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02-25-2006, 03:12 PM
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To keep anyone who is still interested in my lengthy endeavor..
After Consult in SD where surgeon recommended The Spine Center and Dr.Delamarter tho I've already seen Dr.Bae, so now latest report from WC is that San Diego Doc's report is going to WC UR recommending the 2 level ADR surgery and where.. I advised Nurse Case Manager that I first need to get Bone Mineral Density repeated to make sure my BMD is ok, then would need a discogram to see what we are dealing with in terms of discs that are painful .. The BMD should be done first. It's imperative that is in the zone to so speak before proceeding with plans for surgery or more invasive testing (discogram). Discogram can be ordered by Spine Center doc and done by my PM or with them if they do it tho I definately want another one done to make sure before surgery (as sure as one can be). Also surgical consultation has to decide whether or not to check out facets at L5S1 before proceeding or whether that's an issue for ADR vs. fusion.. WC wants me to make a change of Primary Treating doctors before I have my surgical consultation~ they want me to utilize the doctor I saw in San Diego and I wouldn't have a problem with that as I really liked him tho right now I live in LA county and not SD co. Anyway, this is the progress right now...at least things are moving in a direction that seems positive..  WC is going to request authorization thru UR for me to see surgeon at Spine Center again. 
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02-25-2006, 03:38 PM
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well Mariaa
sounds like things r moving in the direction you wanted. Thats Great News!  best wishes chuck
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02-26-2006, 02:38 AM
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I"m glad the surgeon in San Diego supported you for ADR surgery. I hope WC follows through with their part quicker than before. I hope your bone density turns out within the range so you can get moving on this.
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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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02-27-2006, 12:27 AM
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Maria
Good for you and good luck! Keep us posted on your progress! Kim
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Kim Herniated disc L5/S1 2000 Discectomy 10/2003 Rhizotomy 8/2004 and 3/2005Discogram 11/04 grade 7 tear L5/S1 L4/L5 Grade 5 tear with herniation and stenosis Evaluated by Dr Blumenthal at TBI 2/2005 ADR 2 level recommended 2 level lumbar fusion
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02-28-2006, 06:48 PM
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Good deal Maria so glad things are moving more quickly for you! Keep us updated please
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Kim Herniated disc L5/S1 2000 Discectomy 10/2003 Rhizotomy 8/2004 and 3/2005Discogram 11/04 grade 7 tear L5/S1 L4/L5 Grade 5 tear with herniation and stenosis Evaluated by Dr Blumenthal at TBI 2/2005 ADR 2 level recommended 2 level lumbar fusion
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03-06-2006, 08:31 PM
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My fingers are crossed for you, Maria.
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03-07-2006, 02:38 AM
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Good luck in this long-awaited decision Maria.
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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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03-13-2006, 11:21 PM
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Maria,
your in great hands at the spine center in santa monica!! congrats on the progress finally, i know you have waited a long long time for this! gary
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DDD L4,L5&L5,S1 Prodisc Implants FDA Trials www.espineinstitute.com DrRickDelamarter 07/2002/47yrsyoung complete collapse L4 L5&Partial L5,S1 from surgery in '79... 1979Laminectomy@L4,5/mylegram tech
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