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Forum: iSpine 11-24-2009, 08:13 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,609
Posted By jentop
Good luck with your Turkey Day adventure! I was...

Good luck with your Turkey Day adventure! I was in Straubing in Jan'09 for my 2 level ADR (ProdiscC-not nova)by Dr. B accompanied by family and Mark. It was the best vacation I'd had in years,lol!...
Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs 11-19-2009, 06:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,377
Posted By jentop
Smile Two levels rocks!

Matt,

Congrats! I had a similar surgery with Dr. B, just move the hardware down one level. I received the ProdiscC, not the nova. This was interesting to me as others following me within weeks...
Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs 11-19-2009, 05:51 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 12,760
Posted By jentop
J, I just read the entire thread, from back...

J,

I just read the entire thread, from back early in the year. I can so relate to your comments about knowing your body and what pain is from where. I truly admire you! I experienced much the same...
Forum: iSpine 10-04-2009, 01:58 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 13,252
Posted By jentop
Mark, It really sucks that you're in so much...

Mark,
It really sucks that you're in so much pain. Your comments about it hopefully being muscular make sense to me. I also can relate to the fears about the thoracic spine issues too. (As you may...
Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs 05-24-2009, 03:27 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 36,483
Posted By jentop
Wink Walk tall and carry a big stick....to use on Mark!

Mark,
I'm glad your trip is winding down and everything has gone well for you. I am still amazed at your resilience at just 7 weeks. I fully understand the sentiment you expressed about thinking...
Forum: iSpine 04-15-2009, 02:07 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,419
Posted By jentop
I agree with your decision to go forward. I...

I agree with your decision to go forward. I recently (Jan 27th)had 2 level cervical ADR with Dr. Bertagnoli for the same reasons(plus more-ie:high pain levels at times, cord impingement/compression...
Forum: Community Support - NSR 04-13-2009, 02:54 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,175
Posted By jentop
I'm nearly at the half century too, so I don't...

I'm nearly at the half century too, so I don't think it's the old-timers syndrome. ;) But I also have worse back pain when laying down at night. Also, getting the right pillow configuration is vital...
Forum: iSpine 04-12-2009, 10:20 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,369
Posted By jentop
Wow, another horsewoman who has also experienced...

Wow, another horsewoman who has also experienced vertigo, mold sensitivity, fentanyl reaction. I feel for you! I had recurrent, chronic vertigo for over a year. (I think that my spine is now somewhat...
Forum: iSpine 04-12-2009, 10:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,173
Posted By jentop
The issue of loss of balance is one I struggled...

The issue of loss of balance is one I struggled with for quite some time before my recent cervical 2 level adr surgery. (I also have lumbar pathologies, not yet warranting surgery as of review of...
Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs 04-12-2009, 12:52 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 36,483
Posted By jentop
I would say you're right on target, Mark. The...

I would say you're right on target, Mark. The statement you made about the new configuration of your neck and its effect on the soft tissues is exactly what I felt around the same time. Now at nearly...
Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs 04-09-2009, 05:49 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 36,483
Posted By jentop
Hey Mark, Is it wrong to be jealous of you?...

Hey Mark,

Is it wrong to be jealous of you? Not only did you out-do me getting out a day earlier, but got the new and improved Pro-Disc-C-Nova and now the adjustable beds! Sounds like a bit of...
Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs 04-08-2009, 10:11 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 36,483
Posted By jentop
Mark, Okay, now you've finally got me...

Mark,

Okay, now you've finally got me posting on iSpine!(Be careful what you wish for, you never know what you'll have to go thru to get it.)
BTW, Tyler is impressed that you are recovering with...
Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs 04-08-2009, 12:15 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 36,483
Posted By jentop
Thanks so much for posting Diane. I'm so glad...

Thanks so much for posting Diane. I'm so glad Mark is doing well. I also hope you can get some sleep too. Please tell Mark that Tyler and I wish we were there to take a video for Youtube,;) I can't...
Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs 04-08-2009, 01:01 AM
Replies: 173
Views: 36,483
Posted By jentop
Smile Great news!

Yahoo!!! Thanks so much for posting Justin! I've been home all day and checking every hour or two, driving myself crazy. I nearly had an anxiety attack last night with all the deja vu. I'm 10 weeks...
Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs 04-06-2009, 08:34 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 36,483
Posted By jentop
Only the Best for the Best!

Mark,

I'm so glad I got to talk to you before you were too relaxed tonight with that wonderful pill. If it could get me to sleep, you'll be rested for the morning. I know you may not get a chance...
Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs 02-20-2009, 02:47 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,882
Posted By jentop
Thumbs up More good progress

Just an update-
today I totally impressed myself, and my husband, by doing a decent tight-rope walk with my eyes closed. Pre-op during my neuro exam with Dr. Baumbach, I couldn't do one or two steps...
Forum: Abstracts and Articles 02-20-2009, 02:31 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,241
Posted By jentop
Talking Dental ABs or the half-pitbull woman

Thanks for the great articles. I've sent an email to the Pro-spine docs to see what they recommend for me. I'm thinking the risk is low but still wouldn't be surprised if it's recommended for me as...
Forum: Abstracts and Articles 02-17-2009, 11:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,305
Posted By jentop
Question Antibiotics before dental?

This is news to me. I am today 3 weeks post-op for 2 level Prodisc-C by Dr. Bertagnoli. I am doing great at this point. I saw this post about the prophylactic ABs and wonder what the reasoning is as...
Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs 02-16-2009, 02:37 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,882
Posted By jentop
Smile original post-op post

Cervical ADR in Straubing/Vertigo followup
(I'm re-posting this here as I'm not sure where I posted it and wanted to be sure Mark knows I'm not in some witness-protection program as I haven't posted...
Forum: iSpine 02-15-2009, 03:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,211
Posted By jentop
Smile Super news! I am just short of 3 wks post-2-level...

Super news! I am just short of 3 wks post-2-level cervical ADR and way happy! I also found that medical hypnotherapy before I left for Germany really helped me deal with the pre-surg anxiety I'd been...
Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs 02-15-2009, 03:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,882
Posted By jentop
Smile Jennifer's C5/6-6/7 ADR:first person post

Hi all, it's me Jennifer. I posted somewhere earlier last week but don't really know where that post showed up, oh well. It was a bit of a long ramble anyways. First, thanks for all the supportive...
Forum: iSpine 02-13-2009, 09:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,031
Posted By jentop
Smile Cervical ADR in Straubing/Vertigo followup

(I'm re-posting this here as I'm not sure where I posted it and wanted to be sure Mark knows I'm not in some witness-protection program as I haven't posted much.)
Hello all,
I just read the posts...
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