PolliBibbs:
Justin is one of our angels that keep posting to instill strength, faith, and hope in those who are where we've been and are still suffering. I have been in the counseling profession for thirty years so that is why I continue to post as it is God's task for me to help others. I had 4 level ADR in November 2006 and am a 51 year old white male. I am very athletic and got right back on the bicycle within 5 months after this major surgery. I pedaled over 2,000 miles last Summer while healing from this surgery and have just about 1,000 miles so far this season. There is life after ADR for many of us. I am much happier than I would have been if I had a multi level fusion.
Hang in there and, continue to research so you go at this fully armed and informed as to the best choice for you.
Terry Newton
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1980 ruptured L4-L5
1988 ruptured SI-L5
1990 ruptured C5-C6
1994 ruptured C6-C7
1995 Hemi-Laminectomy C5-C6, C6-C7 Mayo Clinic
Bicycle Accident 2004
MRI, EMG, Facet Injections, Epidural Blocks, Lumbar Discogram.
Stenum Hospital Surgery November 4, 2006
Prestige Disc C5-C6, C6-C7
Maverick Disc S1-L5, L4-L5
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