Hi all! I had a consult this week with Dr. Lonner who agreed with Dr. Boachie's opinion of me having surgery. They both said the exact same fusion, etc. T-3 to sacrum with pelvic fixations. I liked Dr. Lonner alot - took a tremendous amount of time to talk to me and explain the details. I feel more confident, that as terrified as I am about "the surgery", it is something I need to do. Now my big question is who is the right surgeon, etc.
Dr. Lonner takes me insurance fully; Dr. Boachie's office works with your insurance company, but no guarantees on what will be covered, etc. I was wondering if anyone here has had surgery with Dr. Lonner and can give me some feedback on the results, his after-care follow-up, and if he is in fact "one of the best".
I live alone, have no family and depending on how long my recovery is, not sure if I will have a job when I get back (I am an admin). I am thinking of doing the surgery early next year in the winter when I can recover in the cold weather and then be more mobile in the spring. I see Dr. Boachie for my second follow-up in July. I want the best surgeon, but also know that nothing is guaranteed - even with "the best". And I will need money for homecare and possibily caring me financially through post-up.
I would so appreciate if anyone can offer some feedback on Dr. Lonner/NYU. Thank you so very much. I have had scolosis all my life, but now at 54 years old, my curves have progressed and I have pain in my lower right side daily. I can live with it, but it is a constant, and I know if I don't have the surgery, it will only get worse over time. Thank you in advance.
Dr. Lonner takes me insurance fully; Dr. Boachie's office works with your insurance company, but no guarantees on what will be covered, etc. I was wondering if anyone here has had surgery with Dr. Lonner and can give me some feedback on the results, his after-care follow-up, and if he is in fact "one of the best".
I live alone, have no family and depending on how long my recovery is, not sure if I will have a job when I get back (I am an admin). I am thinking of doing the surgery early next year in the winter when I can recover in the cold weather and then be more mobile in the spring. I see Dr. Boachie for my second follow-up in July. I want the best surgeon, but also know that nothing is guaranteed - even with "the best". And I will need money for homecare and possibily caring me financially through post-up.
I would so appreciate if anyone can offer some feedback on Dr. Lonner/NYU. Thank you so very much. I have had scolosis all my life, but now at 54 years old, my curves have progressed and I have pain in my lower right side daily. I can live with it, but it is a constant, and I know if I don't have the surgery, it will only get worse over time. Thank you in advance.
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