had the wrong newspaper. It was in the Toronto Star.

If you Google "toronto star" and "Woman got my life back after surgery in India", you'll see the state we're in over here.

Dave
Forum: New Member Introductions 03-10-2010, 09:45 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 36,889
Posted By hey_look_its_dave
Thanks everybody. This week has been an...

Thanks everybody.

This week has been an emotional rollercoaster. But I'd be wandering around in the dark without your site, Harrison.

I did take a look at Stenum, but there seems to be an...
Forum: New Member Introductions 03-10-2010, 11:12 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 36,889
Posted By hey_look_its_dave
Just so everyone is aware, if you're thinking of...

Just so everyone is aware, if you're thinking of getting a disc herniation trimmed now, and then plan to get an ADR later at AlphaKlinik if necessary, THINK AGAIN.

"Dear Mr. XXXXXX,
...
Forum: New Member Introductions 03-09-2010, 05:26 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 36,889
Posted By hey_look_its_dave
The operative (disc trimming) report states: ...

The operative (disc trimming) report states:

"The patient was given a general anesthetic in the supine position. He was flipped prone on the Hall-Relton frame. The back was prepped and draped in...
Forum: New Member Introductions 03-09-2010, 12:25 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 36,889
Posted By hey_look_its_dave
Screwed

"Dear Mr. XXXXXX,

Thank you for sending your pain history. Dr. Wagner has reviewed your documents. An artificial disc replacement is not recommended, because of a hemilaminectomy before. The only...
Forum: New Member Introductions 03-09-2010, 10:38 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 36,889
Posted By hey_look_its_dave
Thanks for your great responses guys! Dave

Thanks for your great responses guys!

Dave
Forum: New Member Introductions 03-08-2010, 12:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 17,066
Posted By hey_look_its_dave
One success with trimming the disc herniation

My neigbour had his disc herniation trimmed about 11 years ago. He's fine, and he plays intensive baseball all the time. It's the ONLY success story I know of. When I had my disc trimmed, the surgeon...
Forum: New Member Introductions 03-08-2010, 12:00 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 36,889
Posted By hey_look_its_dave
So I have a working theory as to what that quote...

So I have a working theory as to what that quote I gave above from AlphaKlinik means. I'm thinking it should really have said something like:

"ADR may be recommended if there is disc herniation...
Forum: New Member Introductions 02-27-2010, 11:26 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 36,889
Posted By hey_look_its_dave
Thanks guys. So far I haven’t talked to a...

Thanks guys.

So far I haven’t talked to a surgeon about ADR. Indeed, finding an ADR surgeon is not so easy around here. I should mention that I’m in Canada. Our system is probably most comparable...
Showing results 1 to 25 of 26

 

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 06:17 PM.


© Copyright 2006-2023 ADRSupport.org All rights reserved.