Forum: iSpine
06-09-2009, 11:54 PM
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Replies: 211
Views: 44,182
Update
I continue to get nasty surprises in my search for a US surgeon(sigh). Dr Bitan's biller has now said that the $15K DOES NOT cover the entire procedure and that I would need to add on my 30% copay...
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Forum: iSpine
06-06-2009, 08:38 AM
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Replies: 211
Views: 44,182
Update
Thx for the opinions everyone. Well, dr regan's biller still hasn't come through. She's been quite evasive in her replies to my questions, she has no eta for me either, when i call her about it, she...
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Forum: iSpine
06-05-2009, 09:12 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 5,176
Lol
I was thinking the same thing. LOL . Maybe it's all on the website & so that's why he felt comfortable with reposting it here?? Just a guess.
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Forum: iSpine
06-05-2009, 03:51 AM
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Replies: 211
Views: 44,182
Update
4 days and dr regan's biller is still working on my quote. Dr bitan's person got me a quote in 1 day. It's been extremely frustrating waiting.
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Forum: iSpine
06-04-2009, 05:14 AM
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Replies: 211
Views: 44,182
Update
Dr regan's biller says she is still working on firming up my quote. I guess I just have to stand by. Once that is done and if they deliver on the quote, I expect surgury within 2 weeks. I'm a bit...
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Forum: iSpine
06-03-2009, 02:09 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 3,546
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Forum: iSpine
06-03-2009, 01:52 AM
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Replies: 211
Views: 44,182
Update
Well, some potentially Awesome news! Dr John regan, of Beverly Hills, CA called me Sunday evening at 9pm and we spoke for about 10 minutes. He knew I was about to pull the trigger with Dr Bitan...
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Forum: iSpine
05-30-2009, 06:03 AM
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Replies: 211
Views: 44,182
Complete waste of time and money!!
WOW! Dr Peloza apparently wanted nothing to do with me. He woudlnt even answer my questions. All he said was "So, what can I do for you today". He would only confirm that C6/7 is subsiding and that C...
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Forum: iSpine
05-29-2009, 03:42 AM
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Replies: 211
Views: 44,182
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
05-28-2009, 09:54 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 4,443
3 mo Update
Per dr b, my 3 mo x rays show a failed disc at c6/7. Old pre op pains are still gone but I now have new pains on the left side of my back, neck, and shoulder due to this failed/sinking disc. Dr b...
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Forum: iSpine
05-28-2009, 07:39 AM
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Replies: 211
Views: 44,182
Reply
Good point, I dont know anything about different cages out there. Perhaps I should ask exactly what kind of cage they plan to use? Does it matter? Are some better than others? DO I need to ask...
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Forum: iSpine
05-28-2009, 06:48 AM
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Replies: 211
Views: 44,182
1st quote
Well, dr bitan's people said that my humana insurance will not cover ADR removal (which they normally charge the insurers $25,000 for) but will cover the fusion. They said that humana reinburses at...
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Forum: iSpine
05-23-2009, 06:43 AM
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Replies: 211
Views: 44,182
Update
This morning, I again was awaken early in the morning by unbelievable excrutiating pain in my left shoulder. It's completely bebilitating throbbing pain. It's very severe and something completely...
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Forum: iSpine
05-21-2009, 10:52 PM
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Replies: 211
Views: 44,182
Wow
Dr Biton called me back already, as I had emailed him with my I phone picture of my x rays around noon. He's a super nice guy as katie said. He said he would work with me on the price so that it...
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Forum: iSpine
05-21-2009, 09:38 PM
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Replies: 211
Views: 44,182
Update
Ill see what Dr peloza thinks. I think the Cervical isnt nearly as dangerous as the lumbar, and its pretty easily accessible.
In the meantime, Mark got back with me. He says Dr B is going to...
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Forum: iSpine
05-21-2009, 07:52 AM
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Replies: 211
Views: 44,182
Update
Yea, I guess I am bummed that I didnt get a little better discounted price for what clearly shows 2 tilting discs. No doubt the bottom plate of the top disc is sinking to the right, its quite...
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Forum: iSpine
05-20-2009, 10:31 PM
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Replies: 211
Views: 44,182
Interesting
The TX back Institute called and told me that they dont do follow ups or even 2nd opinion consultations with patients who have had any surgery done with a different surgeon, whether its in the US or...
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Forum: iSpine
05-20-2009, 08:32 PM
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Replies: 211
Views: 44,182
Chart
Well, according to the chart, the shoulder area where I am hurting the most correlates to C4. The shoulder to elbow shows C6/7. But the C6/7 also goes down to the hand which I dont have.
Im at...
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Forum: iSpine
05-20-2009, 05:39 PM
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Replies: 211
Views: 44,182
Interesting
Im not sure why I didnt bring this up earlier as I didnt initialy think this could be related to the current slipped disc, but since Sunday night, I suddenly developed a excrutiating throbbing pain...
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Forum: iSpine
05-20-2009, 03:29 AM
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Replies: 211
Views: 44,182
Dr Biton
Yea, I have heard of him. I just might do that. Im likely to trust Dr B as he has so much experience with these things but again, doesnt hurt to see what other docs say. If at all possible, Id like...
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Forum: iSpine
05-19-2009, 10:16 PM
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Replies: 211
Views: 44,182
My plans
Thanks everyone for the well wishes. Yea, nothing to say but "what a bummer". Im not really too worried about going through with another surgery, especially since Cervicals are pretty easy to do and...
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Forum: iSpine
05-19-2009, 04:28 PM
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Replies: 211
Views: 44,182
Dr B's analysis
Well, I heard back from Prospine as follows:
"Regretably your x-ray newante.oyur perfect 3-months x-ray does raise major concern: The c67 ADR is tilted, and this is due to an apparent sinking of...
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Forum: iSpine
05-17-2009, 02:18 AM
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Replies: 211
Views: 44,182
Reply
My US doc said he didn't see anything wrong with the x rays and if anything, it shows the ADR's are moving well. He said I might think I was standing perfectly straight at time of the x ray but I was...
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Forum: iSpine
05-16-2009, 03:05 AM
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Replies: 211
Views: 44,182
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Forum: iSpine
05-16-2009, 02:44 AM
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Replies: 211
Views: 44,182
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