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Forum: iSpine 06-12-2009, 03:39 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 9,561
Posted By Katie
Godspeed. Our prayers are with you.

Godspeed. Our prayers are with you.
Forum: iSpine 06-12-2009, 03:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,645
Posted By Katie
KK, I'm not quite understanding why the military...

KK, I'm not quite understanding why the military doctors are speaking German. Are you not American? The military hospitals are normally staffed with people from your country...what am I missing?
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Forum: iSpine 06-12-2009, 03:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,280
Posted By Katie
It's an evil fact for most of us...the green...

It's an evil fact for most of us...the green monster, and I'm not talking jealousy, but $$$, rules our lives one way or another. I have to go through this insurance *ell too, because the only other...
Forum: iSpine 06-12-2009, 12:43 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,654
Posted By Katie
Welcome to the board, Paul. These sites have...

Welcome to the board, Paul. These sites have made a huge difference in my coping skills and finding information about ADR that isn't available elsewhere....first hand advice and experiences are...
Forum: iSpine 06-10-2009, 07:41 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 12,559
Posted By Katie
Heck, I haven't even gotten started yet :D Most...

Heck, I haven't even gotten started yet :D Most people take these suggestions as nagging, especially Dear Heart!

"why would you have to give yourself shots? " I was about to ask the same...
Forum: iSpine 06-10-2009, 07:31 PM
Replies: 211
Views: 45,032
Posted By Katie
Sorry Steve, I wish I had more to offer. :( It...

Sorry Steve, I wish I had more to offer. :( It is so frustrating when all the red tape gets in the way of getting what we need. It sure sounds like staying in the States would be better for...
Forum: iSpine 06-10-2009, 05:53 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 12,559
Posted By Katie
What surgery are you having? Can you get one...

What surgery are you having?

Can you get one of those 'fingers on a stick' gadgets? They have a handle on one end and grippers on the others so that you can pick things up without bending over,...
Forum: iSpine 06-10-2009, 05:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,224
Posted By Katie
Have you ever used anti-anxiety medication? I...

Have you ever used anti-anxiety medication? I had to start using it when I lost all control of things going on around me, and was not able to cope. I felt like I was a wet dish rag on the spin...
Forum: iSpine 06-09-2009, 11:57 PM
Replies: 211
Views: 45,032
Posted By Katie
Steve, maybe it might pay to talk to Dr. Bitan in...

Steve, maybe it might pay to talk to Dr. Bitan in person about this. His people don't always know that he's spoken to a patient and made other arrangements. That happened to me, although it wasn't...
Forum: iSpine 06-06-2009, 04:12 PM
Replies: 211
Views: 45,032
Posted By Katie
Just to give you a head's up...Dr. Bitan is away...

Just to give you a head's up...Dr. Bitan is away till the 10th. That's not far away, and they can probably touch base with him if need be, but thought you would like to know.

Keep trying...you...
Forum: iSpine 06-05-2009, 02:27 PM
Replies: 211
Views: 45,032
Posted By Katie
Is the money really worth the frustration? Will...

Is the money really worth the frustration? Will there be other problems down the road? I don't know anything about this doctor, but I am very frustrated for you.

Please continue to vent here,...
Forum: iSpine 06-03-2009, 06:12 PM
Replies: 211
Views: 45,032
Posted By Katie
Nuts Steve, I really wanted you to go first with...

Nuts Steve, I really wanted you to go first with Dr. Bitan :D Then I could get your first hand opinion about him...that has to be worth $5K, right! ;)

I'm sure whomever you decide to go with will...
Forum: iSpine 06-03-2009, 01:25 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,632
Posted By Katie
Bruised egos are not limited to the US,...

Bruised egos are not limited to the US, unfortunately. I have come across this up here as well, as have some other friends.

Why do they think they are gods? What gives them the right to put us...
Forum: Surgical Outcomes and Blogs 06-02-2009, 08:24 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 14,281
Posted By Katie
Don't worry, I am not going to tell you to relax....

Don't worry, I am not going to tell you to relax. Jess gave you some great information, and I hope if it fits your situation that it may help.

Also, regarding pain....I have been given some...
Forum: iSpine 06-01-2009, 03:27 AM
Replies: 211
Views: 45,032
Posted By Katie
It's not like these doctors are short on...

It's not like these doctors are short on patients, is it? They are all busy and making a good living, right?

Then why are their shorts in a knot? Up here, it takes a year or two to get an...
Forum: iSpine 05-30-2009, 01:54 PM
Replies: 211
Views: 45,032
Posted By Katie
I was told not so long ago that if I went out of...

I was told not so long ago that if I went out of country for surgery, to not expect very good treatment here if I needed the help of a NS when I came back.

Since I live in the land of universal...
Forum: Insurance Issues 05-29-2009, 02:10 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 10,190
Posted By Katie
Jessica ..... :eek: Good call on your part ;) ...

Jessica ..... :eek: Good call on your part ;)

I don't know if I am any worse off up here where we only have the government system. At least you have the option of moving around a bit.......
Forum: iSpine 05-28-2009, 09:00 AM
Replies: 211
Views: 45,032
Posted By Katie
Steve, I don't know anything about the different...

Steve, I don't know anything about the different fusions either. I have been told by Dr. Bitan that I will be in the hospital for several days following my cervical ADR hybrid surgery. I realize...
Forum: Community Support - NSR 05-24-2009, 01:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,267
Posted By Katie
Dale, the thing that saves me is the red line...

Dale, the thing that saves me is the red line that appears under any misspelled word, the spell check feature on here. I just scan the email before I push send and that usually fixes any mistakes...
Forum: iSpine 05-23-2009, 01:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,335
Posted By Katie
Keano, I'm sorry you are going through so much. ...

Keano, I'm sorry you are going through so much. It is bad enough to have the initial pain, but to then still suffer after surgery that you though would help is even worse.

As to the annular tear,...
Forum: iSpine 05-23-2009, 03:06 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,443
Posted By Katie
Godspeed Jess. I will be thinking of you all the...

Godspeed Jess. I will be thinking of you all the way, and watching for your messages, giving us the good news of your recovery.
Forum: iSpine 05-22-2009, 09:11 PM
Replies: 211
Views: 45,032
Posted By Katie
I am so, so happy that you were able to touch...

I am so, so happy that you were able to touch base with Dr. Bitan so quickly. He did come through like I thought he might ;)

What a relief, with the reassurances he has given you. It must feel...
Forum: Community Support - NSR 05-22-2009, 09:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,837
Posted By Katie
It sounds like there was a combination of adults...

It sounds like there was a combination of adults and teens. I have always been amazed at the consideration of my children's friends, no matter what the age, but especially after they hit their teen...
Forum: iSpine 05-21-2009, 08:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,230
Posted By Katie
I hate to see a thread where no one has answered....

I hate to see a thread where no one has answered. ;) I've never tried one of these trainers, but are you asking if it's OK to use one until you hear from your doctor, or to use one at all? Are you...
Forum: iSpine 05-20-2009, 12:34 AM
Replies: 211
Views: 45,032
Posted By Katie
Steve, when I was totally confused, another...

Steve, when I was totally confused, another member here talked me into contacting Dr. Bitan in NYC. He is very well respected, one of the top in the country, and convinced me after a three hour...
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