2 years ago today I was lucky enough to have my spine operated on by a very talented surgeon, Nick Boeree and his team. I've come so far since then, so I thought it fitting to commemorate the anniversary with something I've never done before, something that would have been impossible without the gift I was given 2 years ago. I rode 100 miles today on my bike. My back was absolutely fine the entire way, just as it has been since I completed my recovery. This ride also happened to bring my yearly mile total to just over 1000 miles. I'm still grateful every day to have my life back, and after 2 years, that feeling still has not worn off. Thanks, Nick. The memory of you lives on in each mile.
Congrats, Tim!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your story with us. We are glad that you are living normal life as before.
ReplyDeleteDegenerative Disc Disease treated with minimally invasive surgery (Lumbar Microdiscectomy, Endoscope assisted Dicectomy, Cervical “keyhole” Foraminotomy with Discectomy), while others require traditional open surgery (anterior cervical discectomy with microscope assistance and fusion).
Congratulations. Great news.
ReplyDeleteHow cool is that? 100 miles in one day on artificial disc! We are living in the future. Congratulations to you! Since I see Mike and Brett posting, I'd like to ask all three of you a question: why is there no you tube video of people showing off their physical prowess using the M6-L? For example, I can't find one video of a person going for a run/jog with their M6-L, although I read reports that people have done so. Do you guys know of any "M6-L activity" videos? Thanks and congrats again, Ray
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ReplyDeleteGlad to hear you are doing so well! I am almost 2 years out from an M6 at L5/S1 with Dr Clavel. Am trying to get back into some light biking... trying to decide between a hybrid and "comfort" style bike. Basically load on butt bones vs the mythical "sit bones". Am a woman and not a serious cyclist... just wondering if you had any thoughts!!!
Looking to answer my own question, I found this activity video (link below) for Sue Hart, who had 3 lumbar discs replaced, and one was an old-school charite disc (no M6-L's). The video must come with a disclosure though: Ms. Hart is a representative of Stenum and Dr. Karl Ritter-Lang, a medical tourism group that facilitates ADR for cash-based patients. Nonetheless, it is one of the few videos out there that actually shows someone doing something with AD's that would be difficult for anyone with a bad back to do: horseriding. I hope people start videoing their newfound/regained abilities with the M6-L's soon. I think it would give others, me included, more confidence to move forward with the unique surgery.
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Cheers,
Ray
Thanks, Tim - I just celebrated my 2 year anniversary of 2 level ADR with Nick in Nov of 2011. I feel incredibly grateful to that man for the life I enjoy now. No pain and so much appreciation for his life and work. Glad to hear you are doing so well too.
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