Re: Post Op Follow Up
Laura, I also discussed the possibility of going overseas with my Neurosurgeon. He was willing to to a 2 level ADR, but we would have had to pay cash & he had never done a two level ADR. I asked him about the M-6, he was not familiar with the device. We discussed at length the fusion and ADR, Pro-Disc C and I told him what little I knew and understand about the M-6, and then, I point blank asked him, "Dr. _______, IF I make the decision to go to Europe, due to the costs, will you treat me post-op?" He said, "YES". (I was thrilled & he has been true to his word).
Open up a dialog with your doctor, explain your concerns, fears, etc.... And maybe your doctor will be agreeable to post op follow up.
I feel very fortunate that my doctor agreed to do post op follow up before I made the decision, it eased my mind knowing I had follow up medical care upon my return, which in turn helped us make the decision to go abroad.
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50 year old female
Rear-Ended in 2009
Disk rupture cervical 5-6 & 6-7
2 level M6 ADR, Dr. Clavel - Oct. 2012
Insurance paid
Not a day goes by that without me whispering a silent "thank you" to Dr. Clavel
Post Op 2+ years
Cross Fit 3-5 times a week
Running 5ks
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