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Old 03-04-2011, 11:02 PM
Marisette Marisette is offline
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Default Second opinions

Hi. I'm not so sure I"m pleased with my second opinion. The doctor recommended fusion. He said that ADR had it's risk and is "too unpredictable." I was hoping this surgeon in this large university orthopedic group that participated and is currently participating in ADR trials would recommend an ADR. The doctors says my spine is "perfect" other than the herniation so he does not think I need ADR. He said my mobility would not be that limitied with fusion. Perhaps because the rest of my spine is "perfect"? He said fusion surgery would only require a one day hospitalization and that I would be walking the same day.

I was not so sure about my first opinion doc. either because he said the ADR would last forever. I don't expect a cure, just some honesty. I think I'll stay away from the surgeons for awhile, or at least, for as long as I can continue to manage at work.

Thanks for sharing your experiences Ann, and Jeff.
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