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NJ Gene, Romakis & AKactivemom, I just wanted to let you know that I spoke to Dr. Bierstedt today and feel very good about the prospects of going to Germany for surgery. I agreed with his diagnosis and am now waiting to see what the surgeon locally has to say in 10 days. He advises that I replace two cervical discs with the M6-C. My levels are C5-C6 and C3-C4. The M6-C is better technology for protecting the facet joints in the long run so, that's something to consider even though the FDA has approved the two level Mobi-C in our country. I also believe the 6 day hospital stay to make sure all went well with the surgery along with the additional 7 day PT program is pretty important to retraining the muscles to help avoid pain from the rest of the body adjusting to the implants. Having gone through two neck surgeries from hell and being on my own at home is not something I want to re-experience. He's done over 1000 of these implants so, I feel comfortable with his experience. I am still in the investigative process but, he's definitely of interest to me at this point.

I also spoke to Dr. Zeegers yesterday from the Netherlands. What a fascinating man! I am considering spending $900 U.S. to have him give me a consult on my condition since my situation is more complex. He led the forefront in ADR surgery and is a high analytic plus, very compassionate person. I believe he is both a neurologist and a neurosurgeon. I still have questions regarding where he does surgery and what his program would involve so, I have an email out to him with some more questions.
Experience ADR | Dr. Willem Zeegers – Artificial Disc Replacement

Anyway, just wanted to give you all an update.

Today sucked with a huge migraine so, I ended up sleeping part of it. I sure am hopeful that surgery will be the answer to this constant day to day struggle with pain. Hope everyone else had a much better day than me! Be well!