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@nlback22
Nadine, you have quite a story. I am so glad you are having surgery at Mayo, and yea for Dr. Fogelson! How did you find him? I have to tell you, I think he is the best and my opinion is biased because he did my cervical fusion. He does a lot of spine deformity cases, and he is a kind surgeon with a lot of compassion. I also traveled to get to Rochester and it was worth it.
Do you have your hotel reservations worked out? Did you find him from the Scoliosis Research Society?
Sharing your story here helps a lot of patients. I found Dr. Fogelson by looking at surgeons at Mayo and reading their research papers. In doing that, I found a path to medical literature that explained why my case had been misunderstood by several local surgeons. I had spinal cord compression that was causing loss of coordination in my arms among other problems and pain all over my body. Dr. Fogelson gave that all back to me. He is a gifted surgeon. I am happy for you.
Jennifer
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Hi Jennifer,
I wanted to add that my husband and I will be staying in a short-term apartment in Rochester for 11 weeks post- surgery.
This will allow for some healing and recovery before I hop on a 3 1/2 to 4 hour flight--plus drive time. ( With the Bilateral SI Joint fusions, I will be 50% non-weight-bearing for 4 to 6 weeks.)
I do recommend people contact Mayo Clinic Travel Services for insight, and guidance when they are planning a trip to Mayo.
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Good Morning, Jennifer,
I have been meaning to contact you.
I first heard about Dr.Fogelson, in Fall 2023, from you and want to thank you for the recommendation.
He is amazing!
After consultations at Cedars Sinai, and the University of Calif. Irvine, I had a consult with Dr. Fogelson in April 2024.
During my various consultations, it was recommended that I go on generic Forteo to build up my bone density prior to surgeries--Spinal Fusion and Bilateral Sacroilliac Fusions. ( age 67 ) My endocrinologist recommended that I go on Forteo for 1 to 2 years prior to the surgeries.
Managing my back and radicular pain has been a challenge, but the delay has allowed my bone density to get stronger and should improve my surgery outcomes.
I am definitely ready to proceed!
Jennifer, thanks again!
Nadine