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05-22-2009, 03:52 AM
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Leaving for Europe tomorrow...
...and I'm absolutely terrified...
I know treefrog (Cathy) is already on her way... Mark...are you still there? I think I have everything all packed and ready, but I just KNOW that I'll forget something important! I haven't been sleeping well lately, and I'm just EXHAUSTED!!! I guess I'm just looking for encouragement that I'm doing the right thing by going to Germany and Dr. B for a 2-level lumbar ADR... Jess 
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36 year old mom of 7 in SC. MRI 4/2008 shows bulging disc with annular tear @ 4/L5 and and complete herniation at L5/S1. 9/11/08 Laminectomy , successful to a point...relieved nerve pain, but after 4 months was still having severe disc pain. Treatments tried: epidural shots, oral pain killers, NSAID's, TENS massage, chiropractic care, deep tissue massage. Oh, and plenty of our homemade wine!  May 26 2009, 2 level ADR, L4-S1, Dr. Bertagnoli, Straubing, Germany 
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05-22-2009, 11:50 AM
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Good luck Jess!
I know you will feel better afterwards! I'm so jealous. But I'm happy for you, you are doing the right thing. I'm looking at it this way for myself. I'm going to do it, and even if it goes wrong for me, at least I tried before going on to more permenant, less "forgiving" procedures like fusion.
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Herniated L4/L5 May 2004 (Bed ridden) Discsectemy June L4/L5 2004 Discssectemy L4/L5 January 2007 MRI May 5th - showed "moderate sizd protruding disk in the the left paracentral location at the L4-5 level which appears to a more porminent comparison to the prior examination" and "appears to impinge upon the exiting nerve root" May 11th Dr Apptment - Told that another Discsectemy could be done. Looking for Surgeon for second Opinion
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05-22-2009, 05:16 PM
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Jess,
Of course you're terrified. We all were and we all lived through it Don't worry about forgetting anything, you can buy whatever you need over there.Good luck, the other side is waiting 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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05-22-2009, 11:08 PM
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Best wishes!
Hi Jess,
It is perfectly normal to be nervous. Having surgery is a huge event in your life.....and going to another country for it adds to the excitement. You will be in good hands and good company. You have done your research and know that this is the best choice for your circumstances. Before you know it, you will be posting to let us all know how well everything went and how much your pain is reduced. We will be looking forward to hearing from you! Hugs, Melody
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Melody 12/29/08- 3 level ADR Prodisc C in Seattle 12/21/07-Revision surgery, fusion L4/5 L5-S1 1975-scoliosis surgery,Harrington Rods, fused T2 to L4 Felt great in 20's and 30's....late 30's started having chronic neck and lower back pain. By 40 pain worsened enough to begin seeking surgical solutions. ADR surgery much easier recovery than fusion! This site has been a great source of information for me! I would be happy to help anyone who has questions. 
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05-23-2009, 03:06 AM
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Godspeed Jess. I will be thinking of you all the way, and watching for your messages, giving us the good news of your recovery.
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DDD Herniated discs C4/5 & 5/6, L3/4, L4/5, L5/S1 Severe compression of spinal cord in two levels All conventional therapy exhausted, including spinal injections, PT, massage, etc. In appeal with Gov't Insurance for Out-of-country coverage for ADR hybrid surgery of above discs. Recently discovered that I am severely allergic to all common metals used in surgical hardware except for Titanium.
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