Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
11-03-2019, 05:48 PM
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Replies: 52
Views: 16,001
10 Year Update
I'm several months past my 10 year anniversary since having 2 level ADR surgery. All is well!
I still have residual nerve pain from the damage done prior to surgery. It's either abated somewhat or...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
08-10-2010, 09:41 AM
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Replies: 52
Views: 16,001
Thank you Dale. I didn't expect to be at this...
Thank you Dale. I didn't expect to be at this point this soon.
My wife still hasn't had any type of surgery. Her symptoms abated (for now). My company changed to Blue Cross this year so she'll be...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
08-08-2010, 02:53 PM
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Replies: 52
Views: 16,001
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
06-20-2010, 01:45 PM
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Replies: 52
Views: 16,001
14 months out
It's been 14+ months since the two level ADR at Stenum Hospital. The pain is gone. Completely. None. Nada. Zip.
Two weeks ago my wife, son and I flew to Phoenix to pick up my mother who is having...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
12-29-2009, 12:49 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 4,188
Bama fan,
You might try the Hughston Clinic...
Bama fan,
You might try the Hughston Clinic in Columbus, GA. Dr. Burkus was involved in the Maverick clinical trials. He's doing my follow up exams and is a supporter of ADR technology.
Roll...
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Forum: iSpine
10-01-2009, 11:36 PM
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Replies: 211
Views: 38,341
Steve,
I'm glad to hear you came through...
Steve,
I'm glad to hear you came through your revision with flying colors! I hope all remains well with your recovery. Just remember one thing........DON'T OVERDO IT!!!!!
Best wishes,
Bob
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Forum: iSpine
09-05-2009, 10:39 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 11,751
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Forum: iSpine
09-05-2009, 10:24 AM
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Replies: 211
Views: 38,341
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Forum: iSpine
09-05-2009, 12:27 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 11,751
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Forum: iSpine
09-02-2009, 10:41 AM
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Replies: 211
Views: 38,341
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Forum: iSpine
09-01-2009, 10:51 PM
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Replies: 211
Views: 38,341
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Forum: iSpine
08-15-2009, 10:15 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,762
Ray,
I'd very careful before trying this...
Ray,
I'd very careful before trying this procedure. The FDA trial in the US has just started and it really hasn't been proven to succeed anywhere in the world. Even the spine brokers are hesitant...
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Forum: iSpine
08-13-2009, 12:34 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,762
Ray,
You're in the right country to have a...
Ray,
You're in the right country to have a back problem at least! I know there are going to be a lot of recommendations on surgeons. I'd give a hard look at Dr Ritter-Lang from Stenum Hospital. He...
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Forum: Community Support - NSR
06-29-2009, 09:37 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,999
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Forum: iSpine
06-15-2009, 12:30 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,483
From my understanding, Dr. Bertagnoli is a...
From my understanding, Dr. Bertagnoli is a shareholder in the company that developed the ProDisc. Although his website offers implantaions of other discs, I'd imagine he promotes the ProDisc above...
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Forum: iSpine
06-12-2009, 11:58 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,627
Paul,
There are several great surgeons...
Paul,
There are several great surgeons around the globe that can help you. Dr. Ritter-Lang at Stenum Hospital in Germany performed my 2 level lumbar ADR. Today was my 11th week post-op. I...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
05-06-2009, 10:22 PM
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Replies: 52
Views: 16,001
Runner,
I feel great today. The bug has left...
Runner,
I feel great today. The bug has left the building. I've had only 25 mg of Percocet in the last 9 days. Once the cold/ virus symptoms abated, I feel noticably better (from the surgery) than...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
05-04-2009, 01:15 AM
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Replies: 52
Views: 16,001
My everyday life
Cathy,
Well I can't do much walking on my street as it's too hilly. Walking to the addition entrance truly is uphill both ways. I've been walking around the perimeter of my yard several times a...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
05-02-2009, 11:36 PM
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Replies: 52
Views: 16,001
Thanks Justin and Kathy. I had a little of a...
Thanks Justin and Kathy. I had a little of a setback Tuesday though. My wife, son and I all came down with a fast moving virus around noon. It hit us that quickly. I had a dry throat and runny nose...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
04-28-2009, 11:28 AM
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Replies: 52
Views: 16,001
30 day follow up
Thanks to Jake222 and his wife's advice, I'm pretty much back to normal. Their advice was to eat Pringles Lite with Olean oil. It helped with the regularity issue the very next morning.
The pain...
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Forum: iSpine
04-23-2009, 09:07 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 6,857
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
04-18-2009, 09:52 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 3,063
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
04-15-2009, 02:58 PM
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Replies: 52
Views: 16,001
Kathy,
I'm beginning to think the travel...
Kathy,
I'm beginning to think the travel miscues were beneficial in a way. I've gotten back on feet quicker than the other 4 patients in my group after the long flights. Maybe the exercise helped...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
04-14-2009, 06:48 PM
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Replies: 52
Views: 16,001
All,
Thanks for your kind words.
I let...
All,
Thanks for your kind words.
I let Lufthansa know what happened. The ticket agent at Bremen Airport had entered all of the right info into the computer. They're looking into the lapses that...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
04-12-2009, 04:00 PM
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Replies: 52
Views: 16,001
Thanks all.
I just wonder if over...
Thanks all.
I just wonder if over international waters, is it legal to whack a teenager with a cane? Food for thought for you Justin in case you run into a similar situation in May :D.
Gil,...
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