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| iSpine Discuss Leaving for Florida in the Main forums forums; Kathy, hope you pass the presecreening this time. I wonder if you and I might be having similar surgical timelines. ... |
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01-28-2009, 07:43 AM
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Good luck!
Kathy, hope you pass the presecreening this time. I wonder if you and I might be having similar surgical timelines. Im having my discogram tommorrow, meeting w/ Dr Zig Next tuesday, and as long as Aetna and that nutty psychologist doesnt get in the way, Im hoping to get a 2/16 date that Dr ZIg's scheduler suggested for ADR.
I cant wait for my surgery. No hesitations whatsoever,well, at least so far. LOL. Maybe the day of surgery Ill freak out then.LOL. Im in so much deep penetrating pain at nights that I feel nautious. Ughhhh. Will look forward to your updates. Thats great you found a reputable doctor!! 
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01-28-2009, 11:36 AM
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Kathy,
Great news. I am praying that you have the surgery you need and soon join us on the otherside. Don't get too tanned while you are there, otherwise, people in icy Dallas might get jealous. Listen to the docs and don't overdo it. I am sending positive thoughts your way. Love and prayers, runner
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01-28-2009, 12:25 PM
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Tell Dr. Garcia I said Hi.... have a mojito for me!
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1997 MVA 2000 L4-5 Microdiscectomy/laminotomy 2001 L5-S1 Micro-d/lami 2002 L4-S1 Charite' ADR - SUCCESS! 2009 C3-C4, C5-C6-C7, T1-T2 ProDisc-C Nova Summer 2009, more bad thoracic discs! Life After Surgery Website President: Global Patient Network, Inc. Founder: www.iSpine.org
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01-28-2009, 02:36 PM
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good luck
Wishing you the best re candidacy for this trial and all that might happen afterwards.
I just returned from Fla. a week ago and my father reports beautiful weather outside of Tampa (Superbowl is there this coming weekend). Dr.Garcia is in Miami if I remember correctly or ??? Enjoy the beach and that Margarita! Travel safe now 
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01-28-2009, 03:05 PM
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Kathy,
I'm glad your brother is able to join you for your time in Florida. An extra set of eyes and ears is always beneficial at appointments. It is amazing how much you can miss, that a loved one can pick up. Or even hear something different and then get your loved one's take on it. So that is excellent. I truly believe you will pass this one with flying colors! Keep us posted and I hope you get your surgery date soon. God bless. Cindylou
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bicycle accident 6/01: 2 compression fractures @ T12-L1; vertibroplasty; 4/06: right hip labral tear & arthroscopic repair; 4/07: lumbar prodiscs @ 3 levels, L3-6 by Dr. Bertagnoli; 7/02/08: ALIF L6-S1; 7/30/08: reopened to remove bone cement, leaked onto S1 nerve root; 8/08: pulmonary embolism, double pneumonia, collapsed left lung, pleurisy, pleural effusion; ALIF fusion complete; 3/10/09: SI Joint Fusion by Dr. Stark; Jury still out.
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01-28-2009, 04:44 PM
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I hope all goes well for you Kathy. The flight, and the consult with Dr. Garcia. I hope you are able to get into the trial, and have surgery to relieve your pain.
Best of luck to you.
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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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01-28-2009, 05:07 PM
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Be Safe and Good Luck
Kathy,
Hope this finds you in the air and on your way to some Florida sunshine. Toes and fingers, arms and legs! all crossed - it's your time.  God bless you and know that you're in our thoughts and prayers. Very, Very best Wishes!!! Sandy
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**Accidents, active life-style, always some back/neck pain controlled w/ibuphrofen 2004 excessive pain, x-ray, PT, MRI diagnosis cervical DDD **PM recommended, meds, PT, massage therapy, chiropractor, injections **Dec. 2007 numbness and weakness in left arm/thumb, x-rays, MRI, discs at C4-7 pushing on spinal cord, fusion or ADR out of country **April 7, 2008, discogram at C3-4, surgery 4 levels, Prodisc-C, Dr. Bertagnoli, Germany
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01-28-2009, 05:11 PM
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Best of luck, Kathy! I'm glad your brother is going with you; it's always good to have someone around.
Since I can't be there I'll hoist a margarita in your honor.  You'll make the trial, no sweat! I have a good feeling. Adrienne
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