Yes, I have written off my insurance company. I don't feel like trying to fight them, with a very low likelihood of success. I have BC/BS of NC.
I also have to have 2-levels done (L4/5 and L5/6), and just got my surgery date with Dr. Bertagnoli, for May 26. My boyfriend and I are taking out a loan, to pay for the surgery. I know in this economy, it isn't the best time to try and get a loan. But if there is any way possible for you to financially swing it, it sounds like you should try.
I know I haven't really been living life, only existing. The pain has made it impossible for me to do much, that isn't absolutely necessary.
I hope that you are able to find a way to have surgery, and get rid of the pain, so you can start living again.
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Cathy
46 years old. 12-15 years of intermittent pain, 2 years with constant pain.
DDD, L4-5 and L5-S1, pain confirmed by discogram.
PT, ESI's, Facet injection and block, Acupuncture - all no help.
2-level (Prodisc-L) ADR surgery with Dr. Bertagnoli, May 26, 2009.
Currently taking Opana-ER (tapering off) and oxycodone
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