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06-13-2005, 08:01 PM
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I have wondered what the feeling feels like before ADR, now I know. And all the variables to get to this point, now just seem like stepping stones. I really do not think I would be having 2-level Pro-disc surgery tomorrow without all the knowledge everyone has shared here. Many thanks to Harrison and Mark. I will be arriving 0600 at Yale New Haven CT June 14, 2005. My loan did not arrive today and Nationwide did not step up. Sure was a lot of cash to scrape (cough) up. After all I have been through, I am grateful for the opportunity. And it has been wonderful to have been treated so nicely by Dr. Yue and Laura after all the years of medical abuse I went through. I met two (2) level Pro-disc and one (1) level Charite recipients today at Dr. Yues' office. And another soon to be ADR this week. You have to hear their stories and I told them all to log on and tell em. Bill
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(Bill) 14 yrs L5-S1 pain & tear Discography 2003 DDD 10 yrs. chiropractic 6-14-05 L4/5 & L5/S1 Prodisc Yale New Haven CT Dr. James Yue 
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06-13-2005, 10:46 PM
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Best of luck to you on your surgery tomorrow!
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7/05 EMG/Nerve Conduction Tests 8/04 Disqualified from ADR clinical trial due to severe osteoporosis -- getting treatment 3/04 updated MRI 11/2000 IDET L 3/4, L4/5 1/2000 Discogram numerous epidural injections physical therapy
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06-13-2005, 11:51 PM
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Bill,
Congratulations you have done an outstanding job at finding the best solution and making the best decision for your life and not taking �No� for an answer. You are an inspiration to us all. Sleep well tonight because life begins in the morning. My prayers are flying high for you!
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Paulette ProDisc L5-S1 W/Dr Delamarter Aug 23, 2005 L5-S1 DDD Diagnosis 12/04 T-12 Compression Fracture 10/04 C-7 Spines Process Fracture 5/99 http://prodisc2.blogspot.com/ You are my Rock God in you I can do anything
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06-14-2005, 08:30 AM
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Bill,
You'll be in my prayers. Congratulations on taking this huge step to recovery. Good Luck!
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-Fell down icey steps Jan. 2004 -First MRI revealed bulged disc L4-L5 -Injections in Arpil 2004 -Second MRI revealed L4-L5 bulged disc and DDD -Discogram May 2005, confirmed L4-L5 as pain generator Fusion L4-L5 Oct. 2005 SCS implanted July 2006
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06-14-2005, 08:43 AM
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Just read your post and you're in the middle of surgery in the best hands available right now and we're rooting for you! Good luck!
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03/09/26 - Ruptured L5-S1. Years of pain, discectomy, research into anatomy, hardware, clinical trials, facilities, surgeons, techniques, insurance. Attempts at ProDisc, Activ-L trials. Now, low bone density. D'oh!!! At 61 years, no longer qualifying for trials due to my age (chronological, not physical or mental). 2009 - Working on improving bone density or getting rich so I can go to Germany, where medicine and insurance have gone beyond the Stone Age.
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06-15-2005, 02:23 AM
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Bill,
As a 2 level Prodisc recipient, I can honestly say that I know what this feels like to be in similar shoes. (both physically and financially) It appears that you have done all the homework one could possibly do to know in your heart of hearts this is the right decision for you in your case. It won't be long you will be on the other side of this and recovering! I'm looking forward to your posts on the otherside 
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Sincerely, Poncho (aka Prodisc Poster Girl) 2 level ADR (Prodisc) Dr. Bertagnoli May 22, 2004 Rudolfinerhaus Vienna, Austria. Currently DRUG FREE and living life again! Knowledge is Power!!!
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06-15-2005, 04:57 AM
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All the best Bill and a speedy recovery. I'll pray for you.
Hucky
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MVA April 2003 Xray shows bulge on C6/7 and L5/S1 - put down to my natural aging. CT shows bulge Treated for whiplash, PT, Accupuncture, Massage symptoms predominatly on left hand side. No relief. Aug 04 C6/7 ruptures. MRI shows no deteriorat
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06-16-2005, 07:27 PM
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Wham bam two baby pros. I have been home for hours. I got an "interdural"(?) before procedure and I did not hit the PCA for 18 hrs. and then only 4X. It has been hard to realize this all happened so fast. I was a 4 1/2 procedure. The general pain is about a 3 but coming from two sides so it is more like a 4 or so. Dr. said it went well. I don't know what to think about the disc pain just yet, as I think there is so much more going on. However I did not require a pillow between my legs to sleep and our heat wave droped 26 degrees in a day and I do not feel like I was affected. Every one says I look good. I was ordering a wheelchair for the trip out and I swear, I almost had to show ID to convince the desk I had been a 3 day patient. I am optomistic everyone is optomistic. Thank you for your prayers. Bill
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(Bill) 14 yrs L5-S1 pain & tear Discography 2003 DDD 10 yrs. chiropractic 6-14-05 L4/5 & L5/S1 Prodisc Yale New Haven CT Dr. James Yue
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06-17-2005, 10:25 AM
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Yeah, Bill! Welcome back! Now, rest, sleep and more rest... Take it slow and easy and congrats on the twins! ;-)
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03/09/26 - Ruptured L5-S1. Years of pain, discectomy, research into anatomy, hardware, clinical trials, facilities, surgeons, techniques, insurance. Attempts at ProDisc, Activ-L trials. Now, low bone density. D'oh!!! At 61 years, no longer qualifying for trials due to my age (chronological, not physical or mental). 2009 - Working on improving bone density or getting rich so I can go to Germany, where medicine and insurance have gone beyond the Stone Age.
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