My husband and I made a decision after my disc re-herniated that we would be willing to go where we need to for surgery, even if it means overseas. Locally I have very little options. I have heard about a doc in Charlotte who does ADR, but I can find very little info on him..... I guess I got a bad taste in my mouth after my doctor here was so negative regarding ADR and I really don't need any negative energy. I am certain I will travel outside of my home state.
I am sure I can find a list of questions to ask on top of my own questions. I just keep going back to the whole thing being scary. With two young children I don't want to live like this anymore, on the other hand I don't want to end up worse.
I can't thank you enough for all of your support!!
~Sb
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9/2009 -Large L4/L5 herniation diagnosed
4 steroid injections from 9/2009-12/2009 with no results
L4/L5 microdiscectomy 12/2009, surgery went well
7/2010 pain came back, had steroid injection
2/2011 pain came back
MRI showed L4/L5 herniation larger than the first
fusion suggested, looking at options
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