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Forum: iSpine 06-08-2009, 03:41 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,227
Posted By jchebert1979
I truly wish that I was the only one that this...

I truly wish that I was the only one that this gross incompetance has affected. Your story angers me and frightens me at the same time.

I will not let them ignore me any longer.
Forum: iSpine 06-08-2009, 02:05 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,227
Posted By jchebert1979
Here is an example of the type of ignorance that...

Here is an example of the type of ignorance that I have encountered every step of the way.

This is my latest thoracic spine MRI. It was done on 4-8-09 at my request because of the severe...
Forum: iSpine 06-07-2009, 08:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,227
Posted By jchebert1979
Thanks guys, even being able to vent here helps a...

Thanks guys, even being able to vent here helps a little. After seeing the pain that this ordeal is causing my family, when they ask me how I am doing I usually lie. As much as it hurts me to not...
Forum: iSpine 06-07-2009, 06:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,227
Posted By jchebert1979
All of my herniations have been evident from the...

All of my herniations have been evident from the very first MRI almost two years ago. The problem is that all of them have been ignored as the cause of my pain. I had no way of knowing that these...
Forum: iSpine 06-07-2009, 06:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,227
Posted By jchebert1979
Myelogram/Discogram Question

I would like to know how long after surgery ADR surgery should one wait to have a discogram and/or myeolgram.

My reason for asking is because the many MRI's I have taken have failed to show the...
Forum: iSpine 06-07-2009, 04:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,054
Posted By jchebert1979
Here are another couple slices of my flexion...

Here are another couple slices of my flexion extension MRI. I want to point out that these are weight bearing since I was sitting. The picture on the right is in a neutral position.



I also...
Forum: iSpine 06-06-2009, 04:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,256
Posted By jchebert1979
Mainly I am looking for experts in thoracic spine...

Mainly I am looking for experts in thoracic spine surgery here in the states that accept major insurance carriers. I will most probably be using Mark's services, however if you have read my other...
Forum: iSpine 06-06-2009, 01:01 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,256
Posted By jchebert1979
Thoracic Herniation Surgery

I know that this is an ADR board and that there are no ADR's for the thoracic area yet, but I would like to know if anyone here has had surgery for thoracic herniations. If you have been following...
Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs 06-05-2009, 07:27 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 14,097
Posted By jchebert1979
Believe me, the last thing I wanted was to make...

Believe me, the last thing I wanted was to make anyone feel like I do not appreciate the support I am recieving. If anyone felt like that because of my posts, please accept my apology.

It is not...
Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs 06-05-2009, 12:37 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 14,097
Posted By jchebert1979
I was finally able to get an appointment with a...

I was finally able to get an appointment with a PM after someone cancelled. It will be this coming Monday.

I am more convinced than ever that the remaining discs are and have been my problems...
Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs 06-02-2009, 06:38 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 14,097
Posted By jchebert1979
Thank you everyone, I know you mean well and I...

Thank you everyone, I know you mean well and I appreciate the support.

I was once referred to what I thought was a pain management doctor by my neurologist. He did some trigger point injections...
Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs 06-02-2009, 02:52 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 14,097
Posted By jchebert1979
Hey runner, I understand what you are saying...

Hey runner, I understand what you are saying about the pain medication, but if IV fentanyl does nothing for the pain then I don't think there is any other medication that will help.

I don't...
Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs 06-02-2009, 12:01 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 14,097
Posted By jchebert1979
Mark, I don't mean that I am flexing my head...

Mark, I don't mean that I am flexing my head intentionally. The pain happens when I am for example sitting down and resting my head against a head rest. It is not when I look up, as I can do that...
Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs 05-31-2009, 03:05 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 14,097
Posted By jchebert1979
5/31/09 I hope I am not rambling and posting...

5/31/09

I hope I am not rambling and posting too much for everyone but writing it down really helps me deal with the constant anxiety that I am having.

Last night was really rough. I could not...
Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs 05-31-2009, 02:25 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 39,528
Posted By jchebert1979
If you wanted to continue with the oxycodone...

If you wanted to continue with the oxycodone taper you could try using percocet (5mg oxycodone/500 tylenol). They are not time released, but it is a lower dosage of oxy. Just a thought.
Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs 05-31-2009, 02:32 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 14,097
Posted By jchebert1979
I am having to find the balance between resting...

I am having to find the balance between resting and being up and moving. I would love to just lay around and take it easy but the remaining pain still prevents me from staying still too long. I am...
Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs 05-30-2009, 08:22 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 14,097
Posted By jchebert1979
5/30/09 Thanks for the input everyone. ...

5/30/09

Thanks for the input everyone.

As for the mother situation, she is back home in Alabama. I know she means well but I need to focus on getting better with the least amount of stress....
Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs 05-29-2009, 10:34 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 14,097
Posted By jchebert1979
5/29/09 Well I made it back home. I had...

5/29/09

Well I made it back home. I had surgery about an hour from where I live. I did have a bit of a scare today though. When I was being discharged I got into an argument with my mother who...
Forum: iSpine 05-29-2009, 02:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,274
Posted By jchebert1979
I know this is probably a stupid question, but...

I know this is probably a stupid question, but did you check out the website? Disc Dynamics, DASCOR Disc Arthroplasty System (http://www.discdyn.com/index.html)

I have never heard of it, but it...
Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs 05-29-2009, 02:33 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 14,097
Posted By jchebert1979
C5-6 Prodisc-C Surgery Blog

5/28/08

Hey everyone, I had my surgery today and am out of recovery and into my room. Surgery was scheduled for 10am but didn't get started until 12:45pm, I think I was in recovery until about...
Forum: iSpine 05-27-2009, 12:18 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,983
Posted By jchebert1979
Sent you an e-mail.

Sent you an e-mail.
Forum: iSpine 05-26-2009, 11:53 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,731
Posted By jchebert1979
Well this is total crap. Just after posting I...

Well this is total crap. Just after posting I went to the site and after 2 years they are now charging a fee. They have a free trial but the monthly fee is around $15. It's helped me a great deal...
Forum: iSpine 05-26-2009, 11:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,731
Posted By jchebert1979
Useful Anatomy Tool

Early in my search I came across a pretty useful anatomy tool. It is 3D anatomy software that allows you to add or remove systems of the body including the nervous system and muscles.

With a...
Forum: iSpine 05-26-2009, 05:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,054
Posted By jchebert1979
Flexion Extension MRI

Even though my surgery is only two days away, I went ahead and requested a set of Flexion Extension MRI's. Although I do not have the report, here are some pics.
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs 05-24-2009, 01:22 AM
Replies: 173
Views: 39,528
Posted By jchebert1979
What great news. I wish you all the best. Did...

What great news. I wish you all the best. Did you get a C7-T1 disc? I did not think that they had those discs yet.
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