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Forum: iSpine 08-24-2007, 12:02 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,406
Posted By Poncho
Happy Birthday to You - I'm singing to you........

Happy Birthday to You - I'm singing to you..... :)

I'm glad that my Prodisc sister is doing well.
Forum: iSpine 08-22-2007, 12:10 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,153
Posted By Poncho
Hi Maria, I wonder if as time goes on that...

Hi Maria,

I wonder if as time goes on that the areas of degeneration in your spine have have degenerated enough to a point that some of the painful areas have begun to fuse. - Immobilizing the...
Forum: iSpine 08-05-2007, 05:39 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 19,245
Posted By Poncho
Diane looks great! Like Maria said - the smile...

Diane looks great! Like Maria said - the smile on her face says volumes!

Good to hear that you two are enjoying the sites and local festivities.

I hope Diane can come on board and post on her...
Forum: iSpine 08-02-2007, 01:20 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 19,245
Posted By Poncho
Hi Mark, I certainly hope that Diane feels...

Hi Mark,

I certainly hope that Diane feels much better in the days to come. The only thing I remember with the endo was a series of tapping while attempting to access the site.

Sending healing...
Forum: iSpine 07-24-2007, 12:26 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,591
Posted By Poncho
Ragesh, Hummm - At my school online library,...

Ragesh,

Hummm - At my school online library, they had a database called "Datamonitor". These reports would also give information regarding the competitive landscape / industry presence...
Forum: iSpine 07-22-2007, 10:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,591
Posted By Poncho
Rajesh, I am from a health care background...

Rajesh,

I am from a health care background and just graduated with an MBA - plus I am a Prodisc recipient.

Many of us in the United States are insulated in regards to the medical device...
Forum: iSpine 07-14-2007, 03:13 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 19,245
Posted By Poncho
Betsy, I couldn't have said it better myself...

Betsy,

I couldn't have said it better myself :)
Forum: Community Support - NSR 07-04-2007, 05:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,443
Posted By Poncho
Thank-you for the congrats. I really appreciate...

Thank-you for the congrats. I really appreciate it.

Mark, you are right, it will be 4 years ago that we met with Dr. B in California.

It does seem like ages ago on one hand - yet on the other,...
Forum: Community Support - NSR 07-01-2007, 08:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,443
Posted By Poncho
Post Finished MBA - Finally!!!

My last day of class was this past Thursday. It doesn't feel like it though. I keep thinking - hummmm - what do I need to read for next week? What homework is due? - etc.....

Graduation...
Forum: iSpine 06-17-2007, 03:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,219
Posted By Poncho
Hi Maria, You have been through sooo much! ...

Hi Maria,

You have been through sooo much! I guess if you have questions in your mind regarding your diagnosis and pain generators, then a visit to Dr Baumbach would probably benefit you. That...
Forum: iSpine 06-14-2007, 02:05 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 19,245
Posted By Poncho
Mark, I am soooo sorry that your wife is...

Mark,

I am soooo sorry that your wife is going through this. Unfortunately, for us nurses this is the "cost of caring". And they wonder why there is a nursing shortage?

I know that you will...
Forum: iSpine 05-29-2007, 06:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,207
Posted By Poncho
Blairsara, Thanks to the ADR surgery, I am...

Blairsara,

Thanks to the ADR surgery, I am not in chronic pain like I was. Some aches and pains especially with weather changes or overdoing it. Thus, I look at you as being strong and driven to...
Forum: iSpine 05-24-2007, 05:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,207
Posted By Poncho
Hi Maria, Making that decision is like 80%...

Hi Maria,

Making that decision is like 80% of the battle! It brings up the questions: Am I bad enough? Am I getting better? Would surgery make things worse?Only the patient knows the severity...
Forum: iSpine 05-23-2007, 06:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,207
Posted By Poncho
3 Years Post-Op - My 2nd "Birthday"

Hi guys,

I felt compelled to post that I'm now 3 years post-op from a 2 level Prodisc ADR.

Though I'm not "perfect", I will accept this life over the one I had leading up to this last surgery. ...
Forum: iSpine 05-22-2007, 07:01 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 9,643
Posted By Poncho
If anything, I hope we are entertaining :) Time...

If anything, I hope we are entertaining :) Time to refocus.

Poncho
Forum: iSpine 05-21-2007, 07:40 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 9,643
Posted By Poncho
Okay, I have to leave room for personality... If...

Okay, I have to leave room for personality... If he is sincere, compassionate and treats his patients well - Especially, since he is dealing with those of use with "broken backs" and lives - I would...
Forum: iSpine 05-20-2007, 05:17 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 9,643
Posted By Poncho
"Goggling" - ???

Hummmm - well, I would have to say that I was "sober" - unless you consider drinking coffee while viewing the pics "coffee goggling" - LOL. Perhaps, the pics don't do him justice.

Blairsara -...
Forum: iSpine 05-19-2007, 05:16 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 9,643
Posted By Poncho
Blairsara, It is good to see you posting! I...

Blairsara,

It is good to see you posting! I think the Miralax thing is a good idea - it doesn't make things go the other way - if you get what I mean.

This will take baby steps at a time. You...
Forum: iSpine 05-17-2007, 05:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,197
Posted By Poncho
It's amazing when comparing the differences in...

It's amazing when comparing the differences in industry cultures when comparing the medical profession abroad to our own. - Not just reading about it but experiencing it too - even though it was less...
Forum: iSpine 05-13-2007, 05:57 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,062
Posted By Poncho
Z-Coil

Chuck,

Can you elaborate more about the Z-Coil shoes? I seen a patient come in with a pair of them one time. However, she said it helped with her foot pain issues. They looked difficult to...
Forum: iSpine 05-12-2007, 06:48 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,059
Posted By Poncho
Has Anyone Heard From Blairsara?

I believe that Blairsara had her revision surgery yesturday and wondering if anyone has any feedback on her yet.

It is early, but I would like to hear how everything went thus far.

Blairsara -...
Forum: iSpine 05-04-2007, 06:42 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 9,192
Posted By Poncho
Mark, I love the blog! I would love to see...

Mark,

I love the blog! I would love to see more about the new stuff coming out even if it doesn't make it to the market place. It is just wonderful to see this movement toward the improvement of...
Forum: iSpine 05-01-2007, 07:53 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,312
Posted By Poncho
Dear Fireyangel, Welcome to the forum. I...

Dear Fireyangel,

Welcome to the forum. I have seen an occasional patient here and there on the spiney support forums at various stages of recovery and varying degrees of success at those points...
Forum: iSpine 04-29-2007, 06:43 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,477
Posted By Poncho
Well, I have a Select Comfort matress (the sleep...

Well, I have a Select Comfort matress (the sleep number bed). Anyways, I seem to like it. I had a waterbed prior - not good for spineys.

I have heard others praise another matress - it is like...
Forum: iSpine 04-28-2007, 06:17 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,313
Posted By Poncho
Welcome to the forum Linda!!! No more 400 lb...

Welcome to the forum Linda!!!

No more 400 lb patients for you!!!


TTYL,
Poncho
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