I'm a guy who herniated my L5/S1 disc in Feb. 2010 at the age of 30. I've tried tons of physical therapy, epidural steroid injections, countless medications, multiple MRIs, a micro-discectomy surgery, and finally a lumbar disc replacement surgery using a SpinalKinetics M6-L artificial disc. This blog is to share my experiences with others in hopes that my journey can be of value to those in a similar situation and to keep my friends and family updated.
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Contacted surgeon in England
So I send an email to Dr. Nick Boeree via the inquiry form on his website a few days ago, and Dr. Boeree responded himself within 24 hours and gave instructions on how to upload my MRIs and Xrays. I was surprised that he responded himself to an initial inquiry instead of an assistant. His email was very cordial. Once I uploaded the info, he emailed me back and said his PA would contact to set up a phone consultation with me once they got my images into their system and he had a chance to review them. You have to pay about $400 for the 30 min. consultation, but I think they deduct this from the price of the surgery if you end up having one there. In any case, it will be well worth it either way. So now I'm waiting for his PA to get back to me.
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Hi Tim, my name is Brian Cooper - I'm live in johannesburg, South Africa. Looking at your MRI's was like looking at copies of my MRI's. I am so gald i found your blog as i am in EXACTLY the same situation as you are. I am not sure if/how you will get this post (also not sure how anonymous it is) and I'm not not sure of how else to contact you. But if you get this, please try and find me on facebook (if you search face book for Brian Cooper, johannesburg, South Africa) you should find me - my FaceBook picture is a picture of me with one of my kids on my shoulders). Or you can mail me on briancooper@live.co.za - Hope to hear from you ASAP and all the best. Brian
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