The greatest moments we experience as healthcare providers are when our patients tell us how our care has changed their lives. We have extraordinary patients who live amazing lives and we are proud to share their stories here in blogs and videos. If you are a Neurosurgery One patient and you’d like to share your story, please let us know by clicking on the link below the stories.
“Dr. Beckman has taken away my pain and given me my life back. I’m so thankful that he recommended the TOPS procedure and I look forward to getting back out on the golf course and playing pain-free.”
“Thanks to Dr. Prall and his team at Neurosurgery One, I ran the Mt. Blue Sky Ascent just 5 months after lumbar fusion surgery.”
“If anything were to change and I were to have seizures again, I know Dr. Gummadavelli will continue to work with me and be the best advocate I could ask for.”
“I just want to reiterate that it was the most professional experience of my life. It’s really how everything should be, especially when it comes to your health. My wife has been with me every step of the way, making the entire experience possible.”
William Lawson
Electrical Contractor
As crazy as it sounds, she is glad the tumor was discovered when it was instead of sooner. “There are many reasons for this — one being that I might not have had as excellent of a neurosurgeon as Dr. VanSickle.”
Jill Howard
Marathon Runner
“Dr. Hudson made no bones about the potential of what could happen after surgery. He told us everything. We were prepared for me to come out in a wheelchair and maybe paralyzed. That’s another reason he’s my hero is because he was so honest.”
Ginger Miller
Kayaker
“My life is greatly improved because of DBS. Your life is going to change. You don’t know how it’s going to change or when it’s going to change, but it can change for the better. I think if you’re open to letting that happen, though, you’re not alone.”
Katie Strittmatter
Wife and mother of 2
“After Deep Brain Stimulation, I can I can sign my name and I can sign the date. Now I can do that, and my wife, I’m going to be able to take her out to dinner. This is going to be amazing day. I can’t tell you how much this means to me.”
Art Nixon
Retired
“My energy level has greatly improved and my symptoms have lessened,” John says. The improvements in his health have allowed John to return to photography and chess. I really waited three years too long. I wish I would have done this sooner.”
John Bauer
Computer Programmer
“Something I would tell people with epilepsy who have never had surgery for it…you’re not alone in this journey, and there’s whole teams of doctors just looking out for you.”
Amanda Martin
Student
My life before the spinal cord simulator, I was constantly on pain pills multiple times a day. The pain was constant Now I can play with the kids and walk to the park. I can spend a whole day with them. Oh, I’m not taking any pain medication.
Heather Enberg
Mother of three
“I was able to hold my brand new baby grandson in my arms. It felt so good to be normal. Dr. Asfahani gave me back my life, and hope that there are physicians out there that really care about me as a person.”
Kim Paxton
Nurse, Ice Skater
Dee experienced what she calls “a straight and steady recovery,” with each day better than the day before. “Any setbacks I had were my fault, I had trouble behaving myself because it just didn’t hurt. I had to force myself to take it slow.”
Dee Vashus
Dr. VanSickle's lumbar surgery patient
Bob’s best advice to anyone experiencing medical issues like his is to always advocate for yourself and your health. Find a provider or specialist who will listen and work with you to find a solution together.
Bob Box
Avid Skier, Outdoorsman
“It’s only twelve weeks later and I’m back flying airplanes, I’m running four or five miles a day, I’m lifting weights.”
Jeff Sandefer
Paraglider
“I just hit my one year post-op…my life is completely different and new. I feel amazing since having this surgery, it was one of the best decisions I gave my body.”
Sara Taylor
Dr. Asfahani's spine fusion patient
“I’m so pleased I went with Dr. Beckman. I had a rough surgery, and having the support of a stellar surgeon and his team made all the difference.”
Raymond Garrett, MD
Retired Denver Nephrologist
“I didn’t know anyone who had gone through surgery who could give me reassurance that I would be able to race again. I want to reassure future patients that this is possible.”
Theresa Daus-Weber
Ultra-distance runner
We love to hear how Neurosurgery One team members and surgeons have impacted our patients lives. If you have a story you'd like to share, please submit your information and our team will be in touch.
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