I just came back from the 2nd consultation with the chiroquacker.  I have been accepted for the treatments on the DRX9000.  I will have 20 treatments - 4 times a week for 5 weeks.  I will also get a back "belt" which I will wear all the time except showering and sleeping.  I will also get shoe inserts that are molded to my feet and are specially made. 
I not only have 2 herniated discs, but also have degererative disc disease.  It seems that when I am sitting, I have a 227% stress on my left side- lower spine and surrounding muscles.  When I stand it shifts to the right side with a 200% stress.  The dr. said that is not very common.  So my spine is literally fighting with itself every time I stand or sit.  Good Grief- no wonder I have trouble walking. 
This treatment has an 86% success rate.  I asked them how many patients they had that it did not help, and they said there was only one man and he was in a wheelchair to begin with.  They have a lot of patients that are much larger and fatter than me.  There was a lady there today who is very very large.  I was accepted also because of the "risk" factor of living alone and having to do everything for myself and not having a man around to lift heavy things.
This back belt will prevent me from moving the wrong way which will help the healing process.  The only drawback besides the price $5600, is that to replenish the disc, I am to drink about 120 oz. of water, teas, jello, soups per day.  Oh well - I have a lot of Crystal Lite. 
Im sure a good time will be had by all Damn it!
Friday, October 12, 2007
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i justify costs like that by saying, "well, I don't smoke."
I justify it by saying I don't smoke, drink, buy jewels and furs, clothing, and deodorant.
You don't have to justify it.
chiroquacker .... *snicker*
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