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03-26-2009, 02:32 AM
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Surgery in April
Oh jeez -- I really don't have much choice now - either have the pain I am in or do something. So I met with the surgeon today - name with held. He told me like everyone else reviewing my case...how did you get yourself into this. Your back is healthy...the joints all look great EXCEPT the anterlothesis of L5-S1. It is very unique in the fact that this does not happen to people without other areas of problems through the spine...but the MRI is conclusive that you have a nice slip and he said a fusion would be the route that would be the only thing he would do - disc replacement really is out there - but this should work. My health is good and the rest of my back is very normal and he says should be a very good option.
So I have had 3 physical therapist say jeez - you may need to do something I have had 7 docs all say the same thing - so surgery is the route. This doc has credentials and practices at Piedmont in Atlanta which has very good scores on JCAHO, patient surveys and physician surveys - so NOW YOUR TURN -- THOUGHTS... 
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03-26-2009, 04:22 AM
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Jake,
I am so glad that you are able to move forward and you sound comfortable with your decision. I think with the consensus of opinions you can't wrong especially if you have confidence in your surgeon. Please keep us updated on your progress and when you will be having the surgery. Phylly
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Cervical fusion C4-6 March 2002 Fall on tailbone causing sciatica and back pain April 05 Conservative Treatment and PM for 2 years Discogram concordant pain @L4-S1 Aug. 07 Prodisc ADR's at L4-S1 November 2007 Foraminotomy July 08 for Sciatica Continued problems and back pain worsened Prodiscs removed and discs fused at L4-S1 Feb. 09
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03-26-2009, 06:47 PM
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Jake,
Moving forward is positive and having satisfied yourself with your doctor and fusion, you've chosen that route. Good for you. My confusion is why you've chosen to withhold the name of the surgeon. My sixth sense is telling me something. Reasons for secrecy aren't always as they appear. Maybe I'm wrong... maybe not. Mo matter, I hope you find the relief you seek and wish you good luck, Dale
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3 level Prodisc adr S1-L3, Oct 12, 2005 Dr. B in Bogen, Germany Severe nerve damage in left leg, still working on it
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03-26-2009, 11:56 PM
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Good luck... please keep us posted. I'm looking forward to hearing about your excellent outcome!
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1997 MVA 2000 L4-5 Microdiscectomy/laminotomy 2001 L5-S1 Micro-d/lami 2002 L4-S1 Charite' ADR - SUCCESS! 2009 C3-C4, C5-C6-C7, T1-T2 ProDisc-C Nova Summer 2009, more bad thoracic discs! Life After Surgery Website President: Global Patient Network, Inc. Founder: www.iSpine.org
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03-27-2009, 01:00 AM
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Hi Jake
Glad to hear your moving forward Best wishes on your outcome  Keep us posted Gil 
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L5-S1 lam 1994 L2 to L5 DDD L3 -L4 hern Dec 2007. L4-L5 Annular fissure with mild central stenosis and moderate facet hypertrophy. L5-S1DDDDD L2-L3 Right-sided neural foraminal narrowing at and L3-L4 related to posterolateral hypertrophic spurs and facet hypertrophy. C3-C4 limited DDD  9 injections Depo. P.T. 13 months 5 dose packs, Nerve Block Injections.4 ESI S1 L5-S1 foraminotomy 09 L4-L5 Microdiscectomy 09 Reherniate 4-2010 Coflex-L Implants L4 to S1
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