I'm a non smoker, I take 2 fish oil softgels everyday and a multivitamin every morning. And I may be a less than ideal candidate at this time, due to weight, but I can change that. I've seen many many posts where ADR patients had waited several years after diagnosis before they went ahead and got the disc replacement procedure done. I will absolutely drop at least 25% of my current weight within the next 6-8 months, even if I have to starve myself. In the meantime, I'm going to get a bunch of second opinions on what to do for a permanent fix from every doctor I can. And, if ADR is what's favored, then having to wait for a little may be a blessing. Maybe I'll find a doctor/surgeon I wouldn't have found if I didn't wait.
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07-10-2014 - Herniated L4L5, L5/s1. Laminectomy performed
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