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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs 05-28-2013, 01:14 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 15,677
Posted By Firerescuefin
Thanks Mark...As I mentioned in the previous...

Thanks Mark...As I mentioned in the previous post...I pick my spots now:) ...and stay on top of strength and mobility daily...kind of like maintaining a vintage race car ;)
Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs 05-24-2013, 10:43 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 15,677
Posted By Firerescuefin
Update

I'm going to keep this short, but plan on coming back later to expound.

The short story is that I am doing awesome. I still work as a firefighter (Captain).....I have 2 little boys and 1 on the...
Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs 07-16-2011, 05:43 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 12,090
Posted By Firerescuefin
Grant congrats on your success and your...

Grant congrats on your success and your willingness to share it.

Mark is the man...and it certainly is a dark world that he leads many through. As new patients, we are at such an incredible...
Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs 06-13-2011, 03:00 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 15,677
Posted By Firerescuefin
Just wanted to add, that I am not on here a lot,...

Just wanted to add, that I am not on here a lot, but my PM's are linked to my e-mail address, and I certainly will answer any questions that I can. I think the world of Mark and his services. As I...
Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs 05-13-2011, 09:25 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 15,677
Posted By Firerescuefin
Had someone write me a couple of days ago, and I...

Had someone write me a couple of days ago, and I spent 90 minutes on the phone with him last night about my experience and questions. The back is great. I work out 3-4 times a week. On the bike...
Forum: iSpine 03-14-2009, 08:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,471
Posted By Firerescuefin
Fibrin Sealant

Linda,

I was looking for more info on the procedure that you had done. Can you provide any more info or steer me towards another post. I hope it goes well for you...it seems like something many of...
Forum: iSpine 03-14-2009, 03:04 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,010
Posted By Firerescuefin
Good Luck

Kathy,

Good luck with your surgery. I have no doubt you will do well. The pain I had was certainly manageable....nothing like getting hit by a semi truck. I felt really nauseous for the first 24...
Forum: Abstracts and Articles 03-14-2009, 03:05 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,018
Posted By Firerescuefin
Thanks for the Article Justin

Justin,

Thanks for posting the study. That was one that I definitely wanted to see. Have you made any headway with regard to your recent setback and new symptoms.

Geoff
Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs 03-14-2009, 02:54 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 15,677
Posted By Firerescuefin
Update March 09

Things are going well out in Colorado. No doubt glad that I had the surgery. I am still dealing with some nerve issues (bi lateral, especially upon sitting). I am not really sure whether they are...
Forum: iSpine 11-23-2008, 06:02 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,796
Posted By Firerescuefin
Ironman Florida 2010

God willing....Put it on your calendar. The date is not scheduled yet, but it is usually the first or second week of november. I am signing up for a sprint and olympic distance for summer 2009. Mark,...
Forum: iSpine 11-07-2008, 11:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,755
Posted By Firerescuefin
Hey Dreamy

Hey Dreamy,

I have recently gone through this surgery at 2 levels (see surgery blogs). I would be happy to answer any questions that I could. You have come to a place where plenty of people have...
Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs 11-02-2008, 08:43 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 15,677
Posted By Firerescuefin
3 weeks

It's hard to believe it has been 3 weeks already. Right now I am focusing on healing and getting back into shape. If you have read my blog at all, you will know that I believe that managed activity...
Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs 10-20-2008, 10:21 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 15,677
Posted By Firerescuefin
Home sweet home

We stepped in the front door about 40 minutes ago. The wachine machine is running and we are about to get in the shower. The flight was not bad at all. I made sure that I stayed plenty mobile due to...
Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs 10-19-2008, 08:55 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 15,677
Posted By Firerescuefin
Ripe to Heal....So long from Munich

Well, it's sunday night and we will be heading home tomorrow. We will be flying directly from Munich to Denver.

We have had a wonderful week in Munich. I cannot say enough about how beautiful and...
Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs 10-16-2008, 08:00 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 15,677
Posted By Firerescuefin
Pictures..

Went to upload them...having problem with JPG format. Says "this in not a valid image format" I checked the size...it fits within parameters for JPG...


MARK.....Help!!! or anyone else with...
Forum: iSpine 10-16-2008, 05:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,607
Posted By Firerescuefin
The Darkness

Hey Dale,

That is a battle that each of us fight every day. There are days you win, and days you lose. How to remain proactive in light of a current episode or as we begin to fear the next one is...
Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs 10-16-2008, 02:05 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 15,677
Posted By Firerescuefin
Final Payment....More to come

Final payment was about 25K Euros....This was less than anticipated due to:


No need for another MRI
No Discogram
Checked out 1 day early
Anesthesiologist was considerably less.

It's nice...
Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs 10-15-2008, 03:05 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 15,677
Posted By Firerescuefin
Plans

Thanks everyone for the encouraging thoughts. We are out and about today. Tomorrow is the final meeting with Dr. Zeegers...I think more of a formality at this point. We took some pics yesterday, will...
Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs 10-14-2008, 09:59 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 15,677
Posted By Firerescuefin
Tuesday at Alpha....and the "Zeegers Shove"

Its tuesday morning at Alpha Klinik, and I am waiting to meet with Dr. Zeegers and get payment taken care of. I actually checked out of the clinic last night, which was a day early. Mark first...
Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs 10-13-2008, 09:21 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 15,677
Posted By Firerescuefin
I never liked Mondays....but today is different

Yesterday (Sunday) I had the drain removed from my stomach (that could not come soon enough). There's nothing like carrying a 32oz bottle full of blood/fluids from a surgical wound everywhere you go....
Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs 10-12-2008, 10:46 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 15,677
Posted By Firerescuefin
The three greatest pieces of plain dried toast bread I have ever had

Mark and Cheryl...thanks for warm thoughts!

For those who have been through this experience, you're probably laughing...for those that have not. It is Sunday morning. I have had nearly nothing to...
Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs 10-11-2008, 09:08 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 15,677
Posted By Firerescuefin
Thanks for the support

Ispine Gang,

Thanks for the encouraging words. I did do the shuffle from the operating room and spooky is a pretty good description. Thankfully, due to resources like Ispine, I was prepared for...
Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs 10-11-2008, 02:03 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 15,677
Posted By Firerescuefin
Settling In

Well, it's saturday afternoon around 4pm. I just got back from my first real walk. The abdominal pain (although certainly real) was not my problem. The issue was my continual reaction to the...
Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs 10-10-2008, 07:36 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 15,677
Posted By Firerescuefin
Cool Hardware

Well its, a little after 9:15 in the evening in Munich. I am laying in my room with my wife and son beside me. I will post more later on this evening, but the short story is that the discs I have now...
Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs 10-09-2008, 06:59 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 15,677
Posted By Firerescuefin
Discography

The discography was completed a few months ago. The results were very conclusive and reproduced my pain exactly. Dr. Zeegers saw no reason to do another. I was very clear with him regarding tests. I...
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