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				 14 years 
 it's been a long time since I've been on this site. I had my 2 level ADR surgery in 2002. I was the 2nd person to get 2 prodiscs under the trials here in California. I am at 14 years and counting! 12...
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	| Forum: iSpine  10-28-2014, 08:01 PM | 
	
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				 thanks for replying, for the most part the... 
 thanks for replying, for the most part the seizures are under control with heavy meds. I do have a few a year, all tolerable. was just wondering if anyone else had anything close to this
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	| Forum: iSpine  10-04-2014, 04:45 AM | 
	
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	| Forum: iSpine  08-19-2014, 05:49 AM | 
	
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	| Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs  08-09-2014, 05:32 AM | 
	
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				 12yrs post op 
 it's been 12 years since my adr surgery(medical study). I'm still reporting great results. I've had a few bumps and scrapes along the way, I was rear ended by a texter! sandwiched between 2 cars-...
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	| Forum: iSpine  09-15-2013, 04:23 AM | 
	
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				 interesting fact 
 I remember seeing this somewhere either in my surgical notes or my medical file, not knowing what it was about. far as I know at this time or the time since my adr surgery. I have some other issues,...
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	| Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs  07-03-2013, 02:23 AM | 
	
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				 positive positive positive 
 love your positive energy it so helps the mind body & soul and it is infectious to others around you.sorry to hear about your complications. that is one of the reasons this website is so great we...
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	| Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs  07-02-2013, 06:10 AM | 
	
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				 11 yrs post-op from US medical study 
 I've been absent for a while, somehow I lost my log on information but I found my way back... Mark wanted me to post about life after back pain. I consider myself one of the lucky ones.I was in one...
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	| Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs  05-23-2012, 12:31 PM | 
	
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				 2 prodiscs here 
 Pipe dream? some are success stories some are not, just like fusion some never take & some fail, there are no guarantees, surgery is risky business. I'm having my 10th year anniversary post op, i was...
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	| Forum: iSpine  05-23-2012, 12:16 PM | 
	
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				 take your time 
 Spine surgery is something you want to check out very carefully, maybe see a few doctors get 2 or 3 or 4 opinions and have all  information about your condition pros and cons layed for you to make a...
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	| Forum: Community Support - NSR  05-23-2012, 12:06 PM | 
	
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				 your right it was awesome 
 I had the pleasure of being on a hilltop way above Sunset blvd at a pool party, it was an incredible sight, surrounded by my neices and nephews and cousins, we took 2 sheets of white paper, with our...
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	| Forum: iSpine  05-20-2012, 02:55 PM | 
	
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				 i've seen this in my past records 
 Mark, i am also interested in this, i have seen this Arachnoiditis in my past medical records prior to spine surgery, or maybe during surgery i can't remember now.....interesting stuff. Summer is...
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	| Forum: iSpine  01-01-2012, 08:05 AM | 
	
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	| Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs  07-28-2011, 04:49 AM | 
	
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				 Congrats is right! 
 we are about a month apart on the 9yrs post op, i too have had an incredible 9 yrs, glad to that you are a success WoooooooooWhoooooooo
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	| Forum: iSpine  07-27-2011, 05:58 AM | 
	
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				 yeow bone on bone 
 I too had L4-L5 & L5-S1 bone on bone for many years, i had a  laminectomy at L4-L5 @ age 24 after a botched spinal tap, and it scared me out of surgery for 30 yrs!! It collapsed shortly after my 1st...
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	| Forum: iSpine  07-27-2011, 05:39 AM | 
	
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				 hmmm, dog beach, sounds good 
 so the 27th is tomorrow, can't make it this week, but i'd like to try for next week as i think i can get off for an afternoon, where is it and what time?
 Mark feel free to call me and fill me...
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	| Forum: Community Support - NSR  07-13-2011, 06:38 PM | 
	
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				 9 years post op and counting 
 Hey All, it's been a while since i last posted, i spoke to Mark a few days ago, so i thought i'd post my success story here.....
 I am in the medical study and one of the first to get a prodisc 2...
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	| Forum: Community Support - NSR  07-13-2011, 06:11 PM | 
	
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				 old volvos 
 my favorite is my old 1973 volvo E1800es wagon, it's the most fun i have ever had, gets 35 to 38 miles on the road with my electric overdrive, of course you need to have a prodisc or 2 to drive it...
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	| Forum: Community Support - NSR  04-14-2011, 09:04 PM | 
	
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				 so cali and it's treasures 
 All of you that belong to AAA should stop in and get a So.Cal travel guide
 it has listings of some wonderful places to go and see, also you can log onto
 California's gold with Huell Howser, who...
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	| Forum: iSpine  12-31-2010, 01:20 AM | 
	
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				 8 yrs plus :--) 
 i remember being told the Prodiscs will last a lifetime, and not just limited to a ten year span, i am at 8yrs plus, and in the US Trials, i am extremely happy with my results, although my recovery...
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	| Forum: iSpine  10-30-2010, 06:07 PM | 
	
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				 surgery taken lightly? 
 i have to put in my 2 cents, so here goes......
 i don't think any surgery should be taken lightly, especially spinal surgery.
 And consideration of artificial discs, should be taked very seriously,...
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	| Forum: iSpine  10-30-2010, 05:48 PM | 
	
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	| Forum: iSpine  09-21-2010, 04:31 AM | 
	
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				 way cool 
 i still think you and all your sky diving croonies are nuts, but it does make for some great pictures!! i'll stay in the plane for pictures thank you very much................LoL:eek:
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