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Jeff and I are thrilled, Aetna has approved my L5/S1 Charite ADR and I will be having the surgery on May 17th in NYC with Dr. Bitan... one day shy of my 26th Birthday! I've started all my pre-op bloodwork etc and will keep you updated on my progress.
We've been reading up on all the recovery tips everyone has provided and they are proving to be very helpful. I'm planning on staying in NYC until 10 days post op when I fly home to Texas, the doctor says this is fine... for those of you who have traveled for ADR do you have any tips for the flight home? I've been saving a first class upgrade so at least I won't be in the back of the bus next to the bathroom... Also, I've learned that ABC news is doing a special on ADR (I don't know if it's local New York or National ABC news yet) but they are filming my surgery for the segment. I'll let you know when it will air. I don't know if I will be interviewed, but I'm sure my spine will have a starring role. Let's hope this increases people's awareness of ADR and maybe... just maybe... it will help the insurance companies see that this is a good alternative to fusion for a few of us. Take care! Tricia
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Tear L5/S1 (Pain generator) IDET 2003 L5/S1 Failed Shots, MRI's, PT, Drugs & All that Jazz ADR L5/S1 May 17th 2006 w/Dr. Bitan http://adrrecovery.blogspot.com/ Doing GREAT and feeling very lucky! |
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congrads texas-t your almost there and will be in good hands.
best wishes chuck
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ddd 1990 2003 mri,xrays,shots,emg 2004 discogram ouch pos l4 l5 facet block neg lost all appeals BCBS 5 months of that 3 surgeons later surgery with dr. bertagnoli aug 2nd 2006 in Bogen Germany Successfully ProDisc-L L-4 L-5 |
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Congratulations!!!!
I'm happy for you although it makes me a bit sad because my insurance denied it. June 1, I start with Aetna too....then maybe I will finally get my ADR too
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Tricia,
Great news!! I hope someone will tape that show(hint hint) and send me a copy-even if it might be a bit weird to 'meet' your spine before you, Trish Congrats on your decision, your approval, and a fixed date; looking forward to following your surgery and recovery! All the best, Trace |
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Hang in there Vicki- My last insurnace (United Health Care) Denied it too.... Aetna approved it in 2 hours! :0) Go ahead and schedule the surgery for June and have your doctor apply for coverage as soon as you get a member number. You can have Aetna expidite the memeber number if they know you need surgery. That's what I did. Email me if you have questions.
Tricia
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Tear L5/S1 (Pain generator) IDET 2003 L5/S1 Failed Shots, MRI's, PT, Drugs & All that Jazz ADR L5/S1 May 17th 2006 w/Dr. Bitan http://adrrecovery.blogspot.com/ Doing GREAT and feeling very lucky! |
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