Have you heard of any of these dr's?

Kathy · #1 (**permalink**) 01-21-2009, 05:23 PM

I just talked to Dr. Garcia's research department and they have 8 spots left! I told her about my previous litigation and she said that it was not an exclusion, nor was current litigation! I am about to check airfare for next week, so I can go out and see him, sign up for the trial and get all the pre-op workup. She was going to ask if the manufacturer if I could follow up with Dr. Zigler (who was also a researcher in the trial; but has done the max he can do), so I didn't have to keep flying back. Turns out that Aventura is in between Miami and Fort Lauderdale, so on the beach wouldn't be so bad.

I had originally tried to get in this trial with Dr. Zigler; but it was already closed. From what the lady told me, it sounds like Dr. Garcia is really big into ADR. He was the first in the US to implant the Charite, teaches other dr's ADR and has been doing ADR since 1999. I am trying not to get to excited, just in case for some reason I don't qualify; but it's hard not to when you can see a possible end to your misery.

Thank you all for your replies, thank you for all your help! You guys are the best! I had to have my day of tears yesterday and sadness, and now I am ready to fight again.

ImpOssibleOne · #2 (**permalink**) 01-21-2009, 08:49 PM

What a difference a day makes. Sounds like a good plan, Kathy. Like the idea of Florida too. :-)

Cindylou · #3 (**permalink**) 01-21-2009, 09:42 PM

Kathy,

Good for you. And you are so right. You need a day (or more?) to scream, tantrum, cry, over something NOT going the direction you want it to. And then pick yourself back up and start over again. I think we could all write a book on the ups and downs of insurance denials, appeals, pain swallowing us whole, only to spit us back out again. It is not for the faint of heart. I hope this one with Dr. Garcia pans out for you. It sounds promising, that's for sure.

Cindylou

runner · #4 (**permalink**) 01-21-2009, 09:46 PM

Hi Kathy,

I sent you a private PM on the other site.
If you catch my drift.
I am happy it looks like you have a solution. If things change, maybe you can use my advice.

runner

mmglobal · #5 (**permalink**) 01-21-2009, 10:23 PM

I've seen Dennis as a patient. I understand that he's a good surgeon (from my local physical therapists), but problems with his office and scheduling blew him out of the water when I was trying to schedule my first discectomy with him.

I've spent a fair amount of time with Rolando Garcia at the conferences. A hobby of his is the history of ADR and he has some amazing stories to tell.

I've spent a lot of time with Yue and he has some unique training that makes him attactive.

Coric presents a lot at the conferences.

SandyW · #6 (**permalink**) 01-21-2009, 11:13 PM

Garcia - Florida - sun - warm.

Yue - Connecticut - snow - cold.

Both good, but you're not used to the beautiful snow and nippy temps

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Know you're Good to Go, Kathy

- - - yep a

lady!

Sandy

Kathy · #7 (**permalink**) 01-22-2009, 02:54 AM

I got an appointment, next Thursday the 29th with Dr. Garcia. I will be arrriving in Florida on Wednesday the 28th, in the afternoon and leaving Saturday the 31st, early morning. This will give me all day Thursday and Friday for the appointment, meeting the research people and signing up, then all the required tests and pre-op stuff. I am having to go alone, since we can't afford for both of us to go. That kinda sucks; but I suppose I will be busy. I will probably just hang out at the hotel and sleep in my spare time, not crazy about being in a strange place alone. It cost me $800 for the airfare, hotel and rental car (which was cheap for this area) Now, I just have to come up with enough money to pay for me to get back and stay for surgery. Please keep praying.
Kathy