Age: 47
Type of Surgery: C3-C6 Cervical & Lumbar Stenosis with Myelopathy
Surgery Performed: C3-C6 also L4-L5 laminectomy/flavotomy/foramenotomy
Physically Active: Yes/Ongoing Physiotherapy

Hi My name is Jacqueline Boot

In 2007 I was diagnosed in Canada with multiple sclerosis ‘MS’ and almost 4 yrs later a missionary doctor came to my house in Central America and informed me that I had been misdiagnosed and my diagnosis was, in fact, Cervical and Lumbar Stenosis with Myelopathy.

Before my surgery I could only walk with a walker, had extreme shortness of breath and total left sided weakness and terrible balance. At present, 4 months post operatively, (and with intensive physio) I am walking with a cane, have recovered significant leg and hand functions and can breathe normally, better balance; and most importantly, am alive to tell the wonderful story of how my God saved me in the 11th hour! My functions continue to be restored with each passing week…

I highly recommend the team at QOLS —they’re highly skilled, extremely competent and wonderfully personable!

Hi My name is Stephan Flowers

I had an unfortunate accident which resulted in severe back pain. I visited numerous doctors & hospitals but without results. The pain killers & medications did nothing to alleviate my pain.

For almost 2 years I suffered from excruciating pain & visited several doctors until thankfully I was referred to QOLS.

My surgery was in Sept 2007 & I am now free of pain & walking normally again, I have returned to work & have resumed every day activities that before my surgery were impossible.

My quality of life has improved dramatically & I wish QOLS well for the future.

After extensive medical examinations MRI‘s & tests travel & visits to several neurosurgeon/spine surgeons. Not to mention the cost!

My surgery was in Oct 2009 & I am now pain free & thrilled to be able to workout jogging 5 miles with no problem! It feels like a miracle after hardly being able to walk & limping around with pain for so many years.

Now I live everyday on a different level.

I gladly & thankfully endorse this site 100% for future patients seeking a solution to debilitating back pain.

Hi my name is Mick & I would like to share my experience with you.
My tragedy began last year July 8th 2009 while I was working construction, I was standing on a ladder about eight feet up when I accidentally slipped and fell, I landed on my feet then dropped backwards to a sitting position. I felt a sharp stabbing pain in my lower back & was unable to stand for some ten minutes

I absolutely believe that my rapid recovery and well being is due to the surgery  & professional care I received through QOLS it is a miracle that I can walk. I am back at work & life is good.

But above all I can lift up & hug my 4 year old son again!

I endorse Quality Of Life Surgery – the name says it all

Jan 2008 I was involved in a motorcycle accident. I fractured my elbow, 4 ribs my clavicle & 2 fingers.  I was on pain medication & rehabilitation for months, however, 3 months after the accident I began to experience severe lower back pain spasms & pins & needles in my leg.

I have a very physical job & do a lot of walking to survey land, I drive heavy machinery but I am back at work all because of the skill, experience & confidence of my Doctor & his amazing team.

My Quality Of Life is at an all time high & I often look back & realize just how fortunate & enriched my life has become due to this surgery.

I totally support the QOLS team & wish them all the very best for the future.

Here is my story,

In April of 2006, I was in a car accident a bus ran my little car off the road causing my car to hit gravel and flip over 4 times landing in a swamp and breaking my neck.

I was operated on by the doctors at QOLS and was able to recover I’d say about 98% of my motion.  I was paralyzed for a few days and the doctors told my family I might not walk again. My right hand was out of commission & I had feeling in my upper body only.

Today I am able to walk, run and exercise and also get back to work as I was before my accident.

Best wishes to the team at QOLS.

In November 2005 I had an accident slipping on the stairwell at my place of work, I damaged my lower back & was in agony from the fall.

I could barely walk let alone bend over my quality of life was at it’s lowest, I was in extreme discomfort & unbearable pain everyday was an uphill battle for me. I suffered my family suffered however immediately after my surgery I felt instant relief & was free of the pain I had endured. I am today completely recovered, I play basket ball I work out jog & am totally active once again.

Thanks to QOLS my quality of life has returned 100%

I highly recommend QOLS & totally endorse this wonderful site.