Re: Lana---- from Debbi Update HA/Neck

[Guest guest]

Thanks, Debbi, for pointing all of that out to me! I appreciate your input

so much! I will keep you informed!

Love Lana

PLEASE CONSIDER that other opinion. I am sure your insurance will pay for

it. There is no reason that the neurosurgeon could not learn about EDS

prior to

the surgery.

[Guest guest]

Thanks, Debbi, for pointing all of that out to me! I appreciate your input

so much! I will keep you informed!

Love Lana

PLEASE CONSIDER that other opinion. I am sure your insurance will pay for

it. There is no reason that the neurosurgeon could not learn about EDS

prior to

the surgery.

[Guest guest]

Thanks, Debbi, for pointing all of that out to me! I appreciate your input

so much! I will keep you informed!

Love Lana

PLEASE CONSIDER that other opinion. I am sure your insurance will pay for

it. There is no reason that the neurosurgeon could not learn about EDS

prior to

the surgery.

[Guest guest]

Ditto Debbi,

I agree 100% and just posted a response prior to reading yours. Yes Lana do

both!

Love, S.

Lana---- from Debbi Update HA/Neck

> In a message dated 3/26/2004 21:33:45 PM Pacific Standard Time,

> EDSLana@... writes:

> He wants me to go to a specialist,

> and gave me a choice of either a neurosurgeon or orthopedic that is a

spine

> specialist. He favored the Ortho because he thought they would be more

> informed about Ehlers Danlos Syndrome

> ************

>

> That may be true about the EDS Lana but..............

> PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE get an opinion from a neurosurgeon too!

>

> The difference is between the delicate skills of a brain surgeon (like an

> ian painter) or the talented orthopedic surgeon using saws, hammers

and

> staple guns (like a carpenter)

>

> Remember we are NOT talking about your C this or that ... we are talking

> about your SPINAL CORD! I don't know about you but I would not want a

carpenter

> painting a landscape portrait on my living room wall!

>

> Remember ... as medical malpractice Risk Manager for 20 years, I have had

to

> have learned a bit about the " oops " of the ortho's on spines. Personally,

> personally mind you... I would never let even my most trusted orthopedic

surgeon

> near my neck/back. That is me and I speak from my personal experience of

what

> CAN happen out there. There will be others who differ who have had great

> experiences with orthopedic surgeons, especially those who specialize in

> neck/back surgery. I just want you to get both experts and make your

decision based

> on the information that they give you. That is the only way you can make

an

> informed decision.

>

> PLEASE CONSIDER that other opinion. I am sure your insurance will pay for

> it. There is no reason that the neurosurgeon could not learn about EDS

prior to

> the surgery.

>

> Debbi

>

>

>