Justin:
At least you have an answer now, my friend, and a solution for your symptoms. How does this take the vertebrae off of the cord where it is compressing on the spinal cord itself? Did they give you any idea that this would allow you to live near pain free and, with all of your mobility? I would hope that they would have given you some kind of prognosis for your quality of life. I will pray for you and, will pray that this operation would be a success. I want my friend back in one piece. 
You take care of yourself and let us support you in this difficult time and, through this difficult decision.
Your Friend,
Terry Newton
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1980 ruptured L4-L5
1988 ruptured SI-L5
1990 ruptured C5-C6
1994 ruptured C6-C7
1995 Hemi-Laminectomy C5-C6, C6-C7 Mayo Clinic
Bicycle Accident 2004
MRI, EMG, Facet Injections, Epidural Blocks, Lumbar Discogram.
Stenum Hospital Surgery November 4, 2006
Prestige Disc C5-C6, C6-C7
Maverick Disc S1-L5, L4-L5
Last edited by Terry Allen Blackburn; 02-23-2009 at 10:51 AM.
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