Forum: New Member Introductions
06-24-2014, 03:15 PM
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Forum: New Member Introductions
06-23-2014, 09:46 PM
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Forum: New Member Introductions
06-21-2014, 11:11 PM
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Jerry - yes it was ProDisc
I am hoping, this...
Jerry - yes it was ProDisc
I am hoping, this will be it. Unfortunately I do have a bulging disc C7 which is level below my first fusion. So we may have to revisit that one in the future
But...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
06-20-2014, 02:33 PM
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Forum: New Member Introductions
04-30-2014, 05:00 PM
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Released today
Did well. Surgery went longer than expected. My AD had slipped out to the point of pressing on my esophagus and there was some damage to that. There was also a lot more damage around the disc than...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
04-27-2014, 09:30 PM
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Replies: 62
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1 More day to go!!! Woo Hoo
I more day to go till I have my surgery!!! Anyone else scheduled for surgery on TUesday the 29th. Can't wait!!!! Is it sad I enjoy staying overnight at the hospital.
It is quiet and I can...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
04-24-2014, 07:16 PM
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Replies: 62
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Forum: New Member Introductions
04-24-2014, 07:07 PM
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Forum: New Member Introductions
04-24-2014, 04:34 PM
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Views: 82,599
Goofy - I understand where every one is coming...
Goofy - I understand where every one is coming from, but I am way to scared to do another AD. Plus my surgeon doesn't think the area is healthy enough to do another ADR. So your fusion is doing...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
04-24-2014, 08:47 AM
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Replies: 62
Views: 82,599
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Forum: New Member Introductions
04-23-2014, 01:51 PM
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Replies: 62
Views: 82,599
Thank you everyone for you well wishes.
Yes...
Thank you everyone for you well wishes.
Yes my surgeon actually had a family emergency (death in his family) that is why I had not heard back from him.
But my surgery is now scheduled for next...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
04-12-2014, 10:11 AM
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Replies: 62
Views: 82,599
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Forum: New Member Introductions
04-12-2014, 10:03 AM
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Replies: 62
Views: 82,599
I have not called him, I feel funny since my...
I have not called him, I feel funny since my mother has gone back to work at the hospital. I don't want to make things uncomfortable for her.
Not jarring accident or event. Just very light...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
04-12-2014, 09:54 AM
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Replies: 62
Views: 82,599
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Forum: New Member Introductions
04-12-2014, 09:26 AM
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Replies: 62
Views: 82,599
Bad news found out suddenly ...
Hi I am Lauren, I am 36 I have had 2 cervical surgeries 2005 and 2010. The first surgery was a double discectomy w/ fusion. Never had problems with this one, still looks great on X-rays and MRI. ...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
04-12-2014, 07:12 AM
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Replies: 62
Views: 82,599
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Forum: New Member Introductions
04-11-2014, 09:30 PM
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Replies: 62
Views: 82,599
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Forum: New Member Introductions
04-11-2014, 04:22 PM
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Replies: 62
Views: 82,599
Any experience this before
Yeah Dr Cartwright says he doesn't think I would be a candidate because of the healthiness of the bones. He would not do an ADR even if I wanted it. Which honestly I don't. I am terrified of this...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
04-11-2014, 01:22 PM
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Replies: 62
Views: 82,599
Getting frustrated with surgeon
My husband and I really like my new surgeon when we met him last week. He was very honest and complete with us both and our questions.
I had an MRI on Friday. I was told that the results would...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
04-11-2014, 07:15 AM
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Replies: 62
Views: 82,599
Yes I believe it was. My surgery was Oct 2010...
Yes I believe it was. My surgery was Oct 2010 and my surgeon was Dr Virones . He is a neurosurgeon at Moffitt Cancer Center (I didn't have cancer my mom is an RN there) in Tampa, Florida.
I...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
04-10-2014, 06:52 PM
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Replies: 62
Views: 82,599
Any experience with AD moving out of place
My AD at C4 has moved out of my spinal column by more than 50% at this point. It has moved to the front of my neck. I am including a picture of my x-rays. Has anyone had experience with this?
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