Also, even if I had the $100,000+ pay for the procedure out of my pocket here in the States, I'd be smarter to do it in Europe by a much more qualified surgeon. But, because I don't, I have to figure out how to fix my back with the funds I have or will eventually have. I will be able to one day afford the procedure, no matter where I choose, by saving my money year after year. The difference of choosing one doctor over another, with one being more expansive than the other, means I wait even longer to fix my back. I've lived with this pain for 10 years. At one time, I came to the conclussion that I'd have to live with it for the rest of my life. Then I heard of the ADR and that view changed. I will have my back fixed, the question is how much longer do I need to wait. If I had all the money in the world I'd go to the best doctor. But since I don't, it doesn't mean I'm looking for the cheapest one either.
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Chronic lumbar pain since at least 1996 (no major accidents, just pain)
Pinched nerve as a result from a Chiro. appointment - Jan. 2002
Lumbar Discetomy - Feb. 2002
Still experience chronic lumber pain but complete numbness on right side is gone t
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