2 Level ADR on 8-12-09 after Work injury. Getting nervous!
After getting hurt at work and dealing with a lot of BS Im having surgery in a few weeks. My 1st meeting with surgeon went really fast and I was bombed with too much info. I had never even heard of ADR. My father had a C4-5 C5-6 fusion 9 years ago at age 49, Im 35. We are both Ironworkers. His fusion forced him out of work. The surgeon says I will be back to full duty work in 3 1/2 months. After hours of research online I have a ton of questions for the doc at pre-op. What brand of disc? Is 2 level even FDA approved? Am I a trial? He is a very reputable surgeon. He did my dads surgery and thats why I chose him.
If anyone can provide me with more info, advice, questions to ask etc. Fire away. I have never had any kind of surgery and am really nervous.
Thanks
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3-15-09 work injury
meds and 6 weeks chiropractor
5-6-09 bad flare-up of neck pain
MRI - C4-5 and C5-6 herniated
7-9-09 Neurosurgeon sets date for 2 level ADR
7-20-09 Work Comp approves surgery
8-3-09 CT Scan and Pre-OP
8-12-09 Surgery
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