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Has anyone had cervical disc replacement surgery?

Hi.  I've been diagnosed with multilevel degenerative disc disease c-4 through c-7.  I'm now 43 years old.  I've been waiting 3 years for disc replacement surgery to be a little more mainstream treatment.  I'm interested in hearing anything about this procedure for the C-spine.  I'm considered a surgery candidtate for c-5/6 and c-6/7 levels.  Thanks, Jolene
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Gosh, I haven't checked this post in years!  I hope your surgery went well.  I'm facing another surgery in the future, for the adjacent levels.  I have been putting it off because I've been dealing with my parent's health issues, but I hope to have it done in the next year.
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My Husband just got back from Germany. Dr. Bergantoli SUCCESSFULLY did a three level replacment on my hubby, and he feels great! The doctor also had to remove a plate from a 1999 fusion which was the cause for all his recent problems there we sought out ADR surgery. He said he would most def recommend Dr. Bergantoli!! I hope this got to you
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My Husband just got back from Germany. Dr. Bergantoli SUCCESSFULLY did a three level replacment on my hubby, and he feels great! The doctor also had to remove a plate from a 1999 fusion which was the cause for all his recent problems there we sought out ADR surgery. He said he would most def recommend Dr. Bergantoli!! I hope this got to you in time..
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Your employer has bought and paid for the doctors and they say what they are told by their employer and your ex employer! And they know the right doctors and the money is paid and you have a terrible uphill battle and will only find lawyers that will tell you that thay will get every dime you deserve. And will. This system is so corrupt that the appeals judge just ruled, that two neck fusions one of which was a failure and my arm and shoulder pain got over the roof bad and my posture was stooping forward causing back problems,that thos surgeries caused no impairment and no mobility restrictions. What a crock! The system is corrupt to the core! Bribes are the norm. Do you have much money now you can't work? Right thay have you, the slaves have no rights! In court with Port Townsend Paper corp.
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Hi, I am scheduled for C5/6 and C6/7 disc replacement similar to yours on Nov 26, 2013. I am extremely nervous but hopeful. I have on again off again left arm pain and numbness and chronic upperback pain. I am as stiff as a board. I dont get much relief and sleeping at nights are becoming an increasing challenge.
I am 33 years old and the rish of permanent nerve damage is my greatest worry. My surgery will be done by a nuerosurgon.  
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My husband needs same disc's replaced and we are looking into it now. We have been do extensive researched into Germany to get this procedure done. Where did you go and who did your surgery?
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