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Forum: New Member Introductions 09-10-2010, 12:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 21,739
Posted By Toebin
Hmm, my neck isn't really thick and I am by no...

Hmm, my neck isn't really thick and I am by no means a big burly muscular type person. Pretty much a middle aged female who's spine has just decided it's worked long enough and has begun degenerating...
Forum: New Member Introductions 09-09-2010, 08:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 9,940
Posted By Toebin
Hi 10skiclimd, The LA Spine Institute, Rick...

Hi 10skiclimd,

The LA Spine Institute, Rick B. Delamarter MD is someone that is on the West Coast and has done several ADR surgeries. They are located in Santa Monica California.. There are...
Forum: New Member Introductions 09-09-2010, 08:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 8,732
Posted By Toebin
drchadcoren, I have no experience with...

drchadcoren,

I have no experience with either the device you are considering or the facility, however I DID want to welcome you to the boards and say how sorry I am that you have a need for them....
Forum: New Member Introductions 09-09-2010, 08:23 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 21,739
Posted By Toebin
Hi Zymergist and welcome to the ADR Boards ! ...

Hi Zymergist and welcome to the ADR Boards !

One place that comes up often for So Cal and that I have a little experience with is the Spine Institute down in Santa Monica. They do lots of ADR...
Forum: The Big File 09-04-2010, 12:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 8,353
Posted By Toebin
Hey James, All good info about the sneezing...

Hey James,

All good info about the sneezing and thanks for that !

Good Luck on finding a PT within your HMO... I'm sure they have many skilled providers, it's just a matter of finding who is...
Forum: The Big File 09-04-2010, 11:54 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 8,353
Posted By Toebin
I would think anything with bent knees that takes...

I would think anything with bent knees that takes the stress off the lower back would work .. as long as it is comfortable for you ..
Unfortunately it's sort of trial by error for each individual.
Forum: The Big File 08-30-2010, 02:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 8,353
Posted By Toebin
Hi James, welcome to the ADR site ! I too...

Hi James, welcome to the ADR site !

I too have had my lower back knocked out by a sneeze.. it's a humbling experience to say the least..

What I've found that works while laying down is what...
Forum: Insurance Hell 08-11-2010, 12:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 7,502
Posted By Toebin
This is certainly something that anyone having...

This is certainly something that anyone having surgery of any kind needs to consider. I too was hit with a huge bill after my cervical fusion surgery. It was for the specialist that monitors my nerve...
Forum: New Member Introductions 07-20-2010, 03:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 7,882
Posted By Toebin
Sad but true for so many of us Carla .... ...

Sad but true for so many of us Carla ....

It sounds like you've covered all the bases and have a really good attitude going into an ADR surgery. Keeping active and loosing those extra pounds can...
Forum: New Member Introductions 07-18-2010, 09:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 7,882
Posted By Toebin
Carla, Welcome !! Glad you found us and...

Carla,

Welcome !!

Glad you found us and we'll be happy to travel down your path of discovery as you move forward towards you goal.

When you say your spine surgeon said you are a perfect...
Forum: New Member Introductions 03-02-2010, 02:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 10,295
Posted By Toebin
VPDcurt, I'm no expert but if you have ANY...

VPDcurt,

I'm no expert but if you have ANY doubts about surgery ... now is the time to back up a bit and take a second look.

There are ways for your medical team to search out the pain...
Forum: Insurance Hell 01-17-2009, 03:04 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,108
Posted By Toebin
Nairek, The important thing is to...

Nairek,

The important thing is to consentrate on the positive and think of how much better your pain situation will be after they fix your issues.. I think in my case my neck was so messed up that...
Forum: The Big File 01-16-2009, 02:59 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 32,031
Posted By Toebin
Richard, Thinking of you and sending all the...

Richard,

Thinking of you and sending all the positive thoughts I can your way...

We'll see you on the other side :)
Forum: Insurance Hell 01-15-2009, 12:52 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,108
Posted By Toebin
Nairek, I too am sorry to hear about the...

Nairek,

I too am sorry to hear about the insurance denial. I know you were really wanting to go that route.

If it helps at all, I've had cervial fusion at 2 levels and I haven't noticed any...
Forum: New Member Introductions 01-13-2009, 04:20 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 13,211
Posted By Toebin
Hi Emily and welcome to the ADR Support boards,...

Hi Emily and welcome to the ADR Support boards, I'm glad you found us but sorry you have the need. :(

It would be helpful if you were able to explain a bit more about your scheduled surgeries, so...
Forum: New Member Introductions 01-12-2009, 06:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 7,170
Posted By Toebin
Tom, Welcome to the forum and it's nice to...

Tom,

Welcome to the forum and it's nice to see you posting!

As far as strengthening for a weak lower back, anything you can do to strengthen the abdominal muscles is great ! That being said any...
Forum: The Big File 01-12-2009, 06:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 10,795
Posted By Toebin
You've got some excellent advice from several...

You've got some excellent advice from several people here. How wonderful !!

I just wanted to wish you good luck and let you know we'll be here waiting when you get to the other side. Please keep...
Forum: New Member Introductions 01-11-2009, 01:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 11,429
Posted By Toebin
MikeL, It sounds like you are seeing some of...

MikeL,

It sounds like you are seeing some of the most practiced experts in your area. Dr Delemarter and Dr Regan have been discussed a lot here with very favorable input by many members.

I too...
Forum: The Big File 01-10-2009, 03:56 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 29,013
Posted By Toebin
Cindy Lou.... Girl you sure have had a bunch...

Cindy Lou....

Girl you sure have had a bunch of stuff thrown in front of you lately. I'm glad they have all the answers for your hip pain and a plan to fix it all. I certainly hope after all of...
Forum: The Big File 01-10-2009, 03:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,634
Posted By Toebin
Best of luck with your decision making Adrienne,...

Best of luck with your decision making Adrienne, it certainly isn't an easy process. The bottom line is you are the one that knows your pain and body the best. Take what the doctors say and plug it...
Forum: The Big File 01-07-2009, 01:49 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,698
Posted By Toebin
Hi Mr Scary, I'm just popping in the welcome...

Hi Mr Scary,

I'm just popping in the welcome you to the community and the discussion boards. We'll be happy to help where we can and the more questions you have the better. As you see our group is...
Forum: The Big File 01-07-2009, 01:45 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 17,735
Posted By Toebin
How ya feeling Karin ? Hope your procedure...

How ya feeling Karin ?

Hope your procedure went well and am very interested in hearing how things are after the fact.
Forum: Insurance Hell 01-04-2009, 01:19 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 4,715
Posted By Toebin
BOB/SUE, Welcome to the ADRSupport...

BOB/SUE,

Welcome to the ADRSupport Community. I'm glad you found us but sorry you have a need for this type of group.

I'm not familiar with your insurance name and I've not had to do any...
Forum: The Big File 01-04-2009, 12:38 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 17,735
Posted By Toebin
Karin, Keep us posted on how the procedure...

Karin,

Keep us posted on how the procedure goes. None of this is fun by any stretch of the imagination, but traveling the path is a bit easier when you know you have friends that care and can walk...
Forum: The Big File 01-04-2009, 12:31 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 7,996
Posted By Toebin
Ohh gosh folks, THANKS for the kind words and...

Ohh gosh folks, THANKS for the kind words and thoughts !!

Phylly, I've been a member here for quite a while but was off doing a few other things recently. I have returned with a vengeance though...
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