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Forum: New Member Introductions 12-04-2013, 12:45 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 76,171
Posted By LauraB
Hi Richard, Once I wired the first payment, it...

Hi Richard,
Once I wired the first payment, it took about two days for the transaction to be received in Germany. I had notified Malte and Ken of the date of wire and they promptly sent a...
Forum: New Member Introductions 11-01-2013, 07:54 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 76,171
Posted By LauraB
Hi Don, Surprisingly, I had the same...

Hi Don,

Surprisingly, I had the same response from Dr. Bertagnoli. My original diagnostics indicated a stressed level at C3/4. Only Dr. Bertagnoli suggested the pre-payment for the 3 level -...
Forum: New Member Introductions 09-23-2013, 03:24 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 76,171
Posted By LauraB
Dermot, I had initially inquired with...

Dermot,

I had initially inquired with Ritter-Lang group (Berlin), Dr. Bertagnoli (outside of Munich), Dr. Clavel (Barcelona), and Dr. Bierstedt (Hattigen & Recklinghausen, Germany).

I do...
Forum: New Member Introductions 09-21-2013, 05:44 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 76,171
Posted By LauraB
Thank you everyone for your well-wishes and...

Thank you everyone for your well-wishes and concern. I'm sorry I didn't respond sooner, but I had a problem with Wifi and the hotel (just could not get a good signal). I am finally out of Medicos...
Forum: New Member Introductions 09-11-2013, 11:02 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 76,171
Posted By LauraB
Although the weather is very dreary here in...

Although the weather is very dreary here in Germany, I feel pretty cheery inside. I'm actually going to head to Medicos a day early - sounds good to me. I'm looking forward to a little activity...
Forum: New Member Introductions 09-10-2013, 07:08 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 76,171
Posted By LauraB
I am looking forward to healing at slower pace. ...

I am looking forward to healing at slower pace. My excitement for loss of pain was surprising. I didn't know how bad I was until it was gone. I realize (thank you SB) that I need to slow down...
Forum: New Member Introductions 09-09-2013, 01:11 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 76,171
Posted By LauraB
Our of Surgery

Thank you RP - I'm 6 hours our of surgery. All is GREAT!!!!! Dr. Bierstedt was concerned that he might not be able to use the M6 at the lower C6/7 level because it was too far gone, but he DID...
Forum: New Member Introductions 07-24-2013, 11:55 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 76,171
Posted By LauraB
Thank you Mary for asking your brother. Your 2...

Thank you Mary for asking your brother. Your 2 cents is definitely worth much more than that! I feel that our tendency was toward the ProDisc as well because of its more simplified design. I can...
Forum: New Member Introductions 07-24-2013, 10:15 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 76,171
Posted By LauraB
Harrison: That makes absolute sense. I believe...

Harrison: That makes absolute sense. I believe you mentioned (in an earlier post) that you felt that the Pro Disc C Nova was less invasive than the M6 with regard to the keel design. Although I...
Forum: New Member Introductions 07-21-2013, 10:44 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 76,171
Posted By LauraB
Cheryl, that is exactly why I prefer to try this...

Cheryl, that is exactly why I prefer to try this alternative. However, I hope that it will nnnneeeevvvveeerrr come to that point. I'm extremely active and don't want to give up my lifestyle when I...
Forum: New Member Introductions 07-21-2013, 12:18 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 76,171
Posted By LauraB
NJGene: Thank you - I hope that works. I was...

NJGene: Thank you - I hope that works. I was going to consider upgrading my seat for the flight home, but could only afford one (maybe). I will definitely try that approach. Otherwise I'll do...
Forum: New Member Introductions 07-19-2013, 09:03 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 76,171
Posted By LauraB
I'm so happy to have that weight off my shoulder....

I'm so happy to have that weight off my shoulder. However.....just today I received a call (not an email) from Dr. Bierstedt. He wanted to go over my MRI's, scans, xrays, and personally offer his...
Forum: New Member Introductions 07-19-2013, 01:03 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 76,171
Posted By LauraB
Thank you Mark. I appreciate the well-wishes. ...

Thank you Mark. I appreciate the well-wishes. As you are aware it is a tough decision and one I really had to make on my own. This forum undoubtedly helped me make up my mind.

Due to the...
Forum: New Member Introductions 07-19-2013, 09:33 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 76,171
Posted By LauraB
Thanks NJGene. I wasn't aware of the SKYPE...

Thanks NJGene. I wasn't aware of the SKYPE account. I will look into that.
We do have international calling on our phone, but it is only discounted, and not always guaranteed to work.
The...
Forum: New Member Introductions 07-18-2013, 12:32 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 76,171
Posted By LauraB
2confused: Again, you are an inspiration. ...

2confused: Again, you are an inspiration. Unfortunately this course of treatment will exhaust my funds - probably down to nothing, but I'm hoping that I can go back to work full-time. I have been...
Forum: New Member Introductions 07-17-2013, 05:54 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 76,171
Posted By LauraB
2confused: So happy to hear that you hit the "1...

2confused: So happy to hear that you hit the "1 year" mark and doing great! That is the added confidence I need to hear too. I've heard great comments about Dr. Clavel; unfortunately he hasn't...
Forum: New Member Introductions 07-17-2013, 03:32 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 76,171
Posted By LauraB
Thank you so much Mark, Stonewall, and Dema for...

Thank you so much Mark, Stonewall, and Dema for your responses. My decision, I believe, is really between Dr. Bertognoli and Dr. Bierstedt. I feel that either choice would leave me in excellent...
Forum: New Member Introductions 07-15-2013, 12:57 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 76,171
Posted By LauraB
I posted the link - very inspiring! I have a...

I posted the link - very inspiring! I have a very good feeling.
Thanks again, Marlin.

Former Syracuse basketball star Gerry McNamara has spine surgery in Germany | syracuse.com...
Forum: New Member Introductions 07-15-2013, 12:50 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 76,171
Posted By LauraB
Thank you Marlin. I appreciate the link. I...

Thank you Marlin. I appreciate the link. I just need some affirmation that I'm making the right decision. I've only read good things about him, but unfortunately I have skeptical members of my...
Forum: New Member Introductions 07-15-2013, 12:25 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 76,171
Posted By LauraB
Question Making the Leap - who to choose?

I have never spent so much time doing research, but I believe (?) I have accumulated enough information, asked questions, and hopefully have the right answers to make an informed decision about my...
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