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Old 02-22-2009, 03:04 AM
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Hey Everyone,

The next few months are going to be extremely challenging and time consuming, as I have many professional duties and crucial examinations that will require my undivided attention. Thus, I won't have as much time to post on the forum.

I'll officially be "checking out" this week and I'll be back in June. If you need to get ahold of me, please send me an email as opposed to a private message. I wish everyone the best over the next few months.
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1997 Snow Skiing Injury
Laminotomy L4/L5 (3.7.97--17 years old)
1999 & 2003 MVA (not at fault both times)
Grade V Tears L4/L5 & L5/L6
2-Level ProDisc® L4/L5 & L5/L6* *lumbosacral transitional vertebra (11.15.03--23 years old)
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Pain-free for the last 4.5 yrs.
5.14.09 DSS with Dr. B.
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Old 02-22-2009, 04:19 AM
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Good luck with everything Justin. I hop you keep me apprised of your situation while you are gone. I definitely want to hear how you are doing and everything. You hang in there as, you will be missed here. I hope that everything works out medically for you as we are very interested in your well-being.

Please write privately as well.

Terry Newton
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MRI, EMG, Facet Injections, Epidural Blocks, Lumbar Discogram.
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Old 02-22-2009, 10:29 AM
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Good luck Justin! As Terry said, you'll be missed. I hope you're on the road to getting your leg pain removed.

If this is for your Belize assignment, don't drink the water. If you're coming to Georgia, don't eat the peanuts.

Take care,

Bob
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Old 02-22-2009, 11:38 AM
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best wishes justin
may the force be with you!!!
chuck
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Old 02-22-2009, 03:10 PM
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Justin,
you will be missed. take care and i hope that you will get any help that you need. i will be thinking about you.
phylly
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Old 02-22-2009, 04:16 PM
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Justin, we love you buddy! Best of luck with your studies and your decision making on your spine! I miss ya already!

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Old 02-22-2009, 05:58 PM
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Maybe the next few months will also bring clarity to your situation. One can only hope.

You will be missed, take care, Dale
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Old 02-22-2009, 06:13 PM
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Hey Justin, take care and good luck!
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Old 02-23-2009, 11:28 AM
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You take care.

Oh you won't be alone from me!

(Re: "What About Bob").

Be well young man.


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Old 02-23-2009, 02:15 PM
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Justin,

Be good to your-self...... Please stop in when you have a second.

You have lots to offer this forum, I'll miss your postings/info.

The outside world will be blessed to have you....

Thanks for sharing with us!

Todd
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Old 02-23-2009, 04:02 PM
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Hi Justin
Good health to you
Take care of yourself study hard and chime in when you can.
Some day we will ski together

Ill miss you
Thanks for all your help
Gil P Denis
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Old 02-23-2009, 04:45 PM
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Hi Justin,
Best wishes in your studies and with your medical issue.
God bless,
Linda
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Old 02-23-2009, 06:25 PM
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Good luck with your studies, and with making the decision for your back.
See you in June.
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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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Old 02-24-2009, 06:22 PM
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Justin,

Best of luck with everything.
Hope the spine sorts itself out.
Don't get too stressed.

Runner
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