Hi CindyLou:
I bicycled the trails around the Lakes for years and did numerous centuries and metrics when I lived in Minneapolis. I lived in New Hope, Plymouth, Minneapolis, St. Paul. Graduate of U of M.
Also injured in a bicycle accident in 2004 and had 4 level ADR surgery November 2006 (see post below for levels). I was in excellent condition prior to surgery. Rode almost 2,000 miles prior to and did a significant amount of fitness walking.
Distraction pain is an issue if you gain height. It is tolerable for me and my recovery has been a roller coaster but worth it.
I am living proof that multiple level ADR can be done successfully.
You may PM me for additional details.
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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