Guest guest Posted May 23, 2002 Report Share Posted May 23, 2002 Indeed, I believe we have all " been there " . There are doctors in the midwest in the Corin Cormet 2000 clinical trial. Specifically in Illinois. See the following web page: http://www.ActiveJoints.com/corindocs.html There are patients here who have seen these doctors so if there is one, in particular, you are interested in, post a note. England is a veritable hotbed of resurfacing, I'll let others tell you how he might arrange to see a doc in London, if necessary. Well, unless you are talking about London, Ontario. Good luck to Terry, - > new to group > > > Sorry to inquire about what is probably old hat to most of you but > here goes... > > My boyfriend Terry is 32 years old with osteoarthritis in his left > hip. The two orthopods he has seen in the past 6 months are not very > familiar with resurfacing and are encouraging THR. Terry is very > opposed to this as I'm sure many of you were. The one he saw > yesterday thought resurfacing might be a problem since his socket is > somewhat small and his femur head is somewhat large although there is > no deformity in either area. Terry is in a great deal of pain on a > regular basis and on most days is unable to stay on his feet for > prolonged periods of time. NSAID's do not offer much relief at all. > Neither do Glucosamine chondroitin MSM creams or oral supplements. > He is used to a very active life and as you can imagine, he is > becoming very depressed and frustrated. I have done some research, > as has he, and plan on contacting some physicians in the midwest who > may be participating in clinical trials. He also plans on being in > the London area mid-June--should he try to see someone there? > What is the best approach for this? > Thanks in advance for your help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2002 Report Share Posted May 23, 2002 Yes to all the other suggestions already posted to help you. Do your research and talk to doctors that really know about resurfacing. I f you are goinf to be in London, get some xrays done, make copies and send them to either/both Mr. Treacy or McMinn in Birmingham England. They can give you an assesment of your suitability for resurfacing. If they can see you during your stay, Birmingham is an easy train ride from London. > Indeed, I believe we have all " been there " . There are doctors in the > midwest in the Corin Cormet 2000 clinical trial. Specifically in Illinois. > See the following web page: > > http://www.ActiveJoints.com/corindocs.html > > There are patients here who have seen these doctors so if there is one, in > particular, you are interested in, post a note. > > England is a veritable hotbed of resurfacing, I'll let others tell you how > he might arrange to see a doc in London, if necessary. Well, unless you are > talking about London, Ontario. > > Good luck to Terry, > - > > > new to group > > > > > > Sorry to inquire about what is probably old hat to most of you but > > here goes... > > > > My boyfriend Terry is 32 years old with osteoarthritis in his left > > hip. The two orthopods he has seen in the past 6 months are not very > > familiar with resurfacing and are encouraging THR. Terry is very > > opposed to this as I'm sure many of you were. The one he saw > > yesterday thought resurfacing might be a problem since his socket is > > somewhat small and his femur head is somewhat large although there is > > no deformity in either area. Terry is in a great deal of pain on a > > regular basis and on most days is unable to stay on his feet for > > prolonged periods of time. NSAID's do not offer much relief at all. > > Neither do Glucosamine chondroitin MSM creams or oral supplements. > > He is used to a very active life and as you can imagine, he is > > becoming very depressed and frustrated. I have done some research, > > as has he, and plan on contacting some physicians in the midwest who > > may be participating in clinical trials. He also plans on being in > > the London area mid-June--should he try to see someone there? > > What is the best approach for this? > > Thanks in advance for your help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2002 Report Share Posted May 23, 2002 I was resurfaced on March 28th by Field at St. 