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06-26-2008, 11:40 AM
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Hi all,
I am here with my boyfriend, Mark who is in week 11 of his recovery of his Pro-Disc 2-level (L4-L5/L5-S1) surgery. We traveled to Germany this past April even though BCBS (of California) denied his claim. We decided the only option was to go anyways and pay for it ourselves. (Fusion was not an option)The good news is that he has been getting steadily better and does not have the same level of pain that he had before. In fact, it has helped to alleviate some of the other pains he was having in his body. Mark's injury came from a 30' fall when he was a teen and over the last couple of years the pain became unbearable. He was diagnosed with DDD and was a perfect candidate for the ADR surgery. We look forward to long bike rides and long walks together again, both of which were no longer a part of our daily lives. We are now in the process of trying to get the insurance company to pay part of the bill. And as you all know, there is no fun to be had here. More details to come... Mark (and Amber) 30' Fall 1986 (broken pelvis/tailbone) 4/9/2008 ADR Surgery L4/L5-L5/S1
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Mark (and Amber) 1986- 30' fall Diagnosed with DDD 2008 L4-S1 Pro-Disc Surgery in Germany Currently trying to get insurance to foot some of the bill 
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06-26-2008, 10:03 PM
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Welcome and Congratulations on you surgery Mark and Amber. I hope that your life becomes everything you are hoping. Slow and steady wins the race!
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Jessica 39 yrs old 10/2008 C5-C6 herniation w/ cord impingement/displacement Unable to work full time. July 31, 2006 Surgery successfully completed Prodisc-C C5/C6 on in Straubing, Germany by Dr. Bertagnoli. Able to work full time since 1 month post op, but some pain remains. 10/2008 3 surgeons confirm C6/C7 needs ADR and always has. Has anyone had a second ADR surgery on an adjacent level?
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06-27-2008, 07:37 AM
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Congratulations Mark on a successful surgery. It sounds like you have a good support person with Amber and that is important to have in the recovery process. I also went to Germany and BC/BS did pay for my four level ADR surgery so it is possible.
I am also a cyclist and have ridden thousands of miles after my ADR so it is a likely outcome for you guys as well. Hang in there and let us know how we can support you in the process. Terry Newton
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1980 ruptured L4-L5 1988 ruptured SI-L5 1990 ruptured C5-C6 1994 ruptured C6-C7 1995 Hemi-Laminectomy C5-C6, C6-C7 Mayo Clinic Bicycle Accident 2004 MRI, EMG, Facet Injections, Epidural Blocks, Lumbar Discogram. Stenum Hospital Surgery November 4, 2006 Prestige Disc C5-C6, C6-C7 Maverick Disc S1-L5, L4-L5
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06-27-2008, 04:00 PM
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Welcome Amber and Mark.
Good luck in your recovery and let us know if we can help along the way! Justin
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-Justin 1994 Football Injury 1997 Snow Skiing Injury -- National Ski Patrol Laminotomy L4/L5 (3.7.97--17 years old) 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 -- http://pro-spine.com Pain-free for the last 4.5 yrs.
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06-27-2008, 05:25 PM
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Good luck in your ins battle. Glad that your boyfriend is on the other side while making that fight. I had the exact same surgery just 2 days before his (mine on 4/7/08). I'm in my 2nd week of PT and working diligently to reduce my pain meds. It is such a relief to have the surgery behind me. Sounds like you guys feel the same.
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Injured 9/01 Annular tears L4/5 & L5/S1 denied adr by insurance for 2 level charite as well as hybrid fusion at L5/S1 with Charite at L4/5. New ins paid for 2 level lumbar prodisc surgery on 4/7/08 (at age 39) with Dr. Westerlund, at Core Orthop
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07-03-2008, 03:38 PM
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Thank you all. So glad to be here. We are looking forward to being able to help other people in the future. We have gotten 3 (easy) bike rides in this week!
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Mark (and Amber) 1986- 30' fall Diagnosed with DDD 2008 L4-S1 Pro-Disc Surgery in Germany Currently trying to get insurance to foot some of the bill
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07-03-2008, 05:56 PM
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Amber and Mark,
I am glad for Mark's progress. I would check the thread under Insurance Hell re: BCBS CA. They have been making progress I beleive. Good luck and Godspeed on the recovery. And Amber I am glad you are helping your BF with all this. I love seeing supportive mates. 
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MVA on 20AUG07 at work L4/L5 Annular Tear One failed epidural 12OCT08 Discogram 10FEB08 ADR Prodisc L 10JUN08
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