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09-20-2005, 12:15 PM
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I just found out that I'm getting my Charite on Ocotber 4th, by Dr. Yue, at Yale New Haven Hopsital. I'm going to be getting it at the L4-5 level. I just wanted to let everyone know how great it has been to hear everyones experiences with ADR and all the crazy other thoughts that come to mind in regards to it. I know that I'm making the right decision by not going with a fusion. At 22 years old, I've been told I'd need another surgery in a few years if I go the fusion route, do to the adjacent levels being effected. It's too bad that I'm paying for the ADR with my own money, but will appeal BCBS afterwords and hopefully get reimbursed. I'll be sure to keep everyone posted. Everyones been really great. I'll be seeing you on the other side.
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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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09-20-2005, 01:40 PM
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Hey thats good and Dr Yue has done some really good surgeries.
Good Luck with it Best Alastair 
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ADR Munich 26th July 2002 L5/S1. Aged 82 now Your best asset is your health My story is here http://www.adrsupport.org/alastair.html Thank goodness for Dr Zeegers I am painfree I am here to help,I live in the UK I now run the UK spine site and can be contacted at www.adrsupportuk.com/
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09-20-2005, 01:40 PM
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Hey thats good and Dr Yue has done some really good surgeries.
Good Luck with it Best Alastair
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ADR Munich 26th July 2002 L5/S1. Aged 82 now Your best asset is your health My story is here http://www.adrsupport.org/alastair.html Thank goodness for Dr Zeegers I am painfree I am here to help,I live in the UK I now run the UK spine site and can be contacted at www.adrsupportuk.com/
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09-21-2005, 12:20 AM
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Great news and all best wishes on your surgery. Dr. Yue was kind enough to call long-distance twice to talk at length with both my husband and me and we were quite impressed--I am planning to fly out to Connecticut to meet with him. Our experience confirms the many positive comments by his patients on this board. So you will be in good hands. Please keep us posted.
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2001 MVA; C5-C6 disk extruded ongoing physical therapy, exercise and massage ESI's, oral prednisone, trigger point injections foraminal and central stenosis C5/C6 and c6/C7 2007 EMG/nerve conduction shows pattern of chronic radiculopathy January, 2008: Prestige ST Artificial Disk Replacement, C5/6
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09-21-2005, 05:21 AM
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Dr. Yue is my stateside doctor. Just think about this a doctor that knows his abilities and trusts in them and when he doesn't feel he is the right doctor recommends the correct one and follows your process all the way through. There are many doctor out there that claim they can handle any surgeries (my first doctor was like that and that is why I needed a more serious surgery). Also many doctors will not be follow up doctors after someone else hase done the surgery especially overseas. He has been great to my husband and myself in explaining the procedure at great length and will take the time to answer all your questions and will never make you feel rushed.
I actually had my year appointment (October 16th is actually date) last week and both he and I are in amazement at the difference a year makes, I can basically do whatever I want. Although I remain very cautious and do not do anything stupid, you still have to remember how serious your pain was before and ask yourself do you want to live like that again. You keep asking yourself that question and you will be very careful. Again you are in the best hands in this country, just my opinion, cannot say enough about him. Judy
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Surgery Vienna by Dr. Bertagnoli Oct. 16, 2004 ADR L3/4 Fusion L4/5 ADR L5/S1 Diagnosed with Arachnoiditis 11/06
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09-21-2005, 05:45 PM
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Faith, I hope you have a safe surgery in December. It means a lot to know that there are people out there who are going through the same thing I am. I'll keep you all posted when I have my new back.
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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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09-21-2005, 06:16 PM
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Jay, it was nice catching up with you last weekend -- I enjoyed our brief chat! Good luck, "ice brother..."
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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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