Choosing drs / Costantino , Hepworth

How soon did nakaji get you in for an appointment?

It was something like 6-8 weeks for the consultation, 6 more weeks for the first surgery and then I waited 3 months for the second surgery.

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Hi Carrie,

I know this reply is to an old post but I was wondering how your surgery went with Dr. Cognetti and Dr. Heller. I have Eagle with left IJV compression and may need the styloid removed as well as a C1 shave. I have an appointment scheduled with Dr. Cognetti but it isn’t until Nov. Thanks.

Jim

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Hi Jim!
I highly recommend both Cognetti & heller!
My surgery went well and I have had great results and you can’t even see my scar!
I do have other issues on my right side but as far as the left I am grateful I had it done
The entire hospital amd the team were great!

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Thanks Carrie. Do you plan to do the other side also?

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Hi!
I don’t believe I need to I had dr Periera in Toronto who stented the right side at my C5-7 a couple years ago!
That said I do have C1-2 issues I am trying to deal with here in Canada & I also have braciocephalic compression & TOS which is frustrating

Carrie

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Thanks Carrie. I hope all your issues eventually resolve for you.

Jim

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Good to read your update, @Carrie68. I’m sorry you still have some major compressions to deal with. Is there anyone in CA who does TOS surgeries? We have some members who also have brachiocephalic compression. I recall there isn’t surgery for that problem, but things are changing so quickly in the medical world so there may be something that’s being done now.

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Hi Isaiah!
Iam not sure is of yet..I have seen the neurosurgeon and am seeing physio who suggests a ct scan/angio of shoulder !upper brachial plexus !

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I hope that you can get some treatment soon @Carrie68 , everything is so slow for those in Canada! :hugs:

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Thank you Jules!
Yes it sure is

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