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Forum: New Member Introductions 11-30-2015, 02:07 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 29,288
Posted By banhorn
Hi Jonesie13, There are a few of us on ADR...

Hi Jonesie13,

There are a few of us on ADR Support from Calgary as well. You should be able to find our stories via the search button. I've pm'd you as well.

Good luck with your journey!
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Forum: New Member Introductions 06-06-2012, 06:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 13,280
Posted By banhorn
Hi Jeff, I went through all the same hoops...

Hi Jeff,

I went through all the same hoops out here in Calgary last year and the late Mr. Boeree did wonders for me.

If you have any canuck specific q's, ping me. Good luck!

-Brett
Forum: New Member Introductions 05-15-2012, 11:20 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 19,848
Posted By banhorn
Good luck, guys!

Good luck, guys!
Forum: New Member Introductions 06-15-2011, 02:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 8,631
Posted By banhorn
Hey Blackbart, I'm in Calgary and had a heck...

Hey Blackbart,

I'm in Calgary and had a heck of a time finding anyone. From what I've learned, Dr. Bouchard here in Calgary does them, but it's a 2 year waiting list to see him. I'm on the list,...
Forum: New Member Introductions 06-06-2011, 06:37 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 58,364
Posted By banhorn
Harrison, You had mentioned to me about...

Harrison,

You had mentioned to me about donating my degenerated disc material for study... do you have the information handy on the board? I'm not sure if it will work being in the UK, but its...
Forum: New Member Introductions 06-03-2011, 09:42 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 58,364
Posted By banhorn
I'm going to see Mr. Boeree in Eastleigh, UK to...

I'm going to see Mr. Boeree in Eastleigh, UK to have my L4-5 degenerated disc replaced with a Spinal Kinetics M6-L. Out of pocket works out to about $28k CAD. (doesn't include flights or hotel)
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Forum: New Member Introductions 06-03-2011, 05:03 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 58,364
Posted By banhorn
No worries, Harrison. For an insurance-less...

No worries, Harrison.

For an insurance-less guy like me, the freedom disc trial was ~$10k out of pocket without complications or unscheduled followups. I was responsible for all travel and...
Forum: New Member Introductions 06-03-2011, 03:13 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 58,364
Posted By banhorn
I finally got my hands on the report and my t...

I finally got my hands on the report and my t scores are:

1.6 - Left Femur
1.5 - L1-L4

T-Score Category: Normal

Well, I've decided to bite the bullet. My local doc finally referred me...
Forum: New Member Introductions 05-31-2011, 04:33 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 58,364
Posted By banhorn
Bone density scans are smack dab in the middle of...

Bone density scans are smack dab in the middle of the road for a 33 year old male. I'm in the middle of the curve and have no issues according to my doc. They told me to keep taking vitmain d and...
Forum: New Member Introductions 05-14-2011, 04:03 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 58,364
Posted By banhorn
Harrison: I've scheduled the DEXA scan and am...

Harrison:
I've scheduled the DEXA scan and am waiting patiently. I had a nuclear bone scan originally, which was used to rule out discitis while I waited for an MRI. No densities measured. :uhoh:...
Forum: New Member Introductions 05-13-2011, 04:32 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 58,364
Posted By banhorn
I did some more digging around but can't find...

I did some more digging around but can't find much on this - can any of you experts chime in?

I've got short pedicles and a narrow-er than normal spinal canal. My disc degeneration is therefore...
Forum: New Member Introductions 05-08-2011, 09:45 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 58,364
Posted By banhorn
Yeah Hooch, he might have been taking the piss a...

Yeah Hooch, he might have been taking the piss a little. ;)

Harrison, I'm not sure how my DEXA scores turned out... I got the "bone scan" back and have the CD sitting on my desk, but I can't make...
Forum: New Member Introductions 05-05-2011, 03:47 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 58,364
Posted By banhorn
I just spoke with Mr. Boeree about the ALL and...

I just spoke with Mr. Boeree about the ALL and this is what he said (from memory so I might be a little off):

The ALL is divided to implant the device and no effort is usually made to fix it,...
Forum: New Member Introductions 04-28-2011, 02:19 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 58,364
Posted By banhorn
I've been reading more about the severing of the...

I've been reading more about the severing of the Anterior Ligament during ADR. Is this something they attempt to re-attach, or is it severed permanently During the Op? I've read that this can...
Forum: New Member Introductions 04-21-2011, 03:03 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 17,381
Posted By banhorn
Good luck!

Good luck!
Forum: New Member Introductions 04-20-2011, 01:04 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 58,364
Posted By banhorn
Hi John, The tax thing is great to know......

Hi John,

The tax thing is great to know... if I ever elect to get something done out of the country. It's working up to getting something done that is the tough part, eh? I just read some of...
Forum: New Member Introductions 04-14-2011, 12:01 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 58,364
Posted By banhorn
Well, my meeting here in Calgary wasn't as...

Well, my meeting here in Calgary wasn't as helpful as I had hoped.

It was a combo physio/doc/excercise therapist assessment and got off to a great start. The physio assessment was very thorough...
Forum: New Member Introductions 04-06-2011, 01:07 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 58,364
Posted By banhorn
Sorry, Annapurna... missed your post. I'm...

Sorry, Annapurna... missed your post. I'm sticking with the daily PT excercises for sure, but it's been tough seeing no improvement since November. I need to look into the Mckenzie PT stuff too, as...
Forum: New Member Introductions 04-05-2011, 02:58 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 58,364
Posted By banhorn
Thanks for the reply, John! I've got my...

Thanks for the reply, John!

I've got my appointment with our spine specialists from the UofC on Friday. I'll see what they have to say and keep you guys posted. My leg raise test was terrbile in...
Forum: New Member Introductions 03-25-2011, 11:04 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 58,364
Posted By banhorn
Hey guys, I don't want to create a flame...

Hey guys,

I don't want to create a flame war between conservative treatment and ADR in my first post here!

I've done physio in the past and will continue to do it while my back hurts -...
Forum: New Member Introductions 03-24-2011, 03:54 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 25,746
Posted By banhorn
I'm new around here, but has anyone had any luck...

I'm new around here, but has anyone had any luck in Alberta? I'm about to have my first appointment at our local Spine Clinic and would like to know some names to ask about.

Cheers,

-Brett
Forum: New Member Introductions 03-23-2011, 12:25 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 58,364
Posted By banhorn
I hear ya... Always something better 5 years out,...

I hear ya... Always something better 5 years out, eh? There never seems to be the perfect solution when you really need it!

Constant pain for 3 years must be terrible. Sorry to hear that.
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Forum: New Member Introductions 03-23-2011, 11:28 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 58,364
Posted By banhorn
I'll look into it for sure... I've already been...

I'll look into it for sure... I've already been doing lumbro-sacral stabilization excercises and the rebuild your back program. Every minor flexion (forward or backward) seems to aggrevate the...
Forum: New Member Introductions 03-22-2011, 10:21 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 58,364
Posted By banhorn
Thanks for the welcome, Harrison. ...

Thanks for the welcome, Harrison.

Definately more in the morning and throughout the night as I try to sleep along with sitting at work. I guess it seems like the less I move, the more it hurts,...
Forum: New Member Introductions 03-22-2011, 06:50 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 58,364
Posted By banhorn
New to DDD

Hey guys

I finally got the guts to sign up online after a few months of trolling! :)

I'm 33 years old and live up in the Great White North (Canada). Shovelling all the snow sure is getting to...
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