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Forum: The Big File 07-18-2006, 09:06 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,012
Posted By NCFUSED
If you get one of these "paypal" emails and want...

If you get one of these "paypal" emails and want to make sure it is legit before "clicking" on the link, send it to: spoof@paypal.com

That is Paypal's Security Team, they respond pretty quickly to...
Forum: The Big File 02-04-2006, 10:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,804
Posted By NCFUSED
Malpractice information is available on your...

Malpractice information is available on your state Board of Medicine's website, if they have one.

Such as in North Carolina :
http://www.ncmedboard.org/

You can such under Disciplinary...
Forum: The Big File 11-21-2005, 03:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,286
Posted By NCFUSED
ProudDad, I had my L5-S1 (PLIF) fused back...

ProudDad,

I had my L5-S1 (PLIF) fused back in May becasue I couldnt get approval for ADR. I am 39 YO, and was/am very activeI am very happy with the results. I am now @ 95% movement, can bend all...
Forum: The Big File 11-20-2005, 09:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,161
Posted By NCFUSED
You can purchase them at US Post Offices also,...

You can purchase them at US Post Offices also, but you will want to call ahead and make sure your PO offers this service, they can refer you to an office locally that does.

Had ours within 2...
Forum: The Big File 11-08-2005, 08:00 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 18,190
Posted By NCFUSED
Treatment like that would send up a caution flag...

Treatment like that would send up a caution flag in my head. If that practice is so lazy to wait till the last minute to schedule support surgeons, I would be afraid of what they forgot to do the day...
Forum: The Big File 11-01-2005, 01:36 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 13,404
Posted By NCFUSED
The Ambulance Chasers are already advertising on...

The Ambulance Chasers are already advertising on television for these suits.....

and we wonder why a disc costs 11-12 thousand dollars..... J&J building up the legal fund.
Forum: The Big File 10-03-2005, 01:56 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 18,630
Posted By NCFUSED
Age 15 - Fractured C5, C6 Wrestling in High...

Age 15 - Fractured C5, C6 Wrestling in High School

Age 25 - Injured lower back in Car Accident

Age 37 - Lower Back Pain increased, DDD diagnosed L3-4, L5-S1

Age 39 - Fusion L5-S1
Forum: New Member Introductions 10-01-2005, 02:30 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 26,191
Posted By NCFUSED
You will be in my thoughts and prayers on the...

You will be in my thoughts and prayers on the 24th!!!

Best of Luck!
John
Forum: New Member Introductions 09-26-2005, 02:01 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 26,191
Posted By NCFUSED
Melissa, I have almost the same story as...

Melissa,
I have almost the same story as Inflexable, lost all ADR appeals, had Posterior Fusion of L5-S1 on 5/17.

Although I would have preferred to have ADR surgery, I always held fusion as my...
Forum: The Big File 09-18-2005, 11:43 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 8,478
Posted By NCFUSED
Judy, Just an FYI my total PLIF Fusion costs...

Judy,

Just an FYI my total PLIF Fusion costs were billed by the hospital @ 42,000. UHC discounted that price to 8600.00.

John
Forum: The Big File 08-23-2005, 11:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 10,467
Posted By NCFUSED
Way to go Stan!!! Best of Luck!

Way to go Stan!!!

Best of Luck!
Forum: The Big File 07-21-2005, 11:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,856
Posted By NCFUSED
Kristi, Sorry, SLC is their Salt Lake City...

Kristi,

Sorry, SLC is their Salt Lake City Appeals Center, I bugged them twice a week before getting my final denial letter from them....

John
Forum: The Big File 07-13-2005, 10:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,810
Posted By NCFUSED
How about... Spiney Onboard --- BACK Off

How about...

Spiney Onboard --- BACK Off
Forum: The Big File 07-12-2005, 05:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,856
Posted By NCFUSED
Kristi. I had loads of fun with UHC prior to...

Kristi.

I had loads of fun with UHC prior to my fusion surgery.

If you read the FINE print any letter they send says they will respond in 15 days, but later in the letter it states they can...
Forum: The Big File 07-08-2005, 04:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,189
Posted By NCFUSED
God Bless everyone in the UK suffering due to...

God Bless everyone in the UK suffering due to this insanity we live with in this world....

You are in Our Prayers....

John
Forum: The Big File 07-06-2005, 06:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,985
Posted By NCFUSED
If UHC comes near me I'll bite them!!! ...

If UHC comes near me I'll bite them!!! http://adrsupport.org/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif http://adrsupport.org/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif ...
Forum: The Big File 07-04-2005, 03:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,832
Posted By NCFUSED
The American Insurance industry is a joke. ...

The American Insurance industry is a joke.

It is time the federal government regulates it and forces a conformity for all states.

Americans are at the mercy of each company as they are...
Forum: The Big File 06-21-2005, 03:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,888
Posted By NCFUSED
Sorry, My mistake (one too many...

Sorry,

My mistake (one too many Vicodens..haha)
I am the proud owner of Harrington Rods / Cage
not Harrison....but with all the good work you have done here, maybe one of the Big ADR...
Forum: The Big File 06-18-2005, 07:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,888
Posted By NCFUSED
Fortitudine, Not completely, I went thru an...

Fortitudine,

Not completely, I went thru an Orthopedic Surgeon that gave me @ 2 minutes each visit.and a Neurologist that kept telling me to take more drugs and PT and it will go away.

The...
Forum: The Big File 06-17-2005, 12:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,888
Posted By NCFUSED
I guess I consider myself lucky.... My...

I guess I consider myself lucky....

My Neurosurgeon not only went into great detail about my surgical options (Charite vs. Fusion), he pulled out models of the spine with the hardware for both...
Forum: The Big File 06-15-2005, 12:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 14,680
Posted By NCFUSED
With UHC, my 1st appeal was denied by a Diabetes...

With UHC, my 1st appeal was denied by a Diabetes Specialist, My second appeal was denied by a
Doctor who was out of practice for at least 10 years. He did actually call my Neurosurgeon, but had his...
Forum: The Big File 06-07-2005, 05:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 14,680
Posted By NCFUSED
Brady, Sorry to hear about your appeal....

Brady,

Sorry to hear about your appeal. Before having my fusion, I talked to a lawyer about possibly filing a civil suit, unfortunately, becasue my company is self funded and UHC is only the...
Forum: The Big File 05-29-2005, 05:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,594
Posted By NCFUSED
Sun, Hope your surgery went well, I had a...

Sun,

Hope your surgery went well, I had a successful fusion done on May 17th. Even thought I really wanted the ADr, I have been pleased with the results (L5-S1 Posterior). My Nerve pain is gone,...
Forum: The Big File 05-16-2005, 02:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,265
Posted By NCFUSED
I was denied by UHC also, all appeals. My Doctor...

I was denied by UHC also, all appeals. My Doctor actually talked to their Orthopedic "Specialist".
My Doctor said this guy sounded like he was retired for quite awhile, and had no real idea about...
Forum: The Big File 05-12-2005, 11:58 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,918
Posted By NCFUSED
I went thru 3 appeals and got a NO at each level,...

I went thru 3 appeals and got a NO at each level, all taking over the posted amount of time
(15 days posted, 30-45+ actual for each appeal) in each letter UHC / my employer sent.

I have fusion...
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