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  • Donald Corenman, MD, DC
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    About 3 hours

    Dr. Corenman

    PLEASE REMEMBER, THIS FORUM IS MEANT TO PROVIDE GENERAL INFORMATION ON SPINE ANATOMY, CONDITIONS AND TREATMENTS. TO GET AN ACCURATE DIAGNOSIS, YOU MUST VISIT A QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL IN PERSON.
     
    Donald Corenman, MD, DC is a highly-regarded spine surgeon, considered an expert in the area of neck and back pain. Trained as both a Medical Doctor and Doctor of Chiropractic, Dr. Corenman earned academic appointments as Clinical Assistant Professor and Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, and his research on spine surgery and rehabilitation has resulted in the publication of multiple peer-reviewed articles and two books.
    syxx_35
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    Got my letter from insurance confirming approval. I am having normal jitters I think, had a bad dream last night. My only concern is I do not have another appointment before hand to answer questions, but we are squeezing it in rather quick since they had a cancellation. Works out better for my work to as we get busy in December so I hope to be back to work after 4 weeks.

    I have questions of how he plans on doing things come up and also questions about how and what he has looked into regarding my liver to reassure me. Without the additional appointment I am still a little hesitant.

    Oh well, what can I do. I called and talked to a nurse today but it is still not the doctor.

    Donald Corenman, MD, DC
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    Thanks for keeping us informed. The emotions prior to surgery are important to acknowledge and understand. Put your faith in your surgeon now that you have decided to go ahead.

    Dr. Corenman

    PLEASE REMEMBER, THIS FORUM IS MEANT TO PROVIDE GENERAL INFORMATION ON SPINE ANATOMY, CONDITIONS AND TREATMENTS. TO GET AN ACCURATE DIAGNOSIS, YOU MUST VISIT A QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL IN PERSON.
     
    Donald Corenman, MD, DC is a highly-regarded spine surgeon, considered an expert in the area of neck and back pain. Trained as both a Medical Doctor and Doctor of Chiropractic, Dr. Corenman earned academic appointments as Clinical Assistant Professor and Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, and his research on spine surgery and rehabilitation has resulted in the publication of multiple peer-reviewed articles and two books.
    syxx_35
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    My faith in my surgeon is there. I also have no reservations about the procedure, I know it is my only chance at relief. I am very glad to have found someone with experience performing this.

    I am sure these emotions are normal, its just happening so quick. Well it seems quick lol.

    syxx_35
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    I had my preop yesterday. I believe I mentioned in this post I have had liver issues in the past due to a stone that caused secondary biliary cirrhosis. Anyways, my enzymes etc. will always be high for the rest of my life. My INR fluctuates between 1.3 and 1.5.

    My INR came back as a 1.5, which was somewhat expected. Should I bring up being admitted the night before to get a FFP transfusion. He did mention this, but it is a 4 to 6 hour process and will delay the surgery if I wait until the morning of.

    I was hoping to get suggestions. I would feel more comfortable having it done seeing as they will be near my aorta.

    syxx_35
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    I also found out that they will not have to deflate my lung. I guess the size of my chest and where the lung ends according the MRI they feel they can perform the surgery without issue. It will be an option if they get in and think it will be in the way.

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