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05-12-2005, 06:05 AM
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I'm new here, and I hope it's all right for me to just say Hi to everyone.
I am just so happy and amazed to find you all. It's a whole new world to me. I have felt so alone with this thing for so long, that to find you all is uplifting. 
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05-12-2005, 06:57 AM
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JoJo,
Welcome! It's great connecting with people who understand what you are going through. It's a shame that you didn't find us a few weeks ago... many of us were at the seminar in NY... you could have met us in person. I'm sorry that you need to be here, but glad you found us. Let us know about your situation. Take care and good luck! Mark
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05-12-2005, 10:18 AM
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Welcome home! Thanks for joining us. The more the merrier! ;-) Please do tell us your story.
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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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05-12-2005, 12:12 PM
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Hi JoJo,
Nice to meet you. I'm pretty new here too and I learn something from this board everyday. I know what you mean about being alone with your back problems. It's great to hear everyones experiences here, from the success stories to the occasional rant when someone is having a bad day. Welcome.
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DDD levels C2 to C7 and L5/S1 with moderate to severe stenosis at C6/7. No procedures done yet.
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05-12-2005, 02:43 PM
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Welcome JOJO, you are not alone any more, but I understand what you mean I thinnk we all do. If you have any question of me or anyone else please ask!!
welcome to the family Dave
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87 Lam 88 Lam no help. 11/12/04 was told I needed fusion at 2 levels L4/5 & S1/5, ADR Surgery date was 5/13/2013 with Dr. Bertagnoli had fusion on S1/L5 and ADR on L5/L4. it is now 8 years post surgery and do not even take an aspirin for my back.
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05-12-2005, 03:50 PM
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JoJo,
Welcome to this bosrd. This is the best board I've come across. I've learned alot of interesting stuff here. You are not alone. I know how you feel, though. I have had many times when I have felt so alone and that makes everything harder to handle. So keep in mind that there are quite a few of us out here. You'll always find someone who has been through or can relate to what you're going through. Glad you found this board.
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Still Standing Annular tears L4-S1 06/05 Charite L4/5  ) )
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05-12-2005, 07:13 PM
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Welcome, JoJo!
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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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05-12-2005, 08:06 PM
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Hi JoJo,
When I discovered this board I was mind-blown - wow, people who really understand! - ans
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Severe, extensive DDD, considered inoperable by Dr. Regan, Lauressen, & some guy at UCLA. Severe foraminal stenosis (guess they can't operate!) and some spinal cord compression that Lauryssen would fix if gets outta hand.
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05-13-2005, 12:10 AM
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Welcome and hold on your journey has just begun. You are not a lone!
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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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05-13-2005, 12:37 AM
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JoJo
Welcome....i hope you can find some answers and some comfort here like i did......For me the best part was putting faces to the statistics......I even had one fellow member visit me in the hospital after my ADR procedure (thanks Gary!)....the comraderie and sense of family here is remarkable. I wish you the best on your journey. ESL
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DDD L4-5 DDD L5-S1 Scheduled 2 level ProDisc April 28th, 2005.
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