Forum: iSpine
07-14-2018, 09:51 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 9,884
Hi Maria,
I'm glad to see that your foot...
Hi Maria,
I'm glad to see that your foot healed. :)
I can't believe that I have been off here this long. Well, December 5th 2016 is when I had my 2 level c-spine Mobi-C ADR and I'm doing okay....
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Forum: iSpine
02-26-2017, 04:14 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 9,884
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Forum: iSpine
12-27-2016, 11:25 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 9,884
Hey Maria,
Just wow in regards to insurance...
Hey Maria,
Just wow in regards to insurance and deductibles. I *think* my deductible is somewhere around 5K. However, currently going back and forth with insurance for coverage on this...
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Forum: iSpine
12-17-2016, 04:16 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 9,884
Almost 2 Weeks Post-Op
Hi Maria,
Well I finally sucked it up and had the 2 level cervical artificial disc replacement at C 5-6 and C 6-7.
Of course like the lumbar surgery I had was similar to the post -op pain that...
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Forum: iSpine
11-06-2016, 04:56 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 9,884
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Forum: iSpine
11-05-2016, 05:20 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 9,884
2 Level Cervical ADR
Hi Maria, well 2 level ADR it is at C5-6 and C6-C7. A waiting insurance approval. I haven't called Mark yet. I don't think I have his number anymore. I hope he's okay. Just haven't seen him much...
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Forum: iSpine
10-07-2016, 06:21 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 9,884
Thanks Maria, :)
Ya know what's weird about...
Thanks Maria, :)
Ya know what's weird about this is my arm pain has settled down quite a bit over the last couple days (that's when I start thinking.....Am I bad enough for surgery yet?) ...
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Forum: iSpine
10-01-2016, 04:46 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 9,884
Well, I had a appointment with a neurosurgeon...
Well, I had a appointment with a neurosurgeon this past week. He has recommended a fusion or artificial disc at C5-C6 and C6-C7. He did admit to me though that he has not placed many artificial...
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Forum: iSpine
09-08-2016, 01:57 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 9,884
Thanks Maria, well where I live locally, I'm...
Thanks Maria, well where I live locally, I'm just looking for an opinion due for that date end of September. Now for the other neurosurgeon in Cincinnati, I sent my films to him. I have not seen him...
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Forum: iSpine
09-05-2016, 07:31 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 9,884
Maria,
I'm glad you are able to manage your...
Maria,
I'm glad you are able to manage your pain well.
Anyways, here are the results of my cervical MRI:
Impression:
Bulging disc material with superimposed disc protrusions along the left...
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Forum: iSpine
08-28-2016, 01:56 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 9,884
Thanks Maria,
I appreciate your response. ...
Thanks Maria,
I appreciate your response. The surgeon I think I want to lean toward (we'll see) is the one in Cincinnati.
I have PMd Mark from here, but haven't heard back from him yet. ...
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Forum: iSpine
08-27-2016, 04:06 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 9,884
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Forum: iSpine
08-13-2016, 04:29 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 3,447
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Forum: iSpine
07-29-2016, 05:54 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 3,447
Hi,
I'm a lumbar with 2 ADRs now having...
Hi,
I'm a lumbar with 2 ADRs now having cervical issues.
I hope you husband has had some improvement since the last post.
How many discs did he have replaced?
I'm curious to know who...
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Forum: iSpine
07-24-2016, 02:06 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,356
Hi Maria,
I haven't reached out to him yet. ...
Hi Maria,
I haven't reached out to him yet. Hoping this will heal on its own. Going to start PT this week. If that doesn't work try chiropractic (non-manipulative) and go from there.....well......
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Forum: iSpine
07-17-2016, 04:02 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,356
Thanks Maria,
It is good to hear from you...
Thanks Maria,
It is good to hear from you too!
I trying to read through posts to get caught up here.
It will be interesting to see what is new in spine technology.
In the meantime, I'm...
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Forum: iSpine
07-16-2016, 04:55 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,356
Cervical Issues
Hello, well it has been a long time since I have corresponded on here. Some names are the same, but I do see new as well.
For those of you who don't know me, I'm a lumbar spiney who eventually...
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Forum: iSpine
08-30-2012, 04:45 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,963
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Forum: iSpine
08-30-2012, 04:42 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 4,389
TENS Unit
Hi there,
The TENS unit did help when set at the right setting. Make sure they show you all the settings it has. (yes - I did go to work with it as a nurse with wires and all). It all depends...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
03-08-2012, 02:00 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 4,094
Thanks Maria and Jsewell,
I am glad to hear...
Thanks Maria and Jsewell,
I am glad to hear Maria that the spinal issue are getting better on their own. Unfortuneately, it takes time. 10mg methadone I think is doing pretty good.
Judy - I...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
02-24-2012, 05:17 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 4,094
8 yrs Post-Op in May - Prodisc L4-5 L5-S1
It has been awhile since posting last. This May will mark 8 years that helped turn this spiney around - but still keeping fingers crossed.
I has also been about 10 years that I began to work with...
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Forum: iSpine
10-24-2010, 05:50 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 5,502
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Forum: Community Support - NSR
02-01-2010, 02:24 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,760
Not from Southern Cal here (Ohio native) - but...
Not from Southern Cal here (Ohio native) - but looking for an excuse to get the hell out of the icebox - LOL.
I have been ot So Cal once to meet with Mark and Dr. B. Such a beutiful area and very...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
02-01-2010, 02:21 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 4,513
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Forum: iSpine
07-06-2009, 04:27 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 3,327
Hi Jchebert,
I don't get on here much...
Hi Jchebert,
I don't get on here much anymore - unfortunately my time management skills for the past year or maybe two have been horrible.
However, after reading this - if this physician...
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