1) What was the BEST thing that happened to you during your spinal ordeal? <span class="ev_code_BLUE">I've had the possibility of finally feeling better with ADR.</span>
2) What was the WORST thing that happened during your spinal ordeal? <span class="ev_code_BLUE">The realization that now that it's done I can't change my mind. No turning back.</span>
3) What did you find was the MOST helpful in your recovery? <span class="ev_code_BLUE">My physical therapist constantly reminding me that I need to be patient.</span>
4) What was the LEAST helpful in your recovery? <span class="ev_code_BLUE">Workers Comp. They are incompetent, insensitive, clueless, and have no comprehension of what it feels like to be in real pain and need real help. </span>
5) Is there anything you wish you did or wish you were able to do before surgery that would have made life easier during recovery? <span class="ev_code_BLUE">Made better use of my paid time off from work after surgery. </span>
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DDD L4-5
Spondylosis L5-S1
6 different types epidurals no success
physical therapy/pain med no success
Refuse Fusion
Bone scan shows L5-S1 pars defect will hold ADR @ L4-5
7/31/07 pro-disc L4-5 Dr. Robert Watkins Jr. Marina Spine Institute-Mari
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