Dorothy Demello

I am a mother of 4 and have 7 grandchildren. Retirement for my husband of 45 years and I came at a great stage of our lives. I was very active until two years ago when my active life came to a halt; my right leg and arm started going numb and the pain was so unbearable I couldn’t sleep. I couldn’t lift anything as I lost all my strength on my right side. I went to Dr. Petersen and he recommended cervical spine surgery utilizing donated bone. He repaired discs 5, 6 and 7 with allograft tissue.

After the surgery I was restrained with a neck brace for several months. Now I am free from the brace, have no pain and move with little effort. I haven’t felt this great in a long time. I am back on the golf course with my husband, I work out and love to read. I will always thank the person who gave so willingly so that others like me could have better lives.