Fwiw, take it from someone who has handled plaintiff's medical malpractice cases. If a surgeon states that you have a 50-50 possibility of success with a back surgery, he's basically saying one of three things with that statement.
One. Your prognosis will stay the same after the surgery.
Two. Your after-surgery prognosis will deteriorate.
Three. His girlfriend's mortgage payment is coming due.
Kindly get his statement in writing. It makes a plaintiff's case so much easier to handle...
Do your homework. Get a second or a third opinion.
Best,
Ricordo
Herniated disc questions.
Let's Go Brandon
The surgeon literally walked into my hospital room, told me I had a herniated disc, and that’s the surgery he does all the time. He then asked if I wanted to go ahead with the surgery. I replied “Doctor, I’ve had 7 seconds to think about it, & I need to explore all options first”. Like when I had an aortic aneurysm I checked out many doctors, & chose one in Houston Texas who was the best in the world for that procedure. But I was also told if I didn’t have that surgery I would be dead very soon. It was 100%, & I owe that doctor my life. The spine doctor’s assistant bugged me every day asking if I wanted to make an appointment. I guess he has a yacht payment coming up. So having 2 heart surgeries in my life, I’m not scared, but it would be a last resort. Sucks getting old. I’m a 19 year old kid stuck in a 71 year old body. Oh, the reading material in the chiropractor’s office tells me he’s a gun nut too. Have a great day everyone. GARYRicordo wrote: ↑Thu Jun 08, 2023 8:22 am Fwiw, take it from someone who has handled plaintiff's medical malpractice cases. If a surgeon states that you have a 50-50 possibility of success with a back surgery, he's basically saying one of three things with that statement.
One. Your prognosis will stay the same after the surgery.
Two. Your after-surgery prognosis will deteriorate.
Three. His girlfriend's mortgage payment is coming due.
Kindly get his statement in writing. It makes a plaintiff's case so much easier to handle...
Do your homework. Get a second or a third opinion.
Best,
Ricordo
Very glad to see you did your homework, N4KVE. That's the only way to do it. Trust your intuition and be cautious about being rushed into making a decision.
Case in point. I went to an urologist because the Viagra wasn't cutting it. In every urologist's office they make you give an urine sample. So did this guy's office. I knew exactly what they were going to find--- microhematuria ( microscopic traces of blood in the urine). That condition was first discovered when I was 18 years of age ( I'm presently 69), in a top-to-bottom exam, which included hair samples. At the time, I was told not to worry about it because of a study carried out in England that found that some people had that condition without consequences. And here I am and still no related problems after 51 years. I told the urologist, I also explained it in my medical history's record with that office.
Of course, they wanted me to get a CT Urogram to check for--- microhematuria. I am not a fan of radiation, or of unnecessary medical tests and exams. They are still waiting for me to make an appointment. And the Cialis works fine.
Fwiw, it is not unusual for medical providers to alter a medical record, after-the-fact. Beware. Some are in it only for the money. You should hear how some talk after a few drinks at a mostly-Doctors' party.
Case in point. I went to an urologist because the Viagra wasn't cutting it. In every urologist's office they make you give an urine sample. So did this guy's office. I knew exactly what they were going to find--- microhematuria ( microscopic traces of blood in the urine). That condition was first discovered when I was 18 years of age ( I'm presently 69), in a top-to-bottom exam, which included hair samples. At the time, I was told not to worry about it because of a study carried out in England that found that some people had that condition without consequences. And here I am and still no related problems after 51 years. I told the urologist, I also explained it in my medical history's record with that office.
Of course, they wanted me to get a CT Urogram to check for--- microhematuria. I am not a fan of radiation, or of unnecessary medical tests and exams. They are still waiting for me to make an appointment. And the Cialis works fine.
Fwiw, it is not unusual for medical providers to alter a medical record, after-the-fact. Beware. Some are in it only for the money. You should hear how some talk after a few drinks at a mostly-Doctors' party.
Let's Go Brandon
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I have dealt with this for years. Yoga gave me the best relief. The first month of 2-3× a week was hell, but after that initial core strengthening, life was good.
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Have had back issues for years and would love to go see this guy! He's got lots of videos and a different technique! Developed his own machines too!
Went to the WPB show yesterday, & when speaking to the FFL’s I’ve known for years, it turns out most have had back problems for years, even decades. They all deal with it in their own way, either meds, or injections. One guy was only 34 years old. So I’m not alone. I stopped taking any meds a few days ago. Even Ibuprofen. Now it’s just a minor discomfort. But I’m seeing a chiropractor just a few blocks from home. I want to thank anyone who took the time to throw in their two cents. GARY
A surgeon who takes advantage of your condition to pressure you like that probably means that you should look elsewhere.
Fedora
Most people in my family are physicians and when I had herniated disc some twenty years ago uncle Dr. Abraham told me to take vitamin B complex and magnesium. It helped and every time that I have a recurrence, I use it with the same effect.