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Originally Posted by Nairek
After many tests & train rides down to NYC, I am scheduled for ADR surgery on January 20th. As each day winds down & I get closer to the big day, I get more & more nervous.
I'm still unsure as to whether or not my insurance will pay for my surgery. If they won't, I at least have worked out arrangements with my doctor's office & hope that everything works out with the agreement. I really can't go in to too much more detail about it though.
I have been making preparations in anticipation of my surgery. I have most of what I need for the hospital already. I just have to pack what I have on my checklist. I still have to fill out the health care proxy paperwork & there are a few things around the house I still need to take care of beforehand.
I guess it's good to keep busy so I don't think about it so much. Can anyone think of anything else that I should be doing before surgery?
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My surgery is scheduled for the 26th and I'm still waiting for word on my first appeal. I'm supposed to call tomorrow for an update. Personally I see my surgery being delayed at least until April. Need the blasted Bryan disc to get approved too.
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DDD C5/6. Incorrectly diagnosed as tension headaches in September 1997.
Nearly continuous headache since.
Began having pain in wrists in 2000, believed it was onset of carpal tunnel.
In 2005 pain began getting worse.
Diagnosed as DDD in July 2007.
Surgery recommended after 6weeks of PT made the pain worse.
ADR scheduled for Jan 26, 2009. Rescheduled for August 5!
Bryan disc finally FDA approved, and just in time too.
Neck was all jacked up and had to be fused unfortunately.
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