Guest guest Posted November 27, 2003 Report Share Posted November 27, 2003 I am posting this for my 17-year-old daughter who has AVN in her right hip from an accident about 4 year ago. After 4 operations and continued deterioration in her hip joint she has been accepted by a local surgeon for a Hip resurfacing but we have been told its at least two years off because of the restrictions on the number they can do a year here in Alberta Canada. My daughter is in extreme pain and can't put up with the pain much less put her life on hold for two more years. As a result we are looking for doctors to do the procedure in either the US or UK and pay for it ourselves. I have contacted the JRI (Dr Schmalzreid) in LA as he was recommended as being an excellent surgeon with lots of experience but the cost seems excessive ($ 50K US). Can anyone recommend someone with lots of experience that I can contact I know of Dr. Smet in Belgium but I was wondering if anyone knew what the costs were in some other countries for this procedure? Tx Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 28, 2003 Report Share Posted November 28, 2003 Jon, You keed to look no longer. De Smet is one of the most experinced in the world, extremly caring and frendly and the best value. Verne > I am posting this for my 17-year-old daughter who has AVN in her > right hip from an accident about 4 year ago. After 4 operations and > continued deterioration in her hip joint she has been accepted by a > local surgeon for a Hip resurfacing but we have been told its at > least two years off because of the restrictions on the number they > can do a year here in Alberta Canada. My daughter is in extreme pain > and can't put up with the pain much less put her life on hold for > two > more years. As a result we are looking for doctors to do the > procedure in either the US or UK and pay for it ourselves. > > I have contacted the JRI (Dr Schmalzreid) in LA as he was recommended > as being an excellent surgeon with lots of experience but the cost > seems excessive ($ 50K US). Can anyone recommend someone with lots > of experience that I can contact I know of Dr. Smet in Belgium but I > was wondering if anyone knew what the costs were in some other > countries for this procedure? > > Tx > Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 28, 2003 Report Share Posted November 28, 2003 Jon I am in B.C. and can relate to the long waitlist problem. I had been on a waitlist for two years for a THR, and in constant pain. In a way I was lucky because I didn't hear about the reurfacing procedure until this past May, and if the waitlist had been shorter, it would have been too late, I would be sitting here with a THR instead of a resurf. I think the OSS' in Alberta must have longer waitlists than in Ontario. I spoke to Dr Kim's assisant in Ottawa and the wait was about 10 months. If cost is a factor, you might want to check that out, as the cost was only $3000, to cover the prosthesis. After a lot of research, I went to Dr De Smet in Belgium in late August, having only to wait 3 months, and it could have been less time, if I could have arranged things faster here. He charges 10,500 euros, which was about $17,000 Canadain. That was cheaper than the UK doctorsa who had as much experience as he has. I am now 3 months post-op and very happy wioth my new hip. Recovery takes awhile, but at least I know I'll only get better, not worse. You can send your daughter's xrays to Dr De Smet by fedex and he gets back to you right away as to whether she is a candidate. Only doc I know who ansers his own emails, and usually within 2 hours. For someone as young as your daughter, it seems like a good choice. givng her more ROM, probably longer life of the prosthesis, etc. Feel free to email me if you have more questions. Sharry From: jcdejong2003 To: surfacehippy Sent: Thursday, