Have you heard anything about Dr Blumenthal from the Texas Back Institute? He is covered by my insurance for 2-level cervical adr, and I hear he's the best in the US. Same number of years experience as Dr Clavel (15). I'm freaked out about choosing the wrong surgeon, and am really freaked out about getting the surgery but not being able to lift heavy weights again. The idea of no longer being able to bench press or curl or military press (overhead) my 50 lb dumbbells is absolutely horrifying. Not to sound overly dramatic. But it is unusually important for me. Any info on Blumenthal and weightlifting would be highly appreciated.
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