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Forum: iSpine 10-01-2009, 05:27 PM
Replies: 211
Views: 38,511
Posted By Katie
Steve, I'm glad you got a solid answer about the...

Steve, I'm glad you got a solid answer about the cause of your issues. The not knowing would cause a lot of stress.

Could you direct me to the article about the greater risk of adjacent level...
Forum: iSpine 10-01-2009, 03:46 AM
Replies: 211
Views: 38,511
Posted By Katie
After the new lab report I just received...

After the new lab report I just received regarding allergy testing for metals, I was wondering if it's possible that Steve was severely reactive to the metals that were implanted? It may have...
Forum: iSpine 09-22-2009, 02:16 PM
Replies: 211
Views: 38,511
Posted By Katie
Oh Steve, what a turn of events. My prayers are...

Oh Steve, what a turn of events. My prayers are with you. I don't know what else to say except good luck with it all. I have to look up all the terms to see exactly what they are doing with you...
Forum: iSpine 09-02-2009, 03:43 AM
Replies: 211
Views: 38,511
Posted By Katie
Bob's statement wasn't so much negative as...

Bob's statement wasn't so much negative as realistic. He's just pointing out the facts, and that may help Steve take another look at where he is heading. I think the Dr. Regan plan is in his best...
Forum: iSpine 08-08-2009, 02:29 PM
Replies: 211
Views: 38,511
Posted By Katie
Oh Steve, I am so sorry, and can certainly...

Oh Steve, I am so sorry, and can certainly empathize with your pain (as can most here)

Is it (pain) worse than before surgery? Any news on Dr. Regan? Your composure throughout this whole...
Forum: iSpine 08-04-2009, 02:54 PM
Replies: 211
Views: 38,511
Posted By Katie
Dear Lord Steve, I feel sick for you. I can't...

Dear Lord Steve, I feel sick for you. I can't believe they play with people's lives like this. Actually, I do believe it, as they are doing similar stuff with me at the appeal level.

I've often...
Forum: iSpine 07-14-2009, 09:50 PM
Replies: 211
Views: 38,511
Posted By Katie
Steve, how are things going? Please give us an...

Steve, how are things going? Please give us an update if you can.
Forum: iSpine 07-06-2009, 12:46 PM
Replies: 211
Views: 38,511
Posted By Katie
Steve, I hope my post wasn't the one that...

Steve,

I hope my post wasn't the one that made you hide away. I truly meant no offence, and it was a quick response from my gut. I was very confused and concerned at Dr. B's response, and...
Forum: iSpine 06-22-2009, 09:16 AM
Replies: 211
Views: 38,511
Posted By Katie
:eek: That's all I can say. After all the other...

:eek: That's all I can say. After all the other consults, including his own, that's what he comes up with? Holy crap.:eek:

Sorry Steve, god or no god, what if he is wrong, and further waiting...
Forum: iSpine 06-10-2009, 07:31 PM
Replies: 211
Views: 38,511
Posted By Katie
Sorry Steve, I wish I had more to offer. :( It...

Sorry Steve, I wish I had more to offer. :( It is so frustrating when all the red tape gets in the way of getting what we need. It sure sounds like staying in the States would be better for...
Forum: iSpine 06-09-2009, 11:57 PM
Replies: 211
Views: 38,511
Posted By Katie
Steve, maybe it might pay to talk to Dr. Bitan in...

Steve, maybe it might pay to talk to Dr. Bitan in person about this. His people don't always know that he's spoken to a patient and made other arrangements. That happened to me, although it wasn't...
Forum: iSpine 06-06-2009, 04:12 PM
Replies: 211
Views: 38,511
Posted By Katie
Just to give you a head's up...Dr. Bitan is away...

Just to give you a head's up...Dr. Bitan is away till the 10th. That's not far away, and they can probably touch base with him if need be, but thought you would like to know.

Keep trying...you...
Forum: iSpine 06-05-2009, 02:27 PM
Replies: 211
Views: 38,511
Posted By Katie
Is the money really worth the frustration? Will...

Is the money really worth the frustration? Will there be other problems down the road? I don't know anything about this doctor, but I am very frustrated for you.

Please continue to vent here,...
Forum: iSpine 06-03-2009, 06:12 PM
Replies: 211
Views: 38,511
Posted By Katie
Nuts Steve, I really wanted you to go first with...

Nuts Steve, I really wanted you to go first with Dr. Bitan :D Then I could get your first hand opinion about him...that has to be worth $5K, right! ;)

I'm sure whomever you decide to go with will...
Forum: iSpine 06-01-2009, 03:27 AM
Replies: 211
Views: 38,511
Posted By Katie
It's not like these doctors are short on...

It's not like these doctors are short on patients, is it? They are all busy and making a good living, right?

Then why are their shorts in a knot? Up here, it takes a year or two to get an...
Forum: iSpine 05-30-2009, 01:54 PM
Replies: 211
Views: 38,511
Posted By Katie
I was told not so long ago that if I went out of...

I was told not so long ago that if I went out of country for surgery, to not expect very good treatment here if I needed the help of a NS when I came back.

Since I live in the land of universal...
Forum: iSpine 05-28-2009, 09:00 AM
Replies: 211
Views: 38,511
Posted By Katie
Steve, I don't know anything about the different...

Steve, I don't know anything about the different fusions either. I have been told by Dr. Bitan that I will be in the hospital for several days following my cervical ADR hybrid surgery. I realize...
Forum: iSpine 05-22-2009, 09:11 PM
Replies: 211
Views: 38,511
Posted By Katie
I am so, so happy that you were able to touch...

I am so, so happy that you were able to touch base with Dr. Bitan so quickly. He did come through like I thought he might ;)

What a relief, with the reassurances he has given you. It must feel...
Forum: iSpine 05-20-2009, 12:34 AM
Replies: 211
Views: 38,511
Posted By Katie
Steve, when I was totally confused, another...

Steve, when I was totally confused, another member here talked me into contacting Dr. Bitan in NYC. He is very well respected, one of the top in the country, and convinced me after a three hour...
Forum: iSpine 05-19-2009, 08:05 PM
Replies: 211
Views: 38,511
Posted By Katie
Good lord, I am so sorry to hear this. This...

Good lord, I am so sorry to hear this. This really makes a person pull deep down for even more inner strength. Thankfully it sounds like you still have a bucketful of that strength left, and can...
Forum: iSpine 05-17-2009, 03:47 AM
Replies: 211
Views: 38,511
Posted By Katie
Sounds like the same thing up here. The neuro...

Sounds like the same thing up here. The neuro said not to expect any treatment here if I went away for surgery, but then said they would have to treat me, but don't them to be 'happy' to treat me. ...
Forum: iSpine 05-15-2009, 03:31 AM
Replies: 211
Views: 38,511
Posted By Katie
I was told beforehand that if I was planning on...

I was told beforehand that if I was planning on seeing an 'outside' doctor, to be prepared for the local surgeons to refuse to treat me if something went wrong. When I pushed and asked if they would...
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