[Terry]

I had two levels done with the Maverick disc. I drove at two weeks, went on vacation with 10.5 hour drive one way at 6 weeks and went back to work after 8 weeks. I had distraction pain which still rears it's ugly head from time to time. I also have problems still with doing anything rotationally and have some sacroilliac problems that need to be addressed. I am still on Lyrica at a high dose of 400mg per day and will be working with the doctor this week to wean myself off of these. I liked the ball and socket design of the Maverick and also had the Prestige discs put in to my neck at the same time. I am prepared to have the recovery take some time as I was 49 years old when I had it done. So far I have no regrets though that could change as the recovery is not over yet for this surgery.

Terry Newton