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| Surgical Outcomes and Blogs Discuss C4-C5, C5-C6, Prodisc - C (Nova); Dr.B in Bogen in the Main forums forums; Dale -- In this case, I was fortunate to have a blend of "service-connected" disability insurance and private ... |
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09-13-2009, 06:35 PM
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Insurance and recovery
Dale --
In this case, I was fortunate to have a blend of "service-connected" disability insurance and private insurance that covers out of network, experimental, and unproven procedures, which I understand is somewhat rare. My consulting firm is self-insured. Either way I am thankful and would have paid rather than have a fusion. Will be sure to follow your advice and take my recovery slow. Matt
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---------- + 14 year Navy submarine officer and current Management Consultant with McKinsey & Company + 5 year chronic pain sufferer + 2 level ADR with Prodisc-C (Nova) performed on 10 Sep 09 (C4-C5 and C5-C6) + Surgeon: Dr. Bertagnoli, Hospital: Bogen KKH + Patient advocate: Tim Vicknair, European Medical Tourist + Previous failed treatments : 6 months PT, chiroprachtic care, and 2 epidural steroid injections 
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11-14-2009, 08:05 PM
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9 week post op update
Hi all,
Has been a while since I have visited the boards to see how my fellow spineys are doing. In any event I am 9 weeks post op now from 2 level cervical ADR. I am fully recovered, out of my cervical collar, running, and weightlifting again. I take no pain pills of any kind, prescription or over the counter. It is like my problem never happened. I am very thankful for ADR and wish all of you the best in your own personal battles with pain. My only regret is not getting the surgery sooner. Matt
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---------- + 14 year Navy submarine officer and current Management Consultant with McKinsey & Company + 5 year chronic pain sufferer + 2 level ADR with Prodisc-C (Nova) performed on 10 Sep 09 (C4-C5 and C5-C6) + Surgeon: Dr. Bertagnoli, Hospital: Bogen KKH + Patient advocate: Tim Vicknair, European Medical Tourist + Previous failed treatments : 6 months PT, chiroprachtic care, and 2 epidural steroid injections
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11-14-2009, 08:35 PM
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Wow Matt,
Sounds like you are the poster boy for cervical ADRs. Glad to hear the great news. I'd warn you to take it slow but that sounds pretty mute. Dale
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3 level Prodisc adr S1-L3, Oct 12, 2005 Dr. B in Bogen, Germany Severe nerve damage in left leg, still working on it
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11-19-2009, 06:03 PM
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Two levels rocks!
Matt,
Congrats! I had a similar surgery with Dr. B, just move the hardware down one level. I received the ProdiscC, not the nova. This was interesting to me as others following me within weeks got the nova. (I joke that they needed to use up the inventory!) I'm doing well for the most part too. Still trying to strengthen that core to keep from having to return to Germany for lumbar surgery someday. I'll be having my 1yr anniversary of my new neck in January. I wish you the best! I also only regret that I suffered (and allowed further degeneration-ie bone spurs etc)for so long too. No bungee-jumping, kickboxing, or wrestling-according to Dr. Fenk-Mayer! Take care and give yourself some time to rest too. Jen
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11-20-2009, 01:28 AM
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Great News Im happy for you...
Great News Im happy for you...
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C4-5: Mild disc height loss with central annular fissure. Small broad-based left paracentral disc protrusion. Moderate central canal stenosis-the disc protrusion abuts and mildly flattens the left ventral surface of the spinal canal. C5-6: Disc desiccation with mild height loss.Diffuse discosteophyte bulge and uncovertebral joint hypertrophy, moderate central canal stenosis- Severe neuroforaminal stenosis bilaterally, right greater than left.
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12-31-2009, 05:22 PM
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Hi everyone,
I had 3 level ADR w? Dr. on 11/27/09. I'm doing ok. I wanted to see how all of you are doing and what your recoveries were like at different statged. Thanks, Wendy
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