I have serious problems in cervical spine-my neurologist told me in 5/19 I had 1-1 1/2 years before it effects my brain. So I have appt with Dr Gupta 1/15/20 & he will evaluate MRI of full spine plus my neurologist’s recommendations faxed to Dr G. I was told that it would probably be 2 separate surgeries. Since I’m going out of network (I’m in Ky and going to St Louis), I’m really concerned not only how to deal with fusion from C-Pelvic plus financial problems (how to afford with living on disability). Has anyone experienced this problem?
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I don't know how you can deal with the financial issues? Are you qualified for Medicare on the disability? I would think it would be covered.
As far as that extensive fusion, you will be surprised how well you will do once you are healed.T10-pelvis fusion 12/08
C5,6,7 fusion 9/10
T2--T10 fusion 2/11
C 4-5 fusion 11/14
Right scapulectomy 6/15
Right pectoralis major muscle transfer to scapula
To replace the action of Serratus Anterior muscle 3/16
Broken neck 9/28/2018
Emergency surgery posterior fusion C4- T3
Repeated 11/2018 because rods pulled apart added T2 fusion
Removal of partial right thoracic hardware 1/2020
Removal and replacement of C4-T10 hardware with C7 and T 1
Osteotomy
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Well, in re financial issues, given Kentucky went 62% for Trump, all I can tell you is to buck that in 2020 and help Kentucky vote in its own interests this time around. That's really all you can do.Sharon, mother of identical twin girls with scoliosis
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Originally posted by jackieg412 View PostI don't know how you can deal with the financial issues? Are you qualified for Medicare on the disability? I would think it would be covered.
As far as that extensive fusion, you will be surprised how well you will do once you are healed.
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Originally posted by Pooka1 View PostWell, in re financial issues, given Kentucky went 62% for Trump, all I can tell you is to buck that in 2020 and help Kentucky vote in its own interests this time around. That's really all you can do.
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