Forum: International Assistance
08-22-2016, 11:41 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 32,478
Zeegers Final Report
I want to add a note to this thread. Dr. Zeegers cam back with a second final report that addressed my concerns and questions about his first report. He made several attempts to make sure I was...
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Forum: International Assistance
08-18-2016, 11:59 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 32,478
Cynlite....Angel in disguise?
Hey Big C......
Back in March 2016, I consulted a second doctor at TBI, Dr. Blumenthal. My first consult was with Dr. Guyer. I did not feel too confident with Dr. Guyer so I requested a second...
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Forum: International Assistance
08-15-2016, 11:10 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 32,478
Yes Cynlite.....
There were more questions...
Yes Cynlite.....
There were more questions in his draft than there were answers.
In the Treatment alternatives discussion, he suggests 4 things, one of them is ADR at L45 with Active-L. The...
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Forum: International Assistance
08-08-2016, 05:42 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 32,478
Zeegers Analysis
So after 3 and a half months, and numerous emails requesting status, He finally sent me an 8 page report. Yes an 8 page report, where 90% of the report is information I provided him. He did add a...
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Forum: International Assistance
07-18-2016, 11:29 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 32,478
Here is the last response I received from...
Here is the last response I received from Zeegers:
Willem Zeegers <wzeegers@zeta.demon.nl>
Jul 11 (7 days ago)
to me
Report will be finished this week
As you can see, again this deadline...
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Forum: International Assistance
07-11-2016, 11:00 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 32,478
Thank you
Thank you Cynlite and others for your input.
I am glad that I am not the only one that was waiting for a "long" period of time. Dr. Clavel and Dr. B responded to me in weeks. Dr. Bertagnoli had...
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Forum: International Assistance
07-07-2016, 09:55 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 32,478
Doubtful on Zeegers
Honestly, I am disappointed that his reputation precedes him. If I had known it would have taken over 3 months for a medical report, I would not have done it. Based on our conversation on the...
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Forum: International Assistance
07-01-2016, 11:39 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 32,478
Zeegers Response Time
Hey all,
While I have decided to postpone surgery, I initially requested Dr. Zeeger's paid service of a full analysis of my lumbar condition. It has been over two months and he still has not...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
05-31-2016, 11:03 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 18,206
Strong Opinions
Thank you all for providing several views on my situation and your own personal experiences. I spent my whole life never taking anything stronger than Alleve or Omeprazole (acid reflux) :flaming:
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Forum: New Member Introductions
05-31-2016, 10:48 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 18,206
FutureRobot,
From what I researched and from...
FutureRobot,
From what I researched and from my Ortho surgeon, they would not do any form of discectomy due to the tear and the annulus pulposus leakage. It has an almost 90% change of...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
05-27-2016, 01:37 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 18,206
My Thought Process for Delaying Surgery
So... I was a new member back in 2013 when I go to the point where the pain was pretty bad (L4/5, single level). I live in the Dallas area and I have TBI in my back yard. My orthopedist referred me...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
05-04-2016, 02:58 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 28,084
Multiple Opinions
I agree with the "Stone". get multiple opinions because my experience with the Dr. Bertagnoli US contact was not pleasant, while Dr. Zeegers was probably one of the best doctors I had the pleasure...
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Forum: Insurance Hell
07-12-2013, 05:39 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 4,673
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Forum: Insurance Hell
07-08-2013, 02:52 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 4,673
Won my Appeal with BCBS-TX Now TBI Drops BCBS
So after months of dealing with BCBS of Texas, I won my appeal to have a one level lumbar covered. While I was planning on my surgery in the October time frame, I received a letter and a phone call...
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Forum: International Assistance
06-17-2013, 10:20 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 15,247
Single level Lumbar cost estimates
Hey gene,
My estimates are for a single level lumbar. For me its a moot point because I finally won my insurance appeal. So to me, it's a no brainer seeing that the doctor's are relatively...
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Forum: International Assistance
06-14-2013, 09:47 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 15,247
Dr. Clavel's price?
Hey all,
I have heard the stories on how going overseas (aka Dr. Clavel is so much cheaper). I received my quote at approx $37000.00 US. Texas back Institute quoted me a price of $42000.00. ...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
06-13-2013, 01:49 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 19,670
Texas Back Institute is an Assembly Line
I have to disagree with gene being a patient of TBI. They did none of the leg work during my appeal. They didn't raise one finger. I had to provide all the evidence, conservative treatment...
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