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Title: Lower arms
Post by: droyboy on 23 September 2010, 12:19:26
Hi guys

Due to back problems and waiting surgery, I have to sub out to someone who can change the lowers arms on my MV6, I could do this job myself but my back wont allow me.

I live in the Amersham Bucks area can anyone recommend someone!

Mark  :)
Title: Re: Lower arms
Post by: PhilRich on 23 September 2010, 16:16:33
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Hi guys

Due to back problems and waiting surgery, I have to sub out to someone who can change the lowers arms on my MV6, I could do this job myself but my back wont allow me.

I live in the Amersham Bucks area can anyone recommend someone!

Mark  :)



Hi Mark, sorry to break your subject thread, but what kind of surgery are you waiting for? The reason I ask is that I had a lower lumbar disc removed & two more fused to a 'sound' disc (L3-4, L5+6+7) in an attempt to 'cure' my work injury. It left me 4" shorter, with limited bend or flex capability and in constant pain which led me to sell my business & take early retirement at 50! Please be sure you have all the facts before Surgery, so you can make an informed decision. Kind Regards, Phil ;)
Title: Re: Lower arms
Post by: The Red Baron on 23 September 2010, 16:32:58
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Hi guys

Due to back problems and waiting surgery, I have to sub out to someone who can change the lowers arms on my MV6, I could do this job myself but my back wont allow me.

I live in the Amersham Bucks area can anyone recommend someone!

Mark  :)



Hi Mark, sorry to break your subject thread, but what kind of surgery are you waiting for? The reason I ask is that I had a lower lumbar disc removed & two more fused to a 'sound' disc (L3-4, L5+6+7) in an attempt to 'cure' my work injury. It left me 4" shorter, with limited bend or flex capability and in constant pain which led me to sell my business & take early retirement at 50! Please be sure you have all the facts before Surgery, so you can make an informed decision. Kind Regards, Phil ;)
i was told by my consultant that they only do this as a last resort op now.
Title: Re: Lower arms
Post by: droyboy on 23 September 2010, 16:33:16
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Hi guys

Due to back problems and waiting surgery, I have to sub out to someone who can change the lowers arms on my MV6, I could do this job myself but my back wont allow me.

I live in the Amersham Bucks area can anyone recommend someone!

Mark  :)



Hi Mark, sorry to break your subject thread, but what kind of surgery are you waiting for? The reason I ask is that I had a lower lumbar disc removed & two more fused to a 'sound' disc (L3-4, L5+6+7) in an attempt to 'cure' my work injury. It left me 4" shorter, with limited bend or flex capability and in constant pain which led me to sell my business & take early retirement at 50! Please be sure you have all the facts before Surgery, so you can make an informed decision. Kind Regards, Phil ;)

Hi Phil

Ive already had 1 disc out and on the same path as you  :( my condition is getting worst so who knows what the future holds! but Ive been refered to Stoke Mandeville as I wasn't happy with Wexham Park hospital Slough who wanted me to go down the same path as you and the surgeon a young public school boy type who was very rude infact, clearly not a Vauxhall owner LOL

He even asked me to contact the hospital who did the first op to find out what spec/parts where used in the fusion, lets just say I reminded him he works for the NHS not me, a garage wouldn't ask that, ok some would LOL
Title: Re: Lower arms
Post by: PhilRich on 23 September 2010, 17:25:47
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Hi guys

Due to back problems and waiting surgery, I have to sub out to someone who can change the lowers arms on my MV6, I could do this job myself but my back wont allow me.

I live in the Amersham Bucks area can anyone recommend someone!

Mark  :)



Hi Mark, sorry to break your subject thread, but what kind of surgery are you waiting for? The reason I ask is that I had a lower lumbar disc removed & two more fused to a 'sound' disc (L3-4, L5+6+7) in an attempt to 'cure' my work injury. It left me 4" shorter, with limited bend or flex capability and in constant pain which led me to sell my business & take early retirement at 50! Please be sure you have all the facts before Surgery, so you can make an informed decision. Kind Regards, Phil ;)

Hi Phil

Ive already had 1 disc out and on the same path as you  :( my condition is getting worst so who knows what the future holds! but Ive been refered to Stoke Mandeville as I wasn't happy with Wexham Park hospital Slough who wanted me to go down the same path as you and the surgeon a young public school boy type who was very rude infact, clearly not a Vauxhall owner LOL

He even asked me to contact the hospital who did the first op to find out what spec/parts where used in the fusion, lets just say I reminded him he works for the NHS not me, a garage wouldn't ask that, ok some would LOL



I feel for you mate! :( and wish you the Very Best of Luck for the Future  :y :y
Title: Re: Lower arms
Post by: jb on 23 September 2010, 20:03:03
Speak to Tony at wheels in motion at Chesham,he will also reset your geom.
Title: Re: Lower arms
Post by: droyboy on 24 September 2010, 10:54:52
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Hi guys

Due to back problems and waiting surgery, I have to sub out to someone who can change the lowers arms on my MV6, I could do this job myself but my back wont allow me.

I live in the Amersham Bucks area can anyone recommend someone!

Mark  :)



Hi Mark, sorry to break your subject thread, but what kind of surgery are you waiting for? The reason I ask is that I had a lower lumbar disc removed & two more fused to a 'sound' disc (L3-4, L5+6+7) in an attempt to 'cure' my work injury. It left me 4" shorter, with limited bend or flex capability and in constant pain which led me to sell my business & take early retirement at 50! Please be sure you have all the facts before Surgery, so you can make an informed decision. Kind Regards, Phil ;)

Hi Phil

Ive already had 1 disc out and on the same path as you  :( my condition is getting worst so who knows what the future holds! but Ive been refered to Stoke Mandeville as I wasn't happy with Wexham Park hospital Slough who wanted me to go down the same path as you and the surgeon a young public school boy type who was very rude infact, clearly not a Vauxhall owner LOL

He even asked me to contact the hospital who did the first op to find out what spec/parts where used in the fusion, lets just say I reminded him he works for the NHS not me, a garage wouldn't ask that, ok some would LOL



I feel for you mate! :( and wish you the Very Best of Luck for the Future  :y :y

Thanks Phil  :)
Title: Re: Lower arms
Post by: droyboy on 24 September 2010, 10:55:49
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Speak to Tony at wheels in motion at Chesham,he will also reset your geom.


Many thanks JB  :y
Title: Re: Lower arms
Post by: I_want_an_Omega on 24 September 2010, 11:49:25
Hi,

Yes, WIM would be the way to go - its at the bottom of the hill as you go into Chesham. Turn right @ the roundabout with Buckingham windows & its then in the estate on your right.

Where in Amersham are you? I used to live on Lincoln Park until I moved recently.

Good luck - Rob
Title: Re: Lower arms
Post by: droyboy on 24 September 2010, 12:12:42
Hi Rob

I live on White Lion road 5 minute walk to Little Chalfont village, just got the quote back from them, the cost for fitting arms+links is £105.00+vat, the geo cost is £60.00+vat, not bad so all booked in for next Wednesday  :y