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[Katie]

The surgeon in the BC lower mainland is Dr. Mark Matishak, from the Royal Columbian I believe. He only takes patients from his home province however, and I lost out on a booked appointment with him when he decided to enforce that policy.

I was disappointed at the time, but everything has worked out for the best, so no problems. His office staff is wonderful and he comes highly recommended. I believe he has trained in Germany also.

Good luck with everything!

[Nihola and Bernard]

Thanks for the name of the bc doctor. I haven't been on ispine for awhile. We've been waiting for 9 months to see a different doctor here in BC, only to find out today that he doesn't even want to see Bernard, and thinks there is nothing he can do. Very disapointing day, will any of these doctors ever give a %$&@? He did recommended to our family doctor to contact a doctor in New West Minster. It turns out to be Dr. Matishak.

So tonight I just thought I'd do a search on Dr. Matishak, get some info. Seems to be good press on this fellow, so there may be a light here. We'll see. It did cheer me up to do a search on him and end up back on ispine!

thanks, hope you're all doing well.

[cherylstewart67]

i have looked into what is called "travel tourisum" and it's in high demand. i bet there is a market for it somehow. What about it Mark? I know a travel agent that may be able to help....Just thinking out loud. So sad that peps from the great US of A must go outsoide country to get things done. When will the FDA see that adr is the way to go?

[LangleyM]

Hi, I'm new here. I was searching PRODISC L recovery expectations when I found iSpine.. I have double prodisc L implant surgery scheduled in a little over 7 weeks. It's on the bottom two disks, both have been operated on in the past. The first was in 93 after a work accident, and again in 2007 to relieve compressed nerves, unfortunately a little late, so I have nerve damage. The second surgery was performed by the aforementioned surgeon from New Westminster, he is also doing the double disc implants. I can say I have complete confidence in his abilities He had suggested Germany as I need six discs, (Yes I have six lumbar?) and in Germany they will do three at a time, but as I said it was a work accident and even me offering to pay 100% would basically null & void future coverage. (different blog Dr. M said it would be a year before another two can be put in... and same if I need a 3rd operation. I'll let you know how the first two take in a couple of months. Note. I do work with a fellow that had one implant done a few years ago by Dr. M and he has never felt better, he states he's 100%, so I'm optimistic for a 33.3% improvement Anyway, I hope I'll be giving a positive update in June. Good Luck all, keep the chin up

[dshobbies]

Hi LangleyM and welcome to the forum,

I'm glad you found a doctor in whom you have trust. It's often a difficult process.

And did I read correctly, you need 6 ADRs in your lumbar spine? The max I've ever heard of was 5. 5 level Fred is doing quite well but what a huge undertaking - and 3 surgeries.

Why don't you start a new thread and give us a little more of you circumstances.

Dale