[carls]

Hi Laura,

I recently went through the research of doctors. I think there a quite a few good ones out there now. I ended up going to Texas Back with Dr Blumenthal. I had a hybrid ADR at 4/5 and Fusions at 5/1. I got consults from Dr Bertagnoli and Dr. Illerhaus in Germany and Dr. Clavel in Barcelona. The German Drs seem to be more aggressive if you have other disks that are failing - but maybe not producing pain. Dr. Clavel and Dr Blumenthal were conservative in my case. I was leaning toward Dr. Clavel but ended up not being able to go to Barcelona due to pain.

I am extremely happy I went to Dr. Blumenthal. The experience was top-notch. I am now right at the 5 month mark and 99% good as new. Life changing. I work out like I did before - weights, cardio, running, golfing. No limitations. I'm actually writing this from a vacation in Thailand. 17 hours of plane travel was not an issue. The result of Dr. Blumenthal for me was outstanding.

Happy to answer any questions. I wish you all the best!