Forum: iSpine
08-31-2011, 10:31 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 5,500
Hope you find a doctor
I had a double level fusion L1/2, 2/3 and a double level disc replacement 3/4, and 4/5. Cedar sinai. Dr Rick Delamarter. They do do them in the United States. So far so good, Im recovering nicely.
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Forum: iSpine
04-21-2011, 04:41 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,324
Pics
I just added a few pics. 1 is from the first x ray, the other 2 are from last week.
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Forum: iSpine
04-20-2011, 12:22 AM
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Replies: 4
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7 month update
7 months ago i had a double level fusion, and a double level disc replacement. I had gotten into an auto accident at work. I could barely walk. had pain in both legs,in groin , and lower back. Had...
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Forum: iSpine
04-19-2011, 05:12 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 4,520
Hey
I dont have any experience with Dr Acosta. Im with Maria on Dr Delamarter. I recently had a fusion at L1-2, and 2-3, and a Disc replacement at L3-4, and L4-5. He was a great doctor. I feel after a...
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Forum: iSpine
11-18-2010, 07:52 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,957
8 weeks out of surgery
Went to my 8 week check up yesterday. Dr Delamarter said everything looked good. I've been able to walk up to a mile. I've lowered my medication (norco) to 1 to 1 and a half per day. I will take...
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Forum: iSpine
10-22-2010, 02:16 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 5,512
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Forum: iSpine
10-13-2010, 01:25 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,499
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Forum: iSpine
10-11-2010, 11:03 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,499
Got the Pic uploaded... My New Back
Here is the pic of my new back . Surgery was 9/23/10. Im feeling a lot better. I know i got a long road ahead of me. Ive even been able to lower the Medication.
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Forum: iSpine
10-10-2010, 01:51 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,499
Here is a pick of my new back
Here is a copy of the X ray from my follow up visit. Dr's assistant said everything was looking good. Im really surprised at how well i feel. I can stand up straight now.
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Forum: iSpine
10-06-2010, 12:37 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 4,621
Home now
Had Surgery 12 days ago. So far most of my old symptoms are gone. With the extensiveness of my surgery im not sure what is normal pain and what is not. Right now Dr Delamarter wants me medicated to...
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Forum: iSpine
08-30-2010, 05:34 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 4,621
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Forum: iSpine
08-28-2010, 10:21 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 4,621
Well Good news, Work comp approved my surgery....
Well Good news, Work comp approved my surgery. Set for Sept.23rd. Feel like its a 2 headed sword. On one hand surgery got approved with out any problems, Thought we would have to appeal it. On the...
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Forum: iSpine
08-10-2010, 10:29 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 4,468
Good luck
I have to agree with best Doctor, over bedside manor. I am currently seeing Delamarter, He is at Cedar Sinai now. It took 2 months to get an appointment. I saw him the first time, he recommended a...
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Forum: iSpine
08-10-2010, 04:52 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 4,621
Appointment
I went to see Dr Delamarter yesterday. We went over the results of my Discogram, and CT that followed it. As previously thought L1-2,2-3,and 4-5 were all bad. 3-4 was the only one showing normal. He...
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Forum: iSpine
08-08-2010, 05:41 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 4,621
Thanks
Thanks guys. Ive seen 4 different Doctors, and finally ended up on Delamarters Door step. Every doctor seems to have different ideas about whats wrong and what i will need. One Dr wanted to give me a...
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Forum: iSpine
08-07-2010, 11:14 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 4,621
Really Confused
Well let me introduce myself, and let you know whats going on. My name is Joseph,im 41 years old. I work in the port of Los angeles. In 2004 I was injured in a slip and fall accident. I had an 18mm...
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