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Thank you. I will still be here if you need me. I hope for your sake you don't, but if you do, I'm here.
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Multiple traumas to spine starting age 13. 1st American to have 6 ADR's in one surgery. C3-4 - C/7, & L5-S1 - L3-4. Surgery w/ Dr. Clavel, 3/18/13, M6. Before surgery: severe spinal stenosis C5/C6 (cord "flattened" per stateside doc), + for Hoffman's & Babinsky's. At time of surgery: 5 yrs MAX before ending up in wheelchair. Clavel found L5-S1 partially fused. Had to cut it apart to put in M6. Please excuse brevity - SEVERE carpel tunnel. |
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Firemedix911,
I am truly sorry that you have to be here. I had my ADR surgery done with AIMIS in Cyprus. I know of two other people who have had their WC ADRs covered over there too. One was in WA state last year and the other was in Virginia and I think it was just last month. That being said, I also have a friend who had a TLIF done. She is 8 months out and is doing really well. She couldn't sit for more than a few minutes without being in excruciating pain. Drop me a PM if you want to know more. I wish you all the best!!
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02/2010- Car accident resulting in C4/C5 & L5/S1 bulging and extruding discs. 06/2012- Successful ADR surgery for C4/C5 disc in Cyprus using PCM by NuVasive. Performed by Dr. Mark Peterson through the help of AIMIS. 09/2012- Successful Disctectomy of L5/S1also performed by Dr. Mark Peterson. |
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6 ADR wow!
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I've had back problems off and on for years. It has been "quiet" for several years but is beginning to "speak up" recently. I'm scheduled to see an orthopedic that a friend has recommended. However, he will most likely suggest a fusion since I think he is educated in the U.S. I've had several lumbar discs which are shown to be degenerated and a cervical fracture. My choice would also be Dr. Clavel if I had the money. There shouldn't be a question that highly physical jobs, such as firemen should be allowed the medical care they need including ADRs. |
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And you are right. It KILLS me to think that our service professionals end up having to be medically retired due to fusions and not being given ADR automatically. Especially as a tax payer. Don't I get a vote? I vote to FIX them and give then their lives back! Especially after all they have given for us. Do keep us updated on your progress and your prognosis!
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Multiple traumas to spine starting age 13. 1st American to have 6 ADR's in one surgery. C3-4 - C/7, & L5-S1 - L3-4. Surgery w/ Dr. Clavel, 3/18/13, M6. Before surgery: severe spinal stenosis C5/C6 (cord "flattened" per stateside doc), + for Hoffman's & Babinsky's. At time of surgery: 5 yrs MAX before ending up in wheelchair. Clavel found L5-S1 partially fused. Had to cut it apart to put in M6. Please excuse brevity - SEVERE carpel tunnel. |
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Hello guys. Thanks for the words of encouragement. I had a pretty rough week and weekend. Frustrated from the pain an the freedom you loose with this condition. I've always been very independent and I hate to badder anyone for anything. But it is what it is. Anyways it's looking like I may be able to see Dr Rolando Garcia after all. Fingers crossed!! I'll know on the 15th officially. I will update you guys then. Lilliyth best of luck in Barcelona. I see the date is getting closer. Praying for you.
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Thank you firemedix! You know, it's funny, I am not a religious person, but it kinds feels like with all the people who say they are praying for me that it's all going to work out just fine based solely on all the wonderful folks out there who are sending out prayers.
You know, it has been scientifically proven in a double blind study that prayer works for health problems. Do keep us updated your progress! I hope to be hearing about your upcoming appointment with Dr. Garcia very shortly!
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Multiple traumas to spine starting age 13. 1st American to have 6 ADR's in one surgery. C3-4 - C/7, & L5-S1 - L3-4. Surgery w/ Dr. Clavel, 3/18/13, M6. Before surgery: severe spinal stenosis C5/C6 (cord "flattened" per stateside doc), + for Hoffman's & Babinsky's. At time of surgery: 5 yrs MAX before ending up in wheelchair. Clavel found L5-S1 partially fused. Had to cut it apart to put in M6. Please excuse brevity - SEVERE carpel tunnel. |
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I have no idea what that even is, so my guess is we can safely assume that won't happen.
And thank you again for all the well wishes!
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Multiple traumas to spine starting age 13. 1st American to have 6 ADR's in one surgery. C3-4 - C/7, & L5-S1 - L3-4. Surgery w/ Dr. Clavel, 3/18/13, M6. Before surgery: severe spinal stenosis C5/C6 (cord "flattened" per stateside doc), + for Hoffman's & Babinsky's. At time of surgery: 5 yrs MAX before ending up in wheelchair. Clavel found L5-S1 partially fused. Had to cut it apart to put in M6. Please excuse brevity - SEVERE carpel tunnel. |
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I think it's a soccer team.
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02/2010- Car accident resulting in C4/C5 & L5/S1 bulging and extruding discs. 06/2012- Successful ADR surgery for C4/C5 disc in Cyprus using PCM by NuVasive. Performed by Dr. Mark Peterson through the help of AIMIS. 09/2012- Successful Disctectomy of L5/S1also performed by Dr. Mark Peterson. |
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Ah. No chance of that then.
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Multiple traumas to spine starting age 13. 1st American to have 6 ADR's in one surgery. C3-4 - C/7, & L5-S1 - L3-4. Surgery w/ Dr. Clavel, 3/18/13, M6. Before surgery: severe spinal stenosis C5/C6 (cord "flattened" per stateside doc), + for Hoffman's & Babinsky's. At time of surgery: 5 yrs MAX before ending up in wheelchair. Clavel found L5-S1 partially fused. Had to cut it apart to put in M6. Please excuse brevity - SEVERE carpel tunnel. |
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