ADRSupport Community  

Go Back   ADRSupport Community > General Discussion > International Assistance

International Assistance Any topics relating to traveling or communicating with international treatment locations are here.


Reply
 
Thread Tools
  #11  
Old 03-05-2013, 09:39 PM
mcjagger mcjagger is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 89
Default

We had no problems using a credit card anywhere nor atm cards...we took no Euros at all...hit the atm at the airport....usually took out 300-400 Euros at a time...again no problems.
__________________
2009-2011-multiple Rx-acupuncture-chiropractor- pt-2Nd Dr. Opinion= mri=ddd L4/L5
2010-steroid injection-facet injection- rhizotomy
2011-3rd Doctor opinion=mri=ddd L4/L5-pt- 4th Dr. Opinion=ADR
2012-5th & 6th Dr. Opionion=ADR
Dexa Scan
Metal Alergy Test
May 17, 2012---L4/5 ADR, M6-L, Dr. Clavel
Barcelona Spine Center
Reply With Quote
  #12  
Old 03-05-2013, 09:49 PM
Lillyth's Avatar
Lillyth Lillyth is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 679
Default

Thank you for the feedback everyone!
__________________
Multiple traumas to spine starting age 13.
1st American to have 6 ADR's in one surgery. C3-4 - C/7, & L5-S1 - L3-4.
Surgery w/ Dr. Clavel, 3/18/13, M6.
Before surgery: severe spinal stenosis C5/C6 (cord "flattened" per stateside doc), + for Hoffman's & Babinsky's.
At time of surgery: 5 yrs MAX before ending up in wheelchair.
Clavel found L5-S1 partially fused. Had to cut it apart to put in M6.
Please excuse brevity - SEVERE carpel tunnel.
Reply With Quote
  #13  
Old 03-05-2013, 11:40 PM
johnwhof johnwhof is offline
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2013
Posts: 26
Default

Good to know. How long did it take to get to you?

My card was there in 2-3 days, I believe it was sent from one of their offices in Europe.
As far as not taking Euros with you, I'm quite sure you will get better exchange rates from your bank at home.
__________________

18 years of back pain.
Numerous x-rays
CT scans 2002 & 2010 showing disc herniation at L5-S1
MRI in 2012 showing DDD L3-S1
Scheduled for fusion here in Manitoba later in 2012 ( never did)
Went to Germany for 3 level ADR (M6) L3-L4, L4-L5, L5-S1 in late Sept 2012
3 months later, I feel Awesome!
Reply With Quote
  #14  
Old 03-05-2013, 11:44 PM
Lillyth's Avatar
Lillyth Lillyth is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 679
Default

I will inquire when I go in to transfer the payment to Dr. Clavel. Thank you!
__________________
Multiple traumas to spine starting age 13.
1st American to have 6 ADR's in one surgery. C3-4 - C/7, & L5-S1 - L3-4.
Surgery w/ Dr. Clavel, 3/18/13, M6.
Before surgery: severe spinal stenosis C5/C6 (cord "flattened" per stateside doc), + for Hoffman's & Babinsky's.
At time of surgery: 5 yrs MAX before ending up in wheelchair.
Clavel found L5-S1 partially fused. Had to cut it apart to put in M6.
Please excuse brevity - SEVERE carpel tunnel.

Last edited by Lillyth; 03-05-2013 at 11:44 PM. Reason: Forgot to say thank you
Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Money in Spines and ADR Alastair The Big File 9 05-14-2005 10:06 PM
No insurance, no money any ideas? Clinical trials? Juli The Big File 1 05-06-2005 07:47 PM
Medicine's Money Problem (ie Insurance) Justin The Big File 1 04-22-2005 05:09 PM


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 02:32 PM.


© Copyright 2006-2023 ADRSupport.org All rights reserved.