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Forum: The Big File 07-29-2011, 03:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 11,180
Posted By Texas-T
Post ADR Pregnancy

I wanted to share the good news... we had our little girl on July 18th! We named her Lucy and she is a tiny 6 lbs 13 oz's and only 18.5 inches long. Lucy is healthy and did not have any withdraw...
Forum: The Big File 07-08-2011, 01:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 11,180
Posted By Texas-T
Congrats Sara!

That is WONDERFUL news Sara! If you have any questions or concerns please shoot me an email. I hope I didn't scare you with all my problems, if it makes you feel any better my doctor told us...
Forum: The Big File 07-07-2011, 12:08 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 11,180
Posted By Texas-T
Post ADR Pregnancy

It's been a while since I've posted an update and I wanted to fill you in on the latest... my pain mgmt doctor's warning that things would get much worse in the end has come back to haunt me. I'm...
Forum: The Big File 04-06-2011, 09:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 11,180
Posted By Texas-T
Post ADR Pregnancy Update

So now I'm 24 weeks along and wanted to let you know how things have been going....

I think the 15 - 17 week time period was the WORST for my back. I started having horrible pain in my hips...
Forum: The Big File 01-23-2011, 11:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 11,180
Posted By Texas-T
Post ADR Pregnancy

Howdy,
I haven't posted to the site in a while, but have been checking in over the years. I know a lot of women have questions regarding pregnancy post-ADR and there doesn't seem to be a lot of...
Forum: The Big File 09-16-2007, 08:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 8,256
Posted By Texas-T
I experienced some of the same problems before my...

I experienced some of the same problems before my surgery and after. It's pretty normal to feel that way. I would suggest talking to a therapist and/or trying some anti-anxiety medication. ...
Forum: The Big File 07-14-2007, 09:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 13,159
Posted By Texas-T
Thanks for the info. Harrison. I'll be sure to...

Thanks for the info. Harrison. I'll be sure to look into it!

My colonoscopy was normal and I don't have any obstructions of the bowl, which is good. So now they have ruled everything else out. ...
Forum: The Big File 07-12-2007, 07:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 13,159
Posted By Texas-T
Thanks for all the information. I really...

Thanks for all the information. I really appreciate it. I'm having a colonoscy tomorrow in the AM and seeing a general surgeon in the PM. Hopefully I'll have more anwers before the weekend. I had...
Forum: The Big File 07-12-2007, 07:43 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 13,159
Posted By Texas-T
Has anyone had problems with scar tissue...

Has anyone had problems with scar tissue post-ADR?

I’m 14 months post op and have been having increasing abdominal pain and cramping in my lower abdomen. It was so bad that I was in the ER on...
Forum: The Big File 06-13-2007, 11:20 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 76,350
Posted By Texas-T
I think we all agree that there is problem when...

I think we all agree that there is problem when insurance companies can routinely deny treatments that are FDA approved and recommended by a reputable doctor. We can argue till we’re blue in the...
Forum: The Big File 06-13-2007, 07:12 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 76,350
Posted By Texas-T
FYI - If you have health insurance through your...

FYI - If you have health insurance through your employer then you governed by ERISA. Any lawsuits you file against the insurance company must be filed in Federal Court where the most you could ever...
Forum: The Big File 06-11-2007, 01:45 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 76,350
Posted By Texas-T
Attached is a paper my Fiancée' wrote in grad...

Attached is a paper my Fiancée' wrote in grad school this spring at Northwestern about ERISA and ADR. It's very interesting to learn how insurance companies are protected under a law that never...
Forum: The Big File 03-05-2007, 09:38 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 12,518
Posted By Texas-T
I'm so sorry. I wish I knew the answer, it's...

I'm so sorry. I wish I knew the answer, it's just not fair or right.

Thinking of you
Forum: The Big File 03-05-2007, 09:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 7,701
Posted By Texas-T
I had to drive 4 hours each way for my 6 week...

I had to drive 4 hours each way for my 6 week post-op and it nearly killed me. My Mom drove me and we stoped every 1 hour so I could walk around, we spent the night in a hotel and it was still...
Forum: Insurance Hell 01-31-2007, 07:47 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 55,016
Posted By Texas-T
I was denied a single level L5/S1 Charite from...

I was denied a single level L5/S1 Charite from United Health Care.

I was later approved by Aetna when I switched insurance companies.
Forum: Insurance Hell 01-25-2007, 08:54 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,085
Posted By Texas-T
My fiancee, Jeff, is working on a paper for Grad...

My fiancee, Jeff, is working on a paper for Grad school about insurance companies denying procedures approved by the FDA (like ADR) and could use a few leads. Any help would be greatly appreciated....
Forum: The Big File 01-22-2007, 04:26 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 17,137
Posted By Texas-T
Oh dear... Sharon it sounds like you're doing way...

Oh dear... Sharon it sounds like you're doing way too much. It's a l-o-n-g process and the disc hasn't even started to grow into your bones. (that doesn't happen till day 20) You're body had some...
Forum: The Big File 01-05-2007, 04:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 11,021
Posted By Texas-T
I went to NY for my surgery and flew home to...

I went to NY for my surgery and flew home to Texas after... my insurance company, Aetna, paid the same amounts in NY as in TX. I did this because I couldn't wait any longer for the surgery and I...
Forum: The Big File 01-05-2007, 04:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,298
Posted By Texas-T
Cathy, I lost and am still losing my fat tummy...

Cathy,
I lost and am still losing my fat tummy after my ADR in May... I didn't really start losing until 3 or 4 months post op when I was moving a lot more. It's still pretty early in your recovery...
Forum: The Big File 06-20-2006, 10:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 18,233
Posted By Texas-T
I really feel for you and your fight to get...

I really feel for you and your fight to get treatment. I agree with everyone else, it may be time to at least consult with an attorney. You're workers comp, right? What about the state insurance...
Forum: The Big File 06-20-2006, 05:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 12,122
Posted By Texas-T
I grew almost a full inch. When I was younger...

I grew almost a full inch. When I was younger and my back was in good shape, I was taller then my sister. After I had my car accident I was shorter, now I'm taller then her again which really...
Forum: The Big File 06-13-2006, 09:38 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 10,094
Posted By Texas-T
This may be a touchy subject, but please hear me...

This may be a touchy subject, but please hear me out....

I think during the inital phase of letter writing etc., it would be best to highlight those who meet the specific criteria outlined by the...
Forum: The Big File 06-12-2006, 09:29 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 10,094
Posted By Texas-T
Hey Hucky, It's not that simple... The...

Hey Hucky,

It's not that simple...
The problem is that in the US Aetna is the ONLY insurance company who pays for the surgery off the bat. In the US your employer picks which plans you can...
Forum: The Big File 06-12-2006, 08:51 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 16,736
Posted By Texas-T
Good luck Chuck! I wonder if it would be worth...

Good luck Chuck! I wonder if it would be worth buying a forward or an option on the Euro to lock in the lower price? Has anyone ever done that? When you're talking about 30K small changes have a...
Forum: The Big File 06-12-2006, 08:46 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 4,189
Posted By Texas-T
I love insurance companies.... My old...

I love insurance companies....

My old insurance company (United Healthcare) who denied my ADR, is refusing to pay for my facet joint block. They are stating that I must prove that it improved or...
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