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02-23-2016, 12:43 PM | #1 | ||
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I am 61 work in the office sitting all day long and taken at leas 6 pills to survive until the end of the working day. To make a living, I need to work at least for four more years before I can retire. I have an insurance through my work. Not the best, but it's better than nothing. I live is St. Louis. I have to start the whole process with tests again according to Dr. F's assistant. How long did you wait before they took you for the surgery? How it could work to fly to Dallas? Where to stay after the surgery? How long will it take before I can take the plane to go back home? Should somebody stay with me? What the average price for the surgery, of course it varies.. I understand. So many other questions, but do not want to overwhelm you. Thank you! Toma. |
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02-23-2016, 01:53 PM | #2 | ||
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Toma,
I understand your initial fear....having someone expose your spinal nerves is not easy to accept. In my case, I was willing to accept the risks, as I could no longer bear the near constant muscle spasms, combined with existing in a "drugged-out state" every day. It was nearly one year from my first contact with Dr. Feigenbaum until the day of my surgery. During that time I underwent a series of tests at Oregon Health and Sciences University in Portland, Oregon. The final test was a temporary nerve block, which confirmed the source of the muscle spasms. As for travel and lodging in Dallas, I know nothing about that, as my surgery was performed in Kansas City when Dr. Feigenbaum practiced at the Research Medical Center there. I would suggest you contact the staff at Dr. Feigenbaum's office and request information from them regarding hosing recommendations while in Dallas. If you would like to speak directly with me, Private Message me and we can exchange phone numbers. I'm here to help. David |
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12-05-2016, 08:36 PM | #3 | ||
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David... I hope this is how I contact you.. I am new to this site. I am having surgery with Dr. F on December 20... and I am nervous. I am one of those people whose symptoms come and go.. and are not as severe as some I have seen on here. I wonder if I am doing the right thing to have surgery when I am not as bad as some people.. and nervous that if I don't do it now insurance will not pay for it later, as I am only approved through the end of the year. I would really love to talk to you... but I don't know how the site works and I am not sure how I can reach you. I can give you my phone number if you get this... thanks |
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02-23-2016, 07:55 PM | #4 | ||
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How long wait before surgery is scheduled depends also on your insurance. Price is also on your insurance, deductibles and your out of packet. Pine Creek Medical will work with you on payments. I can tell you this much, this surgery is not cheap, in my case it was worth every penny. I hope everything is going to work out for you. Take care. |
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