's Hospital at Cheam, Surrey, just south of London. I was and remain completely satisfied with the entire experience. Mr. Field has a website which sets out the necessary preliminary information and X- ray particulars for evaluation, and this is probably the most efficient way to get the ball rolling. It's www.hipandkneesurgeon.co.uk. If you're from outside the UK, this excellent facility is about equidistant(35 minute taxi ride) from Heathrow and Gatwick. Best wishes-- Gord > Sorry to inquire about what is probably old hat to most of you but > here goes... > > My boyfriend Terry is 32 years old with osteoarthritis in his left > hip. The two orthopods he has seen in the past 6 months are not very > familiar with resurfacing and are encouraging THR. Terry is very > opposed to this as I'm sure many of you were. The one he saw > yesterday thought resurfacing might be a problem since his socket is > somewhat small and his femur head is somewhat large although there is > no deformity in either area. Terry is in a great deal of pain on a > regular basis and on most days is unable to stay on his feet for > prolonged periods of time. NSAID's do not offer much relief at all. > Neither do Glucosamine chondroitin MSM creams or oral supplements. > He is used to a very active life and as you can imagine, he is > becoming very depressed and frustrated. I have done some research, > as has he, and plan on contacting some physicians in the midwest who > may be participating in clinical trials. He also plans on being in > the London area mid-June--should he try to see someone there? > What is the best approach for this? > Thanks in advance for your help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2002 Report Share Posted May 23, 2002 > Yes to all the other suggestions already posted to help you. Do your > research and talk to doctors that really know about resurfacing. I f > you are goinf to be in London, get some xrays done, make copies and > send them to either/both Mr. Treacy or McMinn in Birmingham England. > They can give you an assesment of your suitability for resurfacing. > If they can see you during your stay, Birmingham is an easy train > ride from London. > I would add that Mr McMinn does monthly clinics in London (Harley St). There is also an X-Ray facility there. There are other BHR surgeons in London. Muirhead-Allwood comes to mind. Vale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 24, 2002 Report Share Posted May 24, 2002 Hello , Please tell me exactly what you have been able to do and what you can do now. I am having simultaneous bilateral on July 2 in Belgium with Dr. DeSmet and I am curious to hear the different stories. As you know there are not that many bilateral experiences to learn from. Thanks for any feedback. Saeed Madison, Wisconsin USA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 24, 2002 Report Share Posted May 24, 2002 Sorry Ken, I called you by your Doctor's name by mistake. (Just woke up) Saeed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 24, 2002 Report Share Posted May 24, 2002 Hi Glenn, I had bilateral hip resurfacing on 6/5/02 by Mr Singer in Perth Scotland. Excellent man and great post-op care. I'm finding the post-op advice a bit confusing - some say minimal weight-bearing for the first 6 weeks, others seem to weight-bear as soon as they feel comfortable without support of sticks e.g. around 4 weeks. What advice did you receive? Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 24, 2002 Report Share Posted May 24, 2002 hoping for good news... The day I posted this message I had also emailed Batts w/Corin about clinical trials. He responded to me right away with his phone number to call for more info. I gave Terry his number. told him he was meeting with Dr. Stachniw the next very day and to FED EX his x-rays to see if he was a candidate for resurfacing which Terry did. If Terry is a candidate, he may be able to participate in the trial possibly as early as next month! Talk about timing. Cross your fingers and thanks for all of your responses! Yasmin > Sorry to inquire about what is probably old hat to most of you but > here goes... > > My boyfriend Terry is 32 years old with osteoarthritis in his left > hip. The two orthopods he has seen in the past 6 months are not very > familiar with resurfacing and are encouraging THR. Terry is very > opposed to this as I'm sure many of you were. The one he saw > yesterday thought resurfacing might be a problem since his socket is > somewhat small and his femur head is somewhat large although there is > no deformity in either area. Terry is in a great deal of pain on a > regular basis and on most days is unable to stay on his feet for > prolonged periods of time. NSAID's do not offer much relief at all. > Neither do Glucosamine chondroitin MSM creams or oral supplements. > He is used to a very active life and as you can imagine, he is > becoming very depressed and frustrated. I have done some research, > as has he, and plan on contacting some physicians in the midwest who > may be participating in clinical