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Hi,
Welcome to this site. Actually, You are probably a good candidate for ADR. I had two discectomies, one at two different levels. One problem you might have is scar tissue buildup from your discectomies that could also cause some problems. However, if your facets are still good and it is definitely the disc that is bulging against the nerve, then ADR is the way to go. I just learned that my company is now paying for one level prodisc so your insurance might be paying for it now.
There is a lot of info on this site and I suggest you research a lot and talk with your doctors and anyone else that could help.
My two level at L4-5 and L3-4 was successful but the recovery was six months and hell. But, I other issues that took awhile to resolve with the new discs but I am now pain free and back flying as captain for American Airlines.
Mark
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L4-5 discectomy 1996
L3-4 discectomy 2007
Maverick L3-4, L4-5 January 08 Stenum
Multiple facet blocks and epidurals
L5-S1 annular tear 8-08 lased with ELD
October 08 back to work
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