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Forum: International Assistance 11-11-2013, 12:04 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 30,227
Posted By RP_OutWest
Hang in there Dave. We're all pulling for you....

Hang in there Dave. We're all pulling for you. Just remember you have good support and are in good hands.
Forum: Insurance Hell 11-08-2013, 09:45 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 24,535
Posted By RP_OutWest
I can't imagine how taxing medical devices can...

I can't imagine how taxing medical devices can make medical care affordable?

Second to last question in the link explains its impact.

"Q: How will the economy impact innovation?

HB: We are...
Forum: Insurance Hell 11-07-2013, 07:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,573
Posted By RP_OutWest
Just thought i'd update on my insurance pre-auth....

Just thought i'd update on my insurance pre-auth. I was unable to convince my company to pay for Dr L, a US doctor, performing this surgery abroad. They did say they would pay for the Mobi-C at...
Forum: International Assistance 11-07-2013, 07:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 13,338
Posted By RP_OutWest
That's good info, Stone, I'm hoping to get...

That's good info, Stone, I'm hoping to get released 2 days earlier from both the hospital and PT. My plan is to be in Germany for 9 days after surgery. If the doctors and I agree I'm fit to travel, I...
Forum: International Assistance 11-06-2013, 10:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 13,338
Posted By RP_OutWest
Stone, I had all those same questions which is...

Stone, I had all those same questions which is why I'm going with Bierstedt. Dr L appears pretty compassionate; I doubt he'd leave if there was trouble in the first few days. But, then again he's...
Forum: International Assistance 11-05-2013, 10:50 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 13,338
Posted By RP_OutWest
I have had several conversations with Dr. L and...

I have had several conversations with Dr. L and his PA Natalie. They have moved the date to December 6/7 for surgeries. The package includes 6 nights at the hotel, 2 days and 1 night at the hospital...
Forum: The Big File 10-31-2013, 03:33 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 12,955
Posted By RP_OutWest
Jeff, I'm always happy to read your posts. They...

Jeff, I'm always happy to read your posts. They certainly provide hope for us pre-surgery members.

I had to give up cycling two years ago because holding my head up caused numbness in my arms and...
Forum: Insurance Hell 10-24-2013, 02:17 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,573
Posted By RP_OutWest
This is what I've done so far. I've talked...

This is what I've done so far.

I've talked with my insurance and company HR insurance administrator. They wanted a pre-auth before they would discuss covering a foreign surgery. When the Mobi-C...
Forum: New Member Introductions 10-23-2013, 01:14 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 12,322
Posted By RP_OutWest
You may want to contact Dr. Lauryssen. He told me...

You may want to contact Dr. Lauryssen. He told me he performed a two level Mobi-C surgery about two weeks ago.

Also, you can look at the bottom of the page for "Similar Threads". It shows a...
Forum: New Member Introductions 10-07-2013, 11:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 8,665
Posted By RP_OutWest
I suggest you look at Barrow Neurosurgical in...

I suggest you look at Barrow Neurosurgical in Phoenix. I had a consult with Dr Steve Chang. He has performed ADR surgery with the ProDisc-C (I'm not a fan of it). His consult cost $400. I would...
Forum: New Member Introductions 09-29-2013, 08:13 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 14,274
Posted By RP_OutWest
I talked to Dr. Lauryssen this weekend. He called...

I talked to Dr. Lauryssen this weekend. He called me from his car while on his way to the airport to fly to Switzerland. He said he is accredited for surgery there and just needs a contract with a...
Forum: New Member Introductions 09-09-2013, 01:55 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 72,982
Posted By RP_OutWest
That's good news. I like that you can go without...

That's good news. I like that you can go without pain meds for at least some time. They always make me nauseous. But I think it is a sign of good start.

I look forward to reading more about your...
Forum: New Member Introductions 09-09-2013, 12:57 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 72,982
Posted By RP_OutWest
This is LauraB's big day. Let's all send her...

This is LauraB's big day. Let's all send her positive thought for a good outcome and a speedy recovery.

-RP
Forum: New Member Introductions 08-11-2013, 07:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 14,274
Posted By RP_OutWest
These are great response. Jim do you know if...

These are great response. Jim do you know if there were any conclusion to the 10/20/85 million cycle question? It appears every manufacture uses different definitions of what "lifetime" means. Also,...
Forum: New Member Introductions 08-08-2013, 11:57 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 14,274
Posted By RP_OutWest
Just to make it clear, I was only trying to...

Just to make it clear, I was only trying to summarize what was said in the linked thread, which was intern attempts to interpret the testing information available to members.

My only speculation...
Forum: New Member Introductions 08-08-2013, 02:22 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 14,274
Posted By RP_OutWest
I just found the thread here that has several...

I just found the thread here that has several members speculating on the durability of both polycarbonate urethane and UHMWPE w.r.t. the M6L. Some seem more concerned than others.

It appears...
Forum: New Member Introductions 08-07-2013, 01:59 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 14,274
Posted By RP_OutWest
Thanks for the support LauraB. I have read many...

Thanks for the support LauraB. I have read many of your posts during my "trial" period of the forum. Your activity on the forum was the most influential in convincing me to join. Like I said in my...
Forum: New Member Introductions 08-06-2013, 12:42 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 14,274
Posted By RP_OutWest
New member: misery must love company because I don’t feel so bad now. (cervical)

Hi all,

[Long Story – or skip to Short Story]
I’ve read through a significant amount of this forum and you all inspire me. I’ve got nothing on most here. My problems seem almost petty...
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