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09-11-2015, 11:44 PM
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Introduction and ADR recovery
Hello,
Just wanted to introduce myself. Ive been recovering from an ADR L4/L5 since August of 2014. Still limited in the amount I can do, have to lay down a lot, but Im at least not experiencing the terrible nerve pain anymore. Anyone have any encouraging words for the recovery? Its been so long since this started I sometimes feel it will never get better. Thanks...
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2006-2014 - L4/L5 disc rupture/herniation Took 7 years and an unnecessary hernia surgery until they finally found the cause of my pain. August 2014 - ADR surgery with A-Mav disc (formerly Maverick I think?). Dr. Javier Gutierrez, Costa Rica September 2015 - neck pain, looking into ADR replacement November 2015 - C6-7 M6 replacement Dr Clavel, Spain 
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09-12-2015, 05:38 PM
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Which ADR and surgeon did you go with?
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Weightlifter since 12 years old, now mid-40's and figuring out this wasn't such a good idea. Chronic back pain started in 2010 while shrugging weights that a 40 yr. old shouldn't even try. MRI in 2012 showing L4/L5, L5/S1 herniations and L2/L3 bulge. L5/S1 taking on new shape, chronic sciatica, etc. DEXA bone scan performed 5/7/14 showing mild osteopenia. Surgery performed July 9th, 2014, Dr Clavel, hybrid three level lumbar.
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09-12-2015, 10:50 PM
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I had it done in Costa Rica by Dr. Javier Gutierrez. Surgery itself went great, he always took time to answer all my questions and talk to me about my options. Never once did I feel pressured to have any surgery. Was out of the hospital after 2 days. I would go to him again if I had to have another surgery.
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2006-2014 - L4/L5 disc rupture/herniation Took 7 years and an unnecessary hernia surgery until they finally found the cause of my pain. August 2014 - ADR surgery with A-Mav disc (formerly Maverick I think?). Dr. Javier Gutierrez, Costa Rica September 2015 - neck pain, looking into ADR replacement November 2015 - C6-7 M6 replacement Dr Clavel, Spain
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09-18-2015, 08:10 PM
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ABC, when you can, pls see:
https://www.adrsupport.org/forums/sh...ad.php?t=11053 Some times, we "geek out" and want to know what type/mfr. of artificial disc you receive. In general, patients choose their spinal surgeon first, but many also choose hardware, and then the surgeon. You need to look at these, but also a very long list of other factors, too. The most important is addressing your systemic health, which may have allowed the DDD process to continue to where you/we are today.
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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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