Will anyone be out there then? I am going for a THIRD opinion!! YIKES! Let me know....
Courtney
Mayo April 25&26
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Re: Mayo April 25&26
Courtney, My daughter and I will be going out to Mayo on the 24th for an eval on the 25th and 26th. This is her first evaluation for surgery since her accident Nov 13, 2005. Sue
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Re: Mayo April 25&26
Well, I won't be there Court, but I can wish you all the best!
Let us know what they say, did the previous 2 opinions agree with one another? It would be hard if they all said different things.....
take it easy and keep us posted luv.
Cheers Jen NZ
Let us know what they say, did the previous 2 opinions agree with one another? It would be hard if they all said different things.....
take it easy and keep us posted luv.
Cheers Jen NZ
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Re: Mayo April 25&26
Sue... I emailed you... Thanks Jen! I actually got differing opinions from two different BPI docs! That is why I am heading to Mayo for a third opinion. We are looking for a general concensus! I will let ya know how we make out.
Courtney
Courtney
Re: Mayo April 25&26
Wow, good luck mate...what result from surgery are you looking for?
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Re: Mayo April 25&26
I am looking for some biceps! I have heard pec trasfer, gracilis transfer, or opposite side lat transfer... before my insurance will pay they want to make sure it is the right procedure! I hope to deffo get some answers with this third opinion!!
Courtney
Courtney
Re: Mayo April 25&26
Hey Courtney - instead of a third opinion, you're actually getting a third, fourth & fifth opinion since each of the three primary doctors is an independent thinker, as well as having different specialties. They'll talk through their impressions of your test results until they reach consensus.
What do the first two doctors you've seen think should be done?
Tell the team 'hi' from us & keep us posted,
Ellen
What do the first two doctors you've seen think should be done?
Tell the team 'hi' from us & keep us posted,
Ellen
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Re: Mayo April 25&26
Court, I will miss you by a week. I have my appointment in the cities on the 19th. I will be finding out if I am having another surgery or not. My guess is yes, I will be having another one. I wish I could afford to skip more class to come see you when you are here but I will be missing two days of class for my appointment, I cant miss two more 
I am bummed I will miss you by a week. We will have to get together some other time. Good luck with your appointments!!! Let me know how it goes.
Hugs,
Amy 19 ROBPI from MN
ps, pack warm clothes, its still cold up here, I guess Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN just got 12-18 inches of snow. YUCK! I will let you know if the weather changes for the good.
I am bummed I will miss you by a week. We will have to get together some other time. Good luck with your appointments!!! Let me know how it goes.
Hugs,
Amy 19 ROBPI from MN
ps, pack warm clothes, its still cold up here, I guess Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN just got 12-18 inches of snow. YUCK! I will let you know if the weather changes for the good.
Amy 28 years old ROBPI from MN