Dr Bertagnoli

[Gilbert P]

Hi Spines

I would like to know who has the pleasure to have surgery with Dr Bertagnoli.
What was your experience?
What was your surgery?
Did it work?
How many Levels?
Would you do it again?
How was your travel?
Was it covered?
How is your life now better, worse, the same?
Any more information would be great
Thanks
Gil:

[Cindylou]

Hey Gil,

I had the good pleasure of having Dr. Bertagnoli 3 years ago for my 3 level lumbar adr's: L3-4, L4-5, L5-6. Other than bumping my surgery up to practically the minute I arrived, I had an excellent experience. I had to have 3 levels done so I only wanted Dr. B to touch my spine. Insurance did not pay. What else? I have had other issues, as you know Gil, needing the ALIF fusion one year after my adr's, etc., so it has been a rough road for me, but I would easily have done it again. My adr's are still perfectly placed. Some additional facet atrophy....but what are ya gonna do? I feel like I am just now getting back on the saddle again. Good luck Gil!

[Gilbert P]

Hi CL

Thank You
I sent DR B and FM all my information Now I just have to figure out hot to pay for it

Thanks

Gil

[Carmen]

HI Gil,
You waited this long you might as well go with the very BEST! I heard from somewhere on here that they want you to wire the money first. If you could in any way afford it, that what I would do. I am not married or have anyone that could go with me so I had to find someone in town. I think I made a good choice. He was one of the 9 doctors in the US that was chosen to present at a conference. There was also a doctor from Germany. Go to spinemasters.com to see who the German doctor was. Please let us all know the haps. Your wife my like this. Buy a German dictionary. Carmen

[linda]

Gil,
Cathy (Treefrog) had her double adr there and has a long thread on it - pictures and all with her and Dr. B.
She was there at the same time another girl from the forum was and they shared a room. She has a good thread too. I think her name was Jess or something like that. See if you can find it.
Linda

[Gilbert P]

Thank My Friends

Dr Bertagonli

Just received all my information now its more waiting and trying to come up with some funding

Gil

[Cindylou]

Has he said anything about what you might need done after studying your films? Keep us posted. Good luck Gil! You are getting closer to your goal of wellness, bit by bit. CL

[KBear]

Glad you received a response, praying for a way to pay for it. Just curious, what did he recommend?

[Gilbert P]

Hi CL and KB

Still waiting for a reply and having to send money VIA Pay Pal.

But Today I am pain free for now

Thanks

Gil

[Cindylou]

Good news! Keep us posted!