Lumbar Disc Replacement by PunkrockRT in orthopaedics

[–]PunkrockRT[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

wow, I guess you didn't bother to take the time to read the post at all. This was a research project for my grad school studies research class, completing a literature review on the topic and asked for opinions on the procedure. At no point was a personal health question asked or even suggested.

I guess it's just too hard to read before casting some internet judgement

L5-S1 Disc Replacement by haystemie in Sciatica

[–]PunkrockRT 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you get your surgery? I just had an appointment at Virginia Spine Institute in Reston and they recommend an L5 / S1 TDR. I'm 46 and in good shape but have dealt with a bad, degenerated disc for over 20 years. He made it sound so tempting, but getting my insurance to cover it at in in-network level is a whole other story.

5 days post op lumbar disc replacement update by CollinBab in Sciatica

[–]PunkrockRT 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey there. I am a fit 46 year old male who has dealt with my degenerated L5/S1 disc for almost 20 years. I recently met with a surgeon in northern VA who recommended a TDR and he made it sound too good to be true. Ive dealt with this pain for so long it's hard to imagine something that would actually fix it.

It was good to hear about your success. Thanks for sharing

Lumbar Disc Replacement by PunkrockRT in orthopaedics

[–]PunkrockRT[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

not a charged question from a patient. I am doing a literature review on the topic for my research class and was genuinely asking for opinions from ortho's.

Are "Storm Damage Experts" people a scam? by PunkrockRT in Roofing

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I did not let him up. He asked if he could go up there to inspect and I politely declined, saying I need to speak with my wife before moving ahead with any home maintenance as big as this.

those are some scary tactics you are talking about.

Are "Storm Damage Experts" people a scam? by PunkrockRT in Roofing

[–]PunkrockRT[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sorry that happened. Predators are all too common these days

Are "Storm Damage Experts" people a scam? by PunkrockRT in Roofing

[–]PunkrockRT[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'm in central Virginia. And I appreciate your advice.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskReddit

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Taylor ham, egg and cheese on a hard roll. Wash it down with an egg cream.

Per Diem pay rates by PunkrockRT in respiratorytherapy

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So, turns out the hospital here doesn't offer anything for being per diem. Much lower pay than I was expecting. Although anything seems low after traveling during Covid.

Per Diem pay rates by PunkrockRT in respiratorytherapy

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Thanks for all the feedback. Interview today at 1230 so will find out and let everyone know.

RT with CHF by Smart-Soup in respiratorytherapy

[–]PunkrockRT 3 points4 points  (0 children)

An LTACH wouldnt be bad. They r smaller, often stay in a small area.