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Forum: iSpine 05-01-2009, 11:47 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,095
Posted By treefrog
Does anyone have a recommendation for a good...

Does anyone have a recommendation for a good power converter, they like?
Forum: iSpine 05-01-2009, 05:36 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,718
Posted By treefrog
Right. Which is why I wanted to know if the DVD...

Right. Which is why I wanted to know if the DVD players they have available to put in your room at the hotel Theresientor are N. American players, or European.
Forum: iSpine 05-01-2009, 03:07 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,260
Posted By treefrog
Oh boy, CL. You are really going through it all,...

Oh boy, CL. You are really going through it all, aren't you. I am so sorry for this latest development, not what you need on top of everything you've already gone through.

But yes, you will...
Forum: iSpine 05-01-2009, 02:58 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,718
Posted By treefrog
Anybody know if the DVD players they have at the...

Anybody know if the DVD players they have at the Hotel Theresientor are N. American, and play DVD's with Region 1 encoding? Or are they for playing locally rented movies?

My boyfriend and I are...
Forum: Community Support - NSR 04-30-2009, 04:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,132
Posted By treefrog
Hmm. Well now that the WHO has issued the phase 5...

Hmm. Well now that the WHO has issued the phase 5 alert, I am starting to get worried about whether this is going to impact my surgery plans. I really hope that it starts to calm down, rather than...
Forum: iSpine 04-30-2009, 04:22 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,718
Posted By treefrog
You should also consider getting your doctor to...

You should also consider getting your doctor to write a note too, saying that you are prescribed the medication for pain. Even though your prescriptions will be in labeled bottles, it doesn't hurt to...
Forum: Community Support - NSR 04-29-2009, 03:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,132
Posted By treefrog
Yes, the media is definitely making more out of...

Yes, the media is definitely making more out of it, because that's what they do, sensationalize anything they can. That's not to say that authorities shouldn't be aware and on the look out, and the...
Forum: iSpine 04-28-2009, 07:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,187
Posted By treefrog
I think the question is whether the sensation of...

I think the question is whether the sensation of heat is verified to be a symptom of nerve damage? That str8shooter5, is saying that he had an EMG that did not show nerve damage, so is his sensation...
Forum: Community Support - NSR 04-28-2009, 06:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,132
Posted By treefrog
My boyfriend is very nervous for what this might...

My boyfriend is very nervous for what this might mean for our trip to Germany, for my surgery at the end of May. I keep trying to tell him not to panic, and wait to see how things pan out. I just...
Forum: iSpine 04-28-2009, 05:58 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,718
Posted By treefrog
Well, I have an appointment to see my PM doc. The...

Well, I have an appointment to see my PM doc. The nurse sounded like she was willing to at least talk to me, about what I might need. She mentioned the person from their office who went to Stenum, so...
Forum: iSpine 04-27-2009, 05:44 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,095
Posted By treefrog
Yes, I was planning on just staying at the Hotel...

Yes, I was planning on just staying at the Hotel Theresientor the entire time (well, I will be in the hospital, but Bob will have the room). Bob likes to lift weights, and they have access to a gym...
Forum: iSpine 04-27-2009, 04:53 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,313
Posted By treefrog
Mary, how are you doing? I hope you were able to...

Mary, how are you doing? I hope you were able to get some relief by going to the ER yesterday. And today is the appointment with your doctor, is that right?

Well, I hope they are getting you back...
Forum: iSpine 04-27-2009, 04:50 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,095
Posted By treefrog
Sandy, if you take your own pillow, how to they...

Sandy, if you take your own pillow, how to they handle that on the plane? I mean as far as allowing a limited number of items to be brought on board? Do they give you a hard time, or do they consider...
Forum: iSpine 04-27-2009, 04:47 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,095
Posted By treefrog
I thought of some things that might be helpful,...

I thought of some things that might be helpful, both for the hospital, but also for the flight.

Ear plugs and an eye mask (for sleeping).
Undershirt to wear under the brace.
Sundress or...
Forum: iSpine 04-26-2009, 04:08 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,095
Posted By treefrog
Thanks for starting this thread Jess. There are a...

Thanks for starting this thread Jess. There are a lot of great people here, who went to Germany for their surgery. I'm sure people will give us some good advice.
Forum: iSpine 04-26-2009, 04:06 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,718
Posted By treefrog
Michelle, I did ask Dr. Fenk-Mayer what they...

Michelle, I did ask Dr. Fenk-Mayer what they thought of my facets, but I didn't really get an answer. Of course with Dr. B being on vacation right now, it's only Dr. F-M at the helm. I had a facet...
Forum: Insurance Issues 04-25-2009, 11:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,666
Posted By treefrog
Jess, I think this would probably be the right...

Jess, I think this would probably be the right place to post whatever information you used for getting insurance to pay for your surgery.

And congratulations, again.
Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs 04-25-2009, 11:46 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 18,805
Posted By treefrog
Kathy, I hope you are feeling better. You need...

Kathy, I hope you are feeling better. You need all your energy for surgery recovery, having to battle a virus isn't going to help, is it? Well, I hope it's not taking too much out of you, and that it...
Forum: iSpine 04-25-2009, 11:40 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,313
Posted By treefrog
Mary, do not feel bad about coming here and...

Mary, do not feel bad about coming here and complaining, even about the same thing over and over. We are here to listen to you, no matter what.

You are in pain, and not getting any relief. We...
Forum: iSpine 04-25-2009, 11:22 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,718
Posted By treefrog
Oh, very cool Jess. I hope you are able to...

Oh, very cool Jess. I hope you are able to re-arrange your flights.

After yesterday's feeling of panic at everything that needed to be done, I am feeling strangely calm today. Maybe it's because...
Forum: Straubing and Bogen, ProSpine, Dr. Bertagnoli 04-25-2009, 03:47 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,702
Posted By treefrog
How far is this hotel from St. Elisabeth's, by...

How far is this hotel from St. Elisabeth's, by taxi (walking?)?

Also, has anyone used the available gym facilities - Vitadrom (I think)? How far is it from the hotel?
Forum: iSpine 04-24-2009, 07:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,324
Posted By treefrog
Wow, Mary. My heart is aching for what you are...

Wow, Mary. My heart is aching for what you are going through. I wish that there was some way that I could help you. Well, just know that we are all here for you, to help in the only real way that we...
Forum: iSpine 04-24-2009, 06:08 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,718
Posted By treefrog
Hi Michelle, thanks for writing to me on your...

Hi Michelle, thanks for writing to me on your first post. Yes, the American dollar isn't so great either. Not the best time to be paying for surgery overseas, but my back isn't cooperating. ;) I look...
Forum: iSpine 04-23-2009, 09:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,692
Posted By treefrog
What great news Jess. I am so glad that it is...

What great news Jess. I am so glad that it is working out for you. Hopefully, one day, it won't be so difficult for all US citizens to have ADR surgeries covered by insurance.
Forum: iSpine 04-23-2009, 08:51 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 15,424
Posted By treefrog
CL, I hope you don't have a terrible time at the...

CL, I hope you don't have a terrible time at the ER, and that they are able to help you right away.

I'm glad your son is coming to drive you. Please try to remain calm, you will be all right. Let...
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