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    Has anyone had scoliosis surgery, at the U of Alberta hospital in Edmonton? Under who's care?

  • #2
    Hi Kootenay,

    Welcome to the forum! So sorry about your pain, there are many here that have been down that same road. My surgeon told me that same thing, get online and learn as much as you can before you make a decision. I waited 34 years for my surgery, its hard to believe I made it! (smiley face)

    It would probably be a good idea to buy Dave Wolpert’s book. You can buy it through the forum. He did a great job writing it.
    http://www.scoliosis.org/store/books.php

    Lisanicole is from Edmonton and I believe she was operated in Edmonton. You can PM her.
    http://www.scoliosis.org/forum/showt...-Forum-friends.
    Ed
    49 yr old male, now 63, the new 64...
    Pre surgery curves T70,L70
    ALIF/PSA T2-Pelvis 01/29/08, 01/31/08 7" pelvic anchors BMP
    Dr Brett Menmuir St Marys Hospital Reno,Nevada

    Bending and twisting pics after full fusion
    http://www.scoliosis.org/forum/showt...on.&highlight=

    My x-rays
    http://www.scoliosis.org/forum/attac...2&d=1228779214

    http://www.scoliosis.org/forum/attac...3&d=1228779258

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    • #3
      Surgery in Alberta

      Hi Kootenaygal,

      I indeed did have my surgery at the U of A in Edmonton in 2000. My surgeons were Dr. Moreau and Dr. Mahood. Feel free to email me if you have any detailed questions, I'd love to help.
      lisa@lisanicolegrace.com


      Ed - thanks so much for referring Kootenay, and thanks for being so knowledgable to know that I had my surgery in Alberta!!
      lisanicolegrace
      29/F/Canada
      Surgery - 11/10/2000
      80° curve to 19° post op.
      www.lisanicolegrace.com
      @lisanicolegrace
      facebook
      x-rays
      picture of my back

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      • #4
        re; surgery in Edmonton, Alberta.

        Thank you, Ed and Lisa for your reply. I'm thankful for any advice or information.
        Lisa, I will contact you...thanks

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        • #5
          Lisa
          I’ve had some good times in Canada....it makes it hard to forget.

          Kootenay,
          Exactly where are you? If you live down by Invermere, BC, that’s a long trip.

          Ed
          49 yr old male, now 63, the new 64...
          Pre surgery curves T70,L70
          ALIF/PSA T2-Pelvis 01/29/08, 01/31/08 7" pelvic anchors BMP
          Dr Brett Menmuir St Marys Hospital Reno,Nevada

          Bending and twisting pics after full fusion
          http://www.scoliosis.org/forum/showt...on.&highlight=

          My x-rays
          http://www.scoliosis.org/forum/attac...2&d=1228779214

          http://www.scoliosis.org/forum/attac...3&d=1228779258

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          • #6
            Surgery in Alberta

            Ed...I live in Nelson, BC. I know it's a long trip. About 12 hours from home.
            Nothing is close, when you live here...Vancouver, is 8 hours away too.
            I was referred to the back surgeon in Edmonton...and will be seeing him again in December.
            Thanks for your input, and advice!

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            • #7
              Kooteny, how does it work with insurance when you live in BC but are considering surgery in another province? I'm curious b/c the wait lists are so long for kids here in BC but BC Children's did not suggest that I take my son to another province even though his scoliosis was very severe. Out of sheer desperation I contacted Shriners International on the advice from some members here. Sure glad I did!
              Son 14 y/o diagnosed January 20th. 2011 with 110* Curve
              Halo Traction & 1st. surgery on March 22nd. 2011
              Spinal Fusion on April 19th. 2011

              Dr. Krajbich @ Shriners Childrens Hospital, Portland Oregon



              http://tinyurl.com/Elias-Before
              http://tinyurl.com/Elias-After

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              • #8
                re: Surgery in Alberta.

                Hello Elisa,

                Thank you for your post...I'm so glad that your son was able to have his surgery !!
                At this point, I'm still considering surgery, but looking into whether I will be covered by our MSP.
                Wishing your son, the very best in his recovery,
                Kootenaygal.

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                • #9
                  "how does it work with insurance when you live in BC but are considering surgery in another province?"

                  We live in NB, but our daughter is treated in NS. There are no costs to us as long as you have a valid medicare.
                  Here are the rules for our province, and I'm sure the other provinces would be the same except maybe for Quebec.

                  http://www.gnb.ca/0394/coverageOut-e.asp

                  Hope that helps.
                  CAmomof2

                  July 07 - T 26*
                  Aug 08 - curve now 22*
                  Sept 08 - SpineCor Brace (in brace 17*) Ste. Justine
                  March 09 - in brace 14*
                  Aug 09 - in brace 14* / MRI normal
                  Feb 10 - in brace 18* - had an oob xray - now 35*
                  June 10 Considered VBS T 32*, L 27* , Stopped SpineCor brace
                  Sept 10 T 38*, L 26*
                  April 11 T 45*, L 31*
                  July 11 T 51*, L 37*
                  MIS SURGERY - NOV 28, 2011 / Age 12 / Fused T4 - T12

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by CAmomof2 View Post
                    "how does it work with insurance when you live in BC but are considering surgery in another province?"

                    We live in NB, but our daughter is treated in NS. There are no costs to us as long as you have a valid medicare.
                    Here are the rules for our province, and I'm sure the other provinces would be the same except maybe for Quebec.

                    http://www.gnb.ca/0394/coverageOut-e.asp

                    Hope that helps.
                    That link is very interesting. From what I gather, you CAN go to another province for surgery and that province bills your own province. WHY the hell does no one tell you these things!? Are they trying to keep it a secret or what? I could have travelled to Alberta a year ago when my son was not nearly as twisted as he was six months ago, had the surgery instead of two surgeries and four weeks of halo traction not to mention all the suffering he went through prior to heading down to the US. It would have been so much more straightforward and I have a brother who lives in Calgary and I could have stayed with him, but no. Makes me furious! Argggg!
                    Son 14 y/o diagnosed January 20th. 2011 with 110* Curve
                    Halo Traction & 1st. surgery on March 22nd. 2011
                    Spinal Fusion on April 19th. 2011

                    Dr. Krajbich @ Shriners Childrens Hospital, Portland Oregon



                    http://tinyurl.com/Elias-Before
                    http://tinyurl.com/Elias-After

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by Elisa View Post
                      I have a brother who lives in Calgary
                      Hey did he live in the NW or work at a Gov't science agency near the university campus? Maybe I knew him. :-)
                      Sharon, mother of identical twin girls with scoliosis

                      No island of sanity.

                      Question: What do you call alternative medicine that works?
                      Answer: Medicine


                      "We are all African."

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by Pooka1 View Post
                        Hey did he live in the NW or work at a Gov't science agency near the university campus? Maybe I knew him. :-)
                        He's a long hauler; drives big trucks all over the place. I'm hoping to take a trip with him sometime in the future. He's got so many stories to tell and I think it would be fun to travel around with him in his big truck. :-)
                        Son 14 y/o diagnosed January 20th. 2011 with 110* Curve
                        Halo Traction & 1st. surgery on March 22nd. 2011
                        Spinal Fusion on April 19th. 2011

                        Dr. Krajbich @ Shriners Childrens Hospital, Portland Oregon



                        http://tinyurl.com/Elias-Before
                        http://tinyurl.com/Elias-After

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