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Counting the days...
Hi all, I'm scheduled for a two level cervical ADR on Sept 5 at Stenum in Bremen Germany. I'm getting the Spinal Kinetics M6. I can't decide if I'm relieved to be moving forward, anxious over the surgery or excited at the prospect of getting back to "normal". Would love to hear from anyone who has had the M6...or anyone scheduled for surgery the same week (would love to have an online "rehab" buddy)....
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Welcome...
Hey Lisa! Welcome to our humble global community. You may have seen these past posts, I hope it’s not too much information at this stage:
Good luck and peace to you in the days ahead!
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"Harrison" - info (at) adrsupport.org Fell on my ***winter 2003, Canceled fusion April 6 2004 Reborn June 25th, 2004, L5-S1 ADR Charite in Boston Founder & moderator of ADRSupport - 2004 Founder Arthroplasty Patient Foundation a 501(c)(3) - 2006 Creator & producer, Why Am I Still Sick? - 2012 Donate www.arthropatient.org/about/donate |
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Lisa,
Stenum and everyone there are great and you will have the best care and get a great ADR. I had two lumbar mavericks put in back in january 08 at Stenum and am now totally pain free. There were three others in my group that had the M6 put in. One was a 60 something year old lady who had one and is back to normal riding her bike all over the world, literally. One had 3 M6's in his neck and is back golfing, fishing and other things he enjoys. The other one had 2 M6's and 2 Mavericks. He is doing better, but still relies on some occasional meds. I wish you all the best and for a speedy recovery. Mark
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L4-5 discectomy 1996 L3-4 discectomy 2007 Maverick L3-4, L4-5 January 08 Stenum Multiple facet blocks and epidurals L5-S1 annular tear 8-08 lased with ELD October 08 back to work |
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Harrison,
I'm pretty sure I have read everything you listed so I feel like I am up to speed "intellectually" but thanks for the summary. Mark, It is good to hear from someone who has actually been there. I've had some trouble administratively but I'm sure everything will work out. It's good to hear how active you all are. I am a divemaster, sailor, hunter and horseback rider and live in fear that I will not be able to do the things I love. Surgery in 9 days... Lisa
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C2/3: Minimal disc bulge C3/4: Mild posterior broad based disc bulge/osteophyte complex C4/5: Mild posterior broad based disc bulge/osteophyte complex 9/5/09 C5/6 & C6/7 Spinal Kinetics M6 in Stenum, Germany |
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Hello Lisa,
I am due to go into surgery Sept. 18th Lumbar region L4/5 Possible disc replacement, possible fusion, L3/4 Disc replacement Prodisc. I feel like I am going out of my skin and hustling to get things done before my surgery. I have been making lists of things that need to be taken care of before I go in. I am having my surgery in Hollywood Kaiser by Dr. Fribough. Sept. 9th is my pre-op date and blood donation. So, we will be 9 days apart for our surgeries. I am guessing that can be a world apart as far as recovery goes. But, I would love to hear your progress. Sounds like you are in good hands over there. Abbe
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Water ski accident 86' Chiropractic& PT Pain meds Discectomy Laminectomy L5 S1 Partially sacralized 97' epidural injections L3 L4 ruptured and torn L4 L5 Almost no disk height left along with osteophytes Left leg pain and tingling going down back of leg into heel & foot 3 appeals with BCBS no success Lost insurance. Kaiser Permanente L3-L4, L4-L5 Prodisc 9/18/09 C5-6 & C6-7 ruptured and looking at hybrid surgery fusion & Prestige ADR |
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Hi Abbe,
Good Luck to you! Let's stay in touch during our rehab...everyone needs a "rehab buddy". I'm from Montana but I currently live in Qatar which is one of the reason's I ended up choosing Germany for my surgery. The other is that I need a two level and they've done thousands there. Aside from the surgery itself my biggest concern is the not being able to drive for two months post surgery, I hate being dependent on anyone! I haven't been on this site long enough to know how to do private e-mails...is that possible? Lisa
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C2/3: Minimal disc bulge C3/4: Mild posterior broad based disc bulge/osteophyte complex C4/5: Mild posterior broad based disc bulge/osteophyte complex 9/5/09 C5/6 & C6/7 Spinal Kinetics M6 in Stenum, Germany |
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Hi Lisa,
I am a very independent person as well and that is most definitely one of my concerns. I live in a very rural area and small town. I don't have any family that lives near but my sister is flying out for my first week of recovery. I have gone through the 6 weeks of not driving before with C-Sections. But that was 14 & 18 years ago. I will try and see if I can find how to PM (Private Message you) and give you my regular e-mail address.
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Water ski accident 86' Chiropractic& PT Pain meds Discectomy Laminectomy L5 S1 Partially sacralized 97' epidural injections L3 L4 ruptured and torn L4 L5 Almost no disk height left along with osteophytes Left leg pain and tingling going down back of leg into heel & foot 3 appeals with BCBS no success Lost insurance. Kaiser Permanente L3-L4, L4-L5 Prodisc 9/18/09 C5-6 & C6-7 ruptured and looking at hybrid surgery fusion & Prestige ADR |
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