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Forum: iSpine 05-19-2009, 09:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,350
Posted By jchebert1979
Just got back from the NL and I have requested a...

Just got back from the NL and I have requested a set of flexion extension MRI's. With my chiari history I think these should have been offered to me a long time ago due to the higher chances of...
Forum: iSpine 05-19-2009, 04:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,350
Posted By jchebert1979
It's going to be done by Dr. Jorge Isaza in Baton...

It's going to be done by Dr. Jorge Isaza in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He participated in the clinical trials so he has done many.
Forum: iSpine 05-19-2009, 01:57 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,350
Posted By jchebert1979
Thanks for the support everyone. DS: I'm...

Thanks for the support everyone.

DS: I'm not expecting a walk in the park by any means, but my doctor says that the posterior fossa decompression is much more painful. Basically have 2 4 inch...
Forum: iSpine 05-19-2009, 01:01 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,350
Posted By jchebert1979
ADR surgery scheduled

Well, my Prodisc-C surgery is scheduled for next thursday the 28th. I still have no clear answer on the autonomic dysfunction and am having a lot of problems lately, I just cannot go on like this. ...
Forum: Insurance Issues 05-17-2009, 08:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,427
Posted By jchebert1979
According to my insurance at least, lumbar ADR's...

According to my insurance at least, lumbar ADR's are still considered experimental. I'm not sure why.
Forum: Insurance Issues 05-16-2009, 04:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 5,028
Posted By jchebert1979
I didn't give them a chance to try to push me...

I didn't give them a chance to try to push me over. I found an operator who was very nice and she let me send my information directly to her (as opposed to the PO box) and she made sure it got in to...
Forum: Insurance Issues 05-15-2009, 08:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 5,028
Posted By jchebert1979
BCBS TX approval of prodisc-c

I posted this in another thread I started but I thought I would give it it's own thread. I sent in my information on 5/11/09 and called them today on 5/15/09 and it was approved. Just a reminder I...
Forum: Insurance Issues 05-15-2009, 07:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,427
Posted By jchebert1979
BCBS TX approved my prodisc ADR today. They...

BCBS TX approved my prodisc ADR today. They recieved all of my paperwork on 4/11/09 and approved it on 4/15/09. I hope and pray that this disc is the cause of my problems.


Yeah that should...
Forum: iSpine 05-14-2009, 11:14 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 4,505
Posted By jchebert1979
Cervical Stenosis / Autonomic Dysfunction

Hello everyone, I am still waiting to here back from BCBS TX on my ADR surgery, they recieved all paperwork on Monday.

Anyway, I was wondering if anyone had any info about the relationship of...
Forum: iSpine 05-13-2009, 01:03 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,366
Posted By jchebert1979
I don't know of any surgeons in that area but I...

I don't know of any surgeons in that area but I wanted you to know that Synthes should get back with you within 1-2 days.
Forum: iSpine 05-10-2009, 02:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,054
Posted By jchebert1979
MRI films

When my symptoms first started I was a wreck, I could not process information well and was in such severe pain. When the first MRI's came back along with the first "you have a herniation but it's...
Forum: iSpine 05-09-2009, 04:32 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,137
Posted By jchebert1979
I'm glad my short time here has been of help to...

I'm glad my short time here has been of help to some people. I need to write a proper introduction but there is so much information to include that I keep putting it off.

I do know what you mean...
Forum: iSpine 05-09-2009, 03:04 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,137
Posted By jchebert1979
Thanks for the responses everyone. I guess the...

Thanks for the responses everyone. I guess the hardest part now will be the wait for surgery. As much as I am glad that we have finally gotten to the bottom of thing, it doesn't do anything for the...
Forum: Insurance Issues 05-09-2009, 01:15 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 10,729
Posted By jchebert1979
I know this thread is older......Terry Allen, no...

I know this thread is older......Terry Allen, no disrespect but you were probably covered because you ensure your employees with BCBS. If they were to deny you they would risk losing your business.
Forum: iSpine 05-08-2009, 09:46 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,137
Posted By jchebert1979
I guess I forgot to add that we are going with...

I guess I forgot to add that we are going with the Prodisc-C.
Forum: Insurance Issues 05-08-2009, 09:11 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 3,718
Posted By jchebert1979
BCBS of Louisiana

I live in Louisiana however, I have BCBS of TX. The surgeon who is going to perform my Prodisc-C said that one of his doctor colleagues needs an ADR and BCBS La will not give in. He said that he...
Forum: iSpine 05-08-2009, 09:01 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 15,237
Posted By jchebert1979
I don't suffer from swelling but in my research I...

I don't suffer from swelling but in my research I have found some info. If I remember correctly, part of you sympathetic nervous system is controlled from ganglia in the cervical, thoracic, and...
Forum: iSpine 05-08-2009, 08:41 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,137
Posted By jchebert1979
Finally...

I just got back from the appt. For the first time in 19 months I actually have some validation. This doctor said that the annular tear that I have causes pain in 99% of people who have it and is...
Forum: iSpine 05-07-2009, 09:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,892
Posted By jchebert1979
I live in Louisiana, I am actually going to see...

I live in Louisiana, I am actually going to see an doctor tomorrow who does the Prodisc-C implants. He participated in the clinical trials. I have had another surgeon offer a Prodisc, but he is...
Forum: iSpine 05-07-2009, 09:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,892
Posted By jchebert1979
Yeah I understand about not being afraid of...

Yeah I understand about not being afraid of doctors but I am at the end of my struggle. I have been battling this for over 19 months. Nothing touches the pain. I have been to doctor after doctor,...
Forum: Insurance Issues 05-07-2009, 08:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,427
Posted By jchebert1979
Well the work is done and I would have had to do...

Well the work is done and I would have had to do it anyway if they were to deny it. I realise that it could be denied off the bat which is why I put everything together in the first place. I also...
Forum: Insurance Issues 05-07-2009, 07:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,427
Posted By jchebert1979
Cervical. I will def. keep everyone updated.

Cervical. I will def. keep everyone updated.
Forum: iSpine 05-07-2009, 04:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,892
Posted By jchebert1979
Question on pain patterns

Has anyone here had nerve pain that is usually not associated with the offending disc?

I ask because my herniation is at C5-6 and I have pain that is associated with the muscles that are...
Forum: Insurance Issues 05-07-2009, 04:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,427
Posted By jchebert1979
I have no idea, I thought the Lumbar discs have...

I have no idea, I thought the Lumbar discs have been around longer. At any rate, I am not giving them a chance to deny my case. I have written a full denial appeal as per "The insurance warrior's...
Forum: Insurance Issues 05-07-2009, 03:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,427
Posted By jchebert1979
BCBS of Texas

I have BCBS of Texas (although I live in Louisiana) and this is directly from their site.

Coverage:

Cervical Disc Replacement

Artificial intervertebral cervical discs may be considered...
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