Guest guest Posted July 21, 2004 Report Share Posted July 21, 2004 Hi there, Your description of your experience in a French hospital makes me jump in wioth my experience with my surgery in Bridgeport, CT. Of course, I live in the NE corridor, in a small city, and we have everything available only a short distance away, and that makes a difference. I chose a hospital that is a 15 minute drive from my house, and since my surgeon (who was highly recommended but I also consideered his proximity when I made my selection) operates in the afternoon on Monday and morning on Thurs, I selected the Monday after I finished myspring semester. I ate a leisurely light meal at home on Sunday evening, and nothing in the morning. After reporting to the hospital at 11:30 am, I was interviewing my anesthetist, getting the explanations from my surgeon, gowned, injected, and made ready for surgery. The next thing I knew, I was waking up in my semi-priovate hospital bed. I don't even remember being in the recovery room. The only reason I'm telling you all of this is to point out that everyone's experience is entirely different. It's impossible to evaluate the medical system, or anything else for that matter, on the basis of an indivual experience. I'm happy that you're happy with your choice to live in France; I'm happy with my choice to stay in the Untied States. Charlotte in CT Stan <sagebush2020@...> wrote: You're right, Sue. We're all different.That's what makes the world interesting, in my view--the differences. I just hope that we can live in harmony with our differences rather than hostility, as is often the case.My PT is going great. I walked much of the day without aids and without much of a limp. I feel that I'm truly moving in the direction of recovery now--except when I first get out of bed!!CiaoStaninfr> > > The Dr's office called. Instead of being at the hospital at 9:30 > > > a.m. tomorrow, it's been moved earlier to 6:15 a.m.! Since it's > a > > > two hour drive, I won't be getting any sleep tonight - afraid I > > won't > > > wake up in time. MAybe I'll nap this afternoon. Best wishes > again > > to > > > Margaret on her same day surgery.> > > Alan (in NY) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 21, 2004 Report Share Posted July 21, 2004 Charlotte I am sincerely happy that you are happy that I am happy. We should all try to be more happy, right? It's nice to share our happiness. Happily yours, Staninfr > > > > The Dr's office called. Instead of being at the hospital at 9: > 30 > > > > a.m. tomorrow, it's been moved earlier to 6:15 a.m.! Since it's > > a > > > > two hour drive, I won't be getting any sleep tonight - afraid I > > > won't > > > > wake up in time. MAybe I'll nap this afternoon. Best wishes > > again > > > to > > > > Margaret on her same day surgery. > > > > Alan (in NY) > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 21, 2004 Report Share Posted July 21, 2004 Charlotte I am sincerely happy that you are happy that I am happy. We should all try to be more happy, right? It's nice to share our happiness. Happily yours, Staninfr > > > > The Dr's office called. Instead of being at the hospital at 9: > 30 > > > > a.m. tomorrow, it's been moved earlier to 6:15 a.m.! Since it's > > a > > > > two hour drive, I won't be getting any sleep tonight - afraid I > > > won't > > > > wake up in time. MAybe I'll nap this afternoon. Best wishes > > again > > > to > > > > Margaret on her same day surgery. > > > > Alan (in NY) > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 23, 2004 Report Share Posted July 23, 2004 Hi Charlotte, I just wanted to say that if I read you fell I would asked if your doing ok instead you said something about my letter I typed I didn't know we where in school . I read your e-mails and I wouldn't tell you about what you typed wrong . Well you have a good day. Maybe I'm wrong to even say anything about falling and I hope it never happens again and it never happens to anyone that had a HIp or knee replacement. Susiecharlotte clark <charlottie3@...> wrote: Hi there, Your description of your experience in a French hospital makes me jump in wioth my experience with my surgery in Bridgeport, CT. Of course, I live in the NE corridor, in a small city, and we have everything available only a short distance away, and that makes a difference. I chose a hospital that is a 15 minute drive from my house, and since my surgeon (who was highly recommended but I also consideered his proximity when I made my selection) operates in the afternoon on Monday and morning on Thurs, I selected the Monday after I finished myspring semester. I ate a leisurely light meal at home on Sunday evening, and nothing in the morning. After reporting to the hospital at 11:30 am, I was interviewing my anesthetist, getting the explanations from my surgeon, gowned, injected, and made ready for surgery. The next thing I knew, I was waking up in my semi-priovate hospital bed. I don't even remember being in the recovery room. The only reason I'm telling you all of this is to point out that everyone's experience is entirely different. It's impossible to evaluate the medical system, or anything else for that matter, on the basis of an indivual experience. I'm happy that you're happy with your choice to live in France; I'm happy with my choice to stay in the Untied States. Charlotte in CT Stan <sagebush2020@...> wrote: You're right, Sue. We're all different.That's what makes the world interesting, in my view--the differences. I just hope that we can live in harmony with our differences rather than hostility, as is often the case.My PT is going great. I walked much of the day without aids and without much of a limp. I feel that I'm truly moving in the direction of recovery now--except when I first get out of bed!!CiaoStaninfr> > > The Dr's office called. Instead of being at the hospital at 9:30 > > > a.m. tomorrow, it's been moved earlier to 6:15 a.m.! Since it's > a > > > two hour drive, I won't be getting any sleep tonight - afraid I > > won't > > > wake up in time. MAybe I'll nap this afternoon. Best wishes > again > > to > > > Margaret on her same day surgery.> > > Alan (in NY) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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