What Do Patients Need to Know About Laser Spine Institute Employee Stacy Danahy's Story?

Submitted by LSI on Tue, 10/26/2010 - 09:51

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If you're suffering from chronic back pain and are considering the innovative procedures at Laser Spine Institute as a solution, you've likely looked into testimonials from former patients, some of which are included on our blog. Hearing about the experiences of individuals in similar situations to yours can help you decide if our minimally invasive procedures might be right for you. But what happens when one of our own employees decides to trust her Laser Spine Institute coworkers to diagnose her spine condition, perform her back surgery, and help her rediscover her life without back pain?

That's exactly the scenario that played out when Stacy Danahy, a registered nurse at our surgery center in Scottsdale, Arizona, decided to undergo a minimally invasive spine surgery to treat the back pain that had plagued her, on and off, for 15 years. Stacy was diagnosed with a herniated disc that was causing nerve compression, and she chose Laser Spine Institute to help her.

Of course, as a Laser Spine Institute employee, Stacy knew firsthand just how caring and dedicated the surgical team at our Scottsdale location was. But, her experience as a patient only served to further her belief that Laser Spine Institute truly is the leader in endoscopic spine surgery, and is also at the forefront of providing a comforting atmosphere for patients and their families. From Dr. Michael Weiss, who performed the procedure, to every member of the surgical team that assisted her before, during, and after the procedure, Stacy trusted her coworkers at every step of the way.

"I have been Dr. Weiss' nurse since he joined the practice," Stacy said. "I have always respected his decision-making skills on what is best for the patient. Not only does he have a great bedside manner, but he also has great technical skills."

Dr. Weiss performed a safe, effective procedure to alleviate nerve compression and reduce Stacy's pain. The procedure lasted only an hour and a half, and Stacy was back at work with her Laser Spine Institute family in just a matter of days, free of pain.

"It was so comforting to know that I was in such wonderful hands," Stacy continued. "These are people that I hold in the highest regard and they all demonstrated that they feel the same way about me."

As a nurse, part of Stacy's job is to educate patients to help them make the best decisions about their health. Now, after undergoing the entire patient process herself, Stacy feels even better equipped to help guide prospective patients and inform them of the benefits that Laser Spine Institute has to offer.

"I have always been a strong educator to our patients," Stacy said, "and now, who better to educate them than me?"

If you're considering a minimally invasive procedure to treat your chronic back or neck pain, and are interested in hearing more patient stories like Stacy's, be sure to join the conversation on our Facebook page. There, you can discuss with other individuals and get a firsthand account of their experiences before, during, and after visiting Laser Spine Institute and our friendly, skilled surgical teams – made up of people just like Stacy.

* Picture courtesy of Laser Spine Institute Scottsdale, Arizona.

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