Forum: iSpine
10-06-2014, 10:27 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 4,289
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Forum: iSpine
10-06-2014, 10:14 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 3,937
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Forum: iSpine
09-09-2014, 04:50 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 3,186
Ins. Appeal / testimonies
Hi all, I have really put a lot of time and effort into building my appeal with BCBS. I have received some great advice from a appeals advocate who works with my wife. One of the things she told me...
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Forum: iSpine
09-03-2014, 05:08 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 3,183
Good stuff Mark. I might have a different...
Good stuff Mark. I might have a different attitude if my coccyx even allowed me to entertain the idea of cycling again. I recently talked to Dr Zeegers specifically about it post-op (and after my...
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Forum: iSpine
09-02-2014, 03:03 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 3,183
cycling & back pain
I find it very interesting that so many people not necessarily in this forum, but in general start a intense cycling regimen AFTER having ADR surgery. It seems to me that cycling itself can be the...
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Forum: iSpine
08-27-2014, 09:29 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 7,545
Hey Kargs, Did Dr Z say pushups are Ok? I'm...
Hey Kargs, Did Dr Z say pushups are Ok? I'm dying to do something for my upper body but will not even touch another free weight again. I am 2 months ahead of you and here is my experience with...
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Forum: iSpine
08-23-2014, 03:19 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 8,318
Thanks much Jim, I did submit a 'Letter of...
Thanks much Jim, I did submit a 'Letter of Medical Necessity' that Dr Zeegers filled out. It was not elaborate but he spoke of my unbearable suffering. I am reaching out to my local neurosurgeon...
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Forum: iSpine
08-21-2014, 11:15 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 8,318
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Forum: iSpine
08-19-2014, 06:28 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 8,318
still waiting on BCWW
I have never been involved in such a messed up, bureaucratic situation. So far they have requested several documents a 2nd and 3rd time and assigned a 2nd case # to my case.
When I talk to the...
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Forum: iSpine
08-19-2014, 03:11 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 8,318
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Forum: iSpine
08-18-2014, 06:39 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 8,318
4 months
I am doing very well. ALmost never think about it anymore. Not doing anything crazy though. Walk 2 x day, Swim 3 x week. No Percocet!
My coccyx which is unrelated still aggravates me, but...
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Forum: Insurance Issues
08-11-2014, 04:06 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 4,905
Not looking good
I really had my hopes up when a BCBS WW rep called me about a month ago. He needed for me to have one document that was not legible resubmitted. This made me think, they are working on it - so that's...
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Forum: iSpine
07-19-2014, 03:33 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 6,653
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
07-15-2014, 08:24 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 6,839
Even if your facet joints were better and there...
Even if your facet joints were better and there were no bone density concerns, in your case with what you've been through - I'd take fusion anyway. If hindsight were 20/20! you'd probably be about...
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Forum: iSpine
07-15-2014, 06:05 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 7,545
I agree with Vicki & Maria wholeheartedly. I...
I agree with Vicki & Maria wholeheartedly. I wasn't sure how to interpret one of your early posts (it may have been on the other forum) but my 1st reaction was, take it easy - don't be anxious to...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
07-15-2014, 03:40 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 6,839
Wow, I just posted and had not seen your...
Wow, I just posted and had not seen your decision. 100% endorsement. I am glad that you have the finances to do this. You are having a magnificent surgeon remove the failed disk. Was it easy to...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
07-15-2014, 03:27 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 6,839
In God's hand
I think you have the right attitude. God expects us to use our minds and seek knowledge, but in the end it ALWAYS comes down to trust
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
07-12-2014, 02:48 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 6,839
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
07-09-2014, 08:10 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 6,839
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Forum: iSpine
07-05-2014, 07:52 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 7,545
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Forum: iSpine
07-04-2014, 07:14 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,328
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Forum: iSpine
07-04-2014, 07:09 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,328
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Forum: iSpine
07-02-2014, 06:48 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 7,545
Right about now, I estimate it's about 8 in the...
Right about now, I estimate it's about 8 in the evening and you are in your 1st night of recovery on the Beta Klinik. I must warn you, that little accordion jig that plays when a patient buzzes for...
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Forum: iSpine
06-06-2014, 02:58 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 3,697
Karger, You have every reason to be confident...
Karger, You have every reason to be confident that you will have a good outcome.
1) You are only having 1 level done
2) You are relatively young and healthy
3) ActivL is IMO the best lumbar...
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Forum: iSpine
05-23-2014, 06:27 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 8,318
I am closing in on 5 weeks now and all is going...
I am closing in on 5 weeks now and all is going very well. Pain levels keep getting better, med levels keep going down. Dr Zeegers fixed me. The surgery report validates my decision and Dr Zeegers...
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