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Forum: New Member Introductions 06-03-2015, 04:16 PM

Replies: 95 Two Level ADR U.S. Pay out of Pocket Views: 156,649 Posted By Cynlite Keep the suggestions coming! Brandis, thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts and condolences. I will keep in mind the manufacturer and appreciate you sharing your conversation with them. I don't have it in...

Forum: New Member Introductions 06-03-2015, 12:31 AM

Replies: 95 Two Level ADR U.S. Pay out of Pocket Views: 156,649 Posted By Cynlite No surprise, the insurance company turned down my... No surprise, the insurance company turned down my request to go see Dr. Pettine in Colorado. I'll have to appeal that decision and regroup. I swear, insurance companies sure do hinder the healing...

Forum: New Member Introductions 05-31-2015, 02:09 PM

Replies: 95 Two Level ADR U.S. Pay out of Pocket Views: 156,649 Posted By Cynlite U.S. Doctors I'm still waiting on my insurance company to make an exception and allow me to travel to Dr. Pettine in Colorado. Who the heck knows how that will shake out since insurance companies are just a pain...

Forum: New Member Introductions 05-16-2015, 11:12 AM

Replies: 95 Two Level ADR U.S. Pay out of Pocket Views: 156,649 Posted By Cynlite Many fusion surgeries unnecessary I came across this data today when searching AGAIN about fusion surgery and how it makes surgeons rich and how it is under scrutiny for being medically unnecessary at times. "From 2001 to 2011, the...

Forum: New Member Introductions 05-06-2015, 04:45 PM

Replies: 95 Two Level ADR U.S. Pay out of Pocket Views: 156,649 Posted By Cynlite Update It was good to hear that NJ Gene did so well with his 1 level cervical disc surgery in Texas! Cost excluding traveling expenses was $22,400 for a Mobi-C. He's another successful member of the...

Forum: New Member Introductions 04-27-2015, 02:35 PM

Replies: 95 Two Level ADR U.S. Pay out of Pocket Views: 156,649 Posted By Cynlite The Barrow Institute's Mobi-C surgeon Dr. Chang... The Barrow Institute's Mobi-C surgeon Dr. Chang determined I was not a Mobi-C candidate because of my prior minimally invasive surgeries so, he won't even allow me to set up an appointment to see...

Forum: New Member Introductions 04-23-2015, 12:03 PM

Replies: 95 Two Level ADR U.S. Pay out of Pocket Views: 156,649 Posted By Cynlite Barrow Institute Update Dealing with The Barrow Institute has been a frustrating journey so far. They wouldn't let me set up an appointment until after the surgeon reviewed my Cervical MRI films and package (I understand...

Forum: New Member Introductions 04-17-2015, 03:23 PM

Replies: 95 Two Level ADR U.S. Pay out of Pocket Views: 156,649 Posted By Cynlite Hi and welcome! When you have a minute, go... Hi and welcome! When you have a minute, go over to the New Members Forum and introduce yourself to the group. Your intro will just get buried here in my thread :wiggle:

Forum: New Member Introductions 04-17-2015, 02:39 PM

Replies: 95 Two Level ADR U.S. Pay out of Pocket Views: 156,649 Posted By Cynlite I spoke to Dr. Randall Porter, MD at the Barrow... I spoke to Dr. Randall Porter, MD at the Barrow Institute. He is a fusion and a Pro-disc surgeon. Now I'm trying to get in with the Mobi-C specialist also the Barrow Institute. Dr. Yeung is a...

Forum: New Member Introductions 04-16-2015, 02:26 PM

Replies: 95 Two Level ADR U.S. Pay out of Pocket Views: 156,649 Posted By Cynlite Thank you Colorado Babe! Thank you Colorado Babe!

Forum: New Member Introductions 04-16-2015, 01:48 PM

Replies: 95 Two Level ADR U.S. Pay out of Pocket Views: 156,649 Posted By Cynlite I can't go out of state because I have a Medicare... I can't go out of state because I have a Medicare HMO. They told me if I do go out of state, I would have to get prior authorization and prove medical necessity. They are going to point me right...

Forum: New Member Introductions 04-16-2015, 12:45 PM

Replies: 95 Two Level ADR U.S. Pay out of Pocket Views: 156,649 Posted By Cynlite Is there a good Mobi-C surgeon in Arizona? Dang, I have gone through the Member List here and didn't find a single person who has had ADR surgery in Arizona. It definitely feels like the wild, wild west! I guess that is what I have to expect...

Forum: New Member Introductions 04-15-2015, 03:26 PM

Replies: 95 Two Level ADR U.S. Pay out of Pocket Views: 156,649 Posted By Cynlite Ahhhhhh thanks Colorado Babe! The strength comes... Ahhhhhh thanks Colorado Babe! The strength comes from being raised as a military brat LOL. I learned a lot about life way sooner than I would have liked to have but, those lessons came in handy so,...

Forum: New Member Introductions 04-15-2015, 01:06 PM

Replies: 95 Two Level ADR U.S. Pay out of Pocket Views: 156,649 Posted By Cynlite Great Comments! Scoop, Jeff and Stone ~ Thank you for giving me your thoughts on how rehab went for you with the two different European doctors. I have not contacted Dr. Clavel yet. I really want to hear what Dr....

Forum: New Member Introductions 04-14-2015, 03:44 PM

Replies: 95 Two Level ADR U.S. Pay out of Pocket Views: 156,649 Posted By Cynlite Hi Stonewall_Boris, Thanks for your reply. That... Hi Stonewall_Boris, Thanks for your reply. That is sort of what I expected. I really wish I felt well enough to do some site seeing when I arrived in Europe before surgery but, I feel pretty bad...

Forum: New Member Introductions 04-14-2015, 02:18 PM

Replies: 95 Two Level ADR U.S. Pay out of Pocket Views: 156,649 Posted By Cynlite Beautiful Paris Stonewall_Boris ~ I'm glad you were able to detour to one of the most beautiful cities in the world prior to going home. I've spent some time in Paris and really loved it there. I have a friend in...

Forum: New Member Introductions 04-14-2015, 01:16 PM

Replies: 95 Two Level ADR U.S. Pay out of Pocket Views: 156,649 Posted By Cynlite Great Pictures Stonewall_Boris ~ Thanks again! Those are great pictures. I still don't know where my journey is going to lead me but, it's good to know that Dr. Bierstedt works in such a nice hospital. I did...

Forum: New Member Introductions 04-14-2015, 12:55 PM

Replies: 95 Two Level ADR U.S. Pay out of Pocket Views: 156,649 Posted By Cynlite Thanks so much for posting the pictures... Thanks so much for posting the pictures Stonewall_Boris! What a beautiful facility and what's not to love about the Marriott! Very nice!

Forum: New Member Introductions 04-14-2015, 12:46 PM

Replies: 95 Two Level ADR U.S. Pay out of Pocket Views: 156,649 Posted By Cynlite The Insurance Racket Jeff ~ Both the numbers that Colorado Babe posted are relevant. Here's why, I had to really fight hard to get disability (turned down twice) but, when I got it, with it to my surprise came...

Forum: New Member Introductions 04-14-2015, 11:21 AM

Replies: 95 Two Level ADR U.S. Pay out of Pocket Views: 156,649 Posted By Cynlite Which way to go? Colorado Babe ~ There are a few things I'm considering besides cost when it comes to surgery. I have to make cost not be a deciding factor on where I'll go because I have to put my future health...

Forum: New Member Introductions 04-13-2015, 05:43 PM

Replies: 95 Two Level ADR U.S. Pay out of Pocket Views: 156,649 Posted By Cynlite Okay, back to the drawing board. I'll fix the... Okay, back to the drawing board. I'll fix the spreadsheet again. You are making me work! I'm amazed at the price of your surgery! Just so I get it right... you had a 2 Level Mobi-C and a 1 Level...

Forum: New Member Introductions 04-13-2015, 05:28 PM

Replies: 95 Two Level ADR U.S. Pay out of Pocket Views: 156,649 Posted By Cynlite ADR Costs I have so far Thanks for the updates. Hopefully, I have all the information correct now but, if I don't please let me know. I updated the information in all places I put the spreadsheet so people don't run...

Forum: New Member Introductions 04-13-2015, 04:42 PM

Replies: 95 Two Level ADR U.S. Pay out of Pocket Views: 156,649 Posted By Cynlite Jeff, I sent Colorado Babe a message to see if... Jeff, I sent Colorado Babe a message to see if she can clear this up for us.

Forum: New Member Introductions 04-13-2015, 02:43 PM

Replies: 95 Two Level ADR U.S. Pay out of Pocket Views: 156,649 Posted By Cynlite JeffR re insurance My understanding is that the hospitals charge an inflated amount knowing what is the allowable amount. They then write off the difference as a loss. Colorado Babe did not have to pay the difference...

Forum: New Member Introductions 04-13-2015, 12:25 PM

Replies: 95 Two Level ADR U.S. Pay out of Pocket Views: 156,649 Posted By Cynlite ADR Costs I have so far Thanks Colorado Babe for your input. Here's the revised spreadsheet: http://i62.tinypic.com/317hbw6.jpg

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