Forum: iSpine
07-15-2008, 04:36 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 8,949
being patient, the biggest test of faith
eddie,
i can remember 5yrs, 11mos, and 7gays ago, i was still in a lot of pain, back pain, groin pain, nerve pain from my prodisc surgery, at 5months i watched Mark and another friend play tennis,...
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Forum: iSpine
07-12-2008, 04:41 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 6,237
Lets all band together
Maybe all of us ADR recipients in the Los Angeles area should go and crash the CTAF meeting and make ADR a part of the local meeting & show how
ADR has changed our lives for the better!!
I'm...
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Forum: iSpine
07-12-2008, 04:00 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,823
Holy moly
This is scary, reading all of this from the eyes of a
Prodisc US Trials patient, for the last 5yrs after my surgery
i've had 10 or so x-rays of my implants per year, i was rushed into a CT scan...
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Forum: Community Support - NSR
06-15-2008, 05:27 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 4,190
get smart
ahhhh, Maxwell Smart, Get Smart, brings back memories, great time to grow up with those old black and white T.V.
:D
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Forum: iSpine
06-04-2008, 01:13 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,932
Congrats!!
Poncho,
been a long time since that lunch in Santa Monica, but i do keep up on all of your posts! A congratulations is in order for the 4 year mark! Things get better and better with time, as if you...
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Forum: Community Support - NSR
05-25-2008, 06:01 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,762
wait till you see me now
i'm pretty chunkie in that pic, i'll be showing off my new featherweight self at the next spiney get together, been on a diet for my health that fits me well!! never would have thought i'd be able to...
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Forum: iSpine
05-25-2008, 05:50 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 5,462
PPO vs HMO
After a major spine surgery like ADR it's amazing to find out just what is covered and what is not! My ADR surgery was approved by my PPO, and i called in to find out what i might expect to pay, i...
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Forum: iSpine
05-22-2008, 06:00 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 4,889
ooooo another reunion
Dale
count me in, i think i know you from Marks many get togethers be a good chance to see you all again, and i think they ought to be called ReVivals, as i get such a charge from all of the stories...
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Forum: Community Support - NSR
05-22-2008, 05:53 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,762
da need for speed!!
Mark,
thanks for the website, i'm an avid nascar fan! and this, well fits right into my Gearhead Mentality! I have to say the greatest time of my life besides my recovery from my Prodisc surgery...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
05-19-2008, 09:07 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 3,865
going on 6 years and nomorepain!
never in a millon years would i have thought or if any one had told me that it was possible to get rid of the incredibly high level of pain that i had with back surgery well i would have thought you...
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Forum: iSpine
05-13-2008, 04:08 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 4,582
very-very-interesting
hmmm, right after surgery, oh within an 8hour period i was rushed into a CT-scan due to abnormal swelling in my legs and feet and my left leg was warmer than my right, my scan noted some issues with...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
05-13-2008, 03:47 AM
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Replies: 92
Views: 29,484
Diane & I will have to compare x-rays
U.S. Trials vs Germany Prodiscs, glad to hear you both are doing well, It was great to talk with you on Mothers day! so when is the next west coast meeting of spineys? Another feat of mine, and a...
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Forum: iSpine
05-13-2008, 03:06 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,392
the jury system
i think you will find that when you go before the judge, and explain your situation to the bailiffs and the judge, they will be very understanding, and excuse you from jury duty for that period, even...
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Forum: iSpine
05-12-2008, 01:18 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 3,600
Cheryl:
just a quick not to say don't give up,...
Cheryl:
just a quick not to say don't give up, and listen to everything your body tells you to do, if you read Marks posts from early on, i was the "other" prodisc person that met Mark and Moe for...
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Forum: iSpine
05-12-2008, 12:40 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,651
a family member with RSD
Mark:
I have a close cousin that has been diagnosed with RSD,
i know first hand of his trials and tribulations with the disease and how dibilitating it can be, recently he has had a electrical...
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Forum: iSpine
05-11-2008, 11:30 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 7,387
the ultimate MrB
Willie:
we have met and talked at several of Marks functions, and i like many are not of the same religious beliefs as you, but i do share a belief one the same! i'm glad you wrote a book about your...
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Forum: iSpine
05-11-2008, 11:01 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 19,519
hmmm,sky diving?
i used to be afraid of heights, and a lot of things, but now after my prodisc surgey, i have tried more things than ever before, although not sure i would trust my heart to jump out of an airplane,...
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Forum: iSpine
04-03-2008, 08:03 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 3,600
i'm back once again
hey all, i lost my way for a while, but am back to report as i am a prodisc trials patient, surgery was mid 2002,L4-L5 L5-S1, all i can say is i still have to pinch myself from time to time to see...
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Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs
04-03-2008, 07:45 AM
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Replies: 92
Views: 29,484
just getting back online, wow such news!
Dianne and Mark,
glad to hear the surgery went well, it's been such a long long time since we spoken i feel so out of it, as life seems to go on and on. but time to catch up, please call when you...
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Forum: iSpine
12-01-2006, 07:43 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 6,256
count me in!
hey all, i also have some vacation time coming, and january is the best time to take off work in the swimming pool business, i haven't skied since high school either, i bet it's been over 30yrs, and...
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Forum: iSpine
12-01-2006, 07:32 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 5,500
incredible day as always
mark and Doc zeegers:
it was a great experience and good to see all of you that attended, even though i had to cut out early, wasn't feeling 100%, but it told me i need to get back into the loop and...
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Forum: iSpine
12-01-2006, 07:19 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 3,346
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