trials. He also plans on being in > the London area mid-June--should he try to see someone there? > What is the best approach for this? > Thanks in advance for your help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 27, 2002 Report Share Posted May 27, 2002 In a message dated 5/27/02 2:39:21 AM Eastern Daylight Time, glennobrien@... writes: > Diane > > E-mail your address and I'll send you a photocopy of the booklet > > Rgds > > Glenn Thank you so much, Glenn. Address is: Diane Batshaw-Eisman, M.D. 8551 North Bayshore Drive Miami, florida 33138 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 7, 2002 Report Share Posted September 7, 2002 Dr. Gross's website and animation is very interesting and well done, but I believe the removal of the ball is excessive on the animation. In most resurfacings, a hole is drilled on top of the ball- thus preserving the ball. The cap covers the ball. At least that's what my x-rays seem to show on my two hips. Saeed Madison, WI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 7, 2002 Report Share Posted September 7, 2002 Hi, Ditto my xray.......... and I thought that was the whole thing about a BHR...........it keeps the femur head...... Edith > Dr. Gross's website and animation is very interesting and well done, but I believe the removal of the ball is excessive on the animation. In most resurfacings, a hole is drilled on top of the ball- thus preserving the ball. The cap covers the ball. At least that's what my x-rays seem to show on my two hips. > Saeed > Madison, WI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 7, 2002 Report Share Posted September 7, 2002 > On the resurfacing side, though, can anyone tell me: > > 1. Are the resurfacing prosthetics made of titanium, as are the THR > components I'm looking at? The resurfacing components are made of Cobalt-Chrome. Titanium, which is used in some THR stems for its relative flexibility, is too soft for use on articulating surfaces. THR heads are made of cobalt-chrome or ceramic. > > 2. Are the resurfacing prosthetics, femoral and/or acetabular, fixed by > cement or are they the porous, cementless fixtures? Acetabular side is cementless. Except for some test products in limited use, all resurfacings are cemented on the femoral side. - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 9, 2002 Report Share Posted September 9, 2002 You cant see ANYTHING under the metal ball in an x-ray!. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 4, 2003 Report Share Posted August 4, 2003 Hello I am new to this group; however, not too new to the surgery. I had open RNY on Oct. 8, 2002. I weighed approx. 277 and am down to 154. 3 weeks ago I had to have a second surgery. I had 2 hernias fixed and also had to have my gall bladder out. The gall bladder was fine during original surgery. At first I was very frustrated and thought why did I ever do this? But am now back on track. the nice thing was the surgeon was able to use the original incision line so no new scars. I am still pretty swollen and sore and will have to build back up to exercising etc. I will continue to believe that the gastric bypass was the best gift I ever gave myself and my family no matter how many roadblocks I run into. Hopefully there won't be too many more. Thanks for including me in your group and if anyone ever has questions etc. please feel free to ask. n PS I am in Colorado. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 4, 2003 Report Share Posted August 4, 2003 welcome to the group, marion! & way to go on the wl! in spite of the hassles:-( lori h. > Hello > > I am new to this group; however, not too new to the surgery. I had open RNY on Oct. 8, 2002. I weighed approx. 277 and am down to 154. > > 3 weeks ago I had to have a second surgery. I had 2 hernias fixed and also had to have my gall bladder out. The gall bladder was fine during original surgery. At first I was very frustrated and thought why did I ever do this? But am now back on track. the nice thing was the surgeon was able to use the original incision line so no new scars. I am still pretty swollen and sore and will have to build back up to exercising etc. > > I will continue to believe that the gastric bypass was the best gift I ever gave myself and my family no matter how many roadblocks I run into. Hopefully there won't be too many more. > > Thanks for including me in your group and if anyone ever has questions etc. please feel free to ask. > > n > > PS I am in Colorado. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 7, 2003 Report Share Posted August 7, 2003 I have had 2 children and weighed out at about 350lbs at full term and I wish with all my heart after 2 c-sections and almost losing one baby that I would've waited 'til after I had surgery to have my babies. I think I would've enjoyed being pregnant alot more! Jess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 7, 2003 Report Share Posted August 7, 2003 I've heard of other women being pregnant and they do just fine. I'm sure the doctors know how to make sure the baby gets all the nutrition it needs. I will be alot healthier without all the fat in the way of it growing! I plan on having one more eventually. Well, maybe. LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 7, 2003 Report Share Posted August 7, 2003 welcome ashley. there's pllleeeenty of testimonials 'round here. sounds like you're already scheduled for surg, any specific ?s. lori h. > Hi everyone, > I'm and I joined this group because I am having the surgery around Christmas. I'm 20 years old and from Alabama. I'm excited about it, but also scared. If anyone could just give me some advice, or just maybe some confidence about this. I would greatly appreciate it. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 7, 2003 Report Share Posted August 7, 2003 Hang in there ! Guess what everybody.............Got a call from my Doctors office today and I got a surgeon!!!!!!!!! My first appointment is this coming Monday the11th! WOOOOHOOOO!!!!!!!!!!! I'm on my way!!!!!!!!!! :):) Jess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 7, 2003 Report Share Posted August 7, 2003 Thanks !! Jess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 7, 2003 Report Share Posted August 7, 2003 great news!!!!!!!!! keep me posted. Angie D. Re: Re: New to Group Hang in there ! Guess what everybody.............Got a call from my Doctors office today and I got a surgeon!!!!!!!!! My first appointment is this coming Monday the11th! WOOOOHOOOO!!!!!!!!!!! I'm on my way!!!!!!!!!! :):) Jess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 7, 2003 Report Share Posted August 7, 2003 Way to go Jess! Congratulations and good luck in your journey! 432/384/170 Lap RNY 6/20/03 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 29, 2003 Report Share Posted August 29, 2003 Jolene, Welcome. WHen did you have ? I had mine on May 2, 2003 at the Belivedere BTC I had Dr. Boe, who did you have? I live about 10 mins for the center so it is very convienant for me. Welcome to the list. Mel Open RNY May2,2003 289/203/150 86 pounds gone and only 3 more until I am under 200 (can you tell that I am excited : ) ) new to group hi everyone i am Jolene and I had gastric bypass open may 2003 and have lost 70 lbs so far. I am looking to meet and find new friends and people who live in chicago or surrounding suburbs who have had it or are considering it and have been through BTC in belvediere Illinois. Pls contact me at my email or u can also join my gastric bypass group also just let me know if u are intrested thanks and hello to everyone. Jolene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 29, 2003 Report Share Posted August 29, 2003 welcome jolene. congrats on the 70 lbs! lori h. > hi everyone i am Jolene and I had gastric bypass open may 2003 and > have lost 70 lbs so far. I am looking to meet and find new friends > and people who live in chicago or surrounding suburbs who have had it > or are considering it and have been through BTC in belvediere > Illinois. Pls contact me at my email or u can also join my gastric > bypass group also just let me know if u are intrested thanks and > hello to everyone. > > Jolene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 30, 2003 Report Share Posted August 30, 2003 I stayed for 3 days. Shoot in 2 weeks I was back at the gym. 3 days seems more realistic. Barring no complications. Mel Open RNY May2,2003 289/202/150 New to Group Hi everyone, my name is and I live in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. I had Lap RNY on 8/21/03, so I'm a newbie still. So far I've lost about 20 pounds. I have my first post op appt next week so I'll know the exact number by then. Overall this experience has been good so far. The first few days afterwards were not too pleasant but I paid close attention to doctors orders and I was released from the hospital on the fourth day. I was thrilled to go home and each day feel better and better. I'm still on protein shakes and liquids for the most part. I look forward to different flavors again next week when I go to soft solids. It's great to read everyone's posts in here and I look forward to learning alot from those of you that have had this procedure done longer. A new family member, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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