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Old 05-12-2009, 01:18 PM
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Thumbs up Justin, DSS w/ Dr. Bertagnoli 5/14/09
Well, my surgery is on Thursday.

Thanks for all of the emails, phone calls and online support.

Keep me in your thoughts and prayers on Thursday...this is a technically demanding operation.

-Justin
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1999 & 2003 MVA (not at fault both times)
Grade V Tears L4/L5 & L5/L6
2-Level ProDisc® L4/L5 & L5/L6* *lumbosacral transitional vertebra (11.15.03--23 years old)
Dr. Rudolf Bertagnoli -- dr-bertagnoli.com
Pain-free for the last 4.5 yrs.
5.14.09 DSS with Dr. B.
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Old 05-12-2009, 01:29 PM
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Oh, boy, you got it Justin. We're pulling for you all the way! You holding up ok?
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Old 05-12-2009, 03:40 PM
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Justin,

I wish you great success with this procedure. I hope it resolves your spine problems and it is the LAST spinal surgery you will ever have. Hang in there, you're in the homestretch.
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Old 05-12-2009, 06:17 PM
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Justin,

I wish you the absolute best of luck. I hope this does it for you and any further surgeries, you're standing up on the other side.

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Old 05-12-2009, 08:28 PM
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You have blessed me with so much support and information. Hugs, prayers and best wishes are the least I can do for you

I'll be thinking of you, and looking forward to your updates.
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Old 05-12-2009, 09:09 PM
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Justin,
So glad you posted as I want to keep you in my prayers for a most successful surgery with Dr.B (and I'm so forgetful unless something is right in front of my face or recently mentioned)~

Eventually looking forward to reading all about the surgerical details/technique and so forth and your explanations of all because you do that so well (and I thank you for this in advance and for all past posts/threads with excellent explanations of things).

Ok~ best with everything and look forward to your updates at SPS!

take good care, Maria
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Old 05-12-2009, 11:31 PM
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Justin,

Here's to a great surgery and a fantastic outcome. (cheers).

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Old 05-13-2009, 05:28 PM
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Good wishes Justin! I hope you have the best outcome possible. (like new)
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It won't be long now! I wish you the very best and we'll you on the other side. Rest easy; it sounds like you're in good hands.
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