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Old 02-14-2006, 11:13 PM
Nairek Nairek is offline
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Well, I'll be treking into Manhattan tomorrow morning to get a second opinion about the ADR surgery that my surgeon has suggested I have. Needless to say, I've got a case of the butterflies. I'm just hoping that I don't forget to ask him any of the important questions. I'm keeping my fingers crossed. It took me years to find a doctor who actually believed I had something wrong with my back. I'm hoping that this doctor will believe me too.
Karin
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Old 02-15-2006, 10:08 AM
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Hi Karin,
well you'd be a very strange person if you didn't feel nervous about things when talking about major surgery.

I would strongly suggest that you write down the questions on a piece of paper that you want to ask the doctor, and make sure you take it with everything else you need, plus a pen to jot down anything he says.
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Old 02-15-2006, 07:15 PM
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Also Karin, how about another person who can take notes as you listen. And a trip up Metro North to Dr. Yue in New Haven.

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Old 02-15-2006, 10:33 PM
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Survey says.......I am a good canidate for the ADR surgery. That's 2 spine surgeons that have agreed now. I found my list of questions that I asked the 1st surgeon to bring with me. Unfortunately, Dr. Kuflik has only done 10 ADR's. I also have the misfortune of having a WC injury which wasn't resolved before my MVA. :::sigh::: So now we try & figure out if NF will pay for it. But after 4 hours on trains & subways, & 3 hours sitting in a classroom, I guess we can worry about that another day. Thank you for taking the time to respond to my post!
Karin
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Disc Bulge C4/C5, Disc Degeneration T11/T12, Bi-Lateral tears L5/S1, Diagnosed w/ Lumbar Disc Derangement w/ Radiculopaphy. Treatment: IDET, Percutaneous Discectomy, SI Joint Injection, Facet Block. All failed. Empire BC/BS Denied Coverage for ADR-lost all of my appeals. MVP also denied coverage.

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Old 02-16-2006, 01:00 AM
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Hi Karin,

Isn't it a great feeling that a doctor says you're a candidate? I just got the same news from Dr. Zeegers, and am awaiting the same from Dr. Bertagnoli. It really does give you a better outlook.
Nanci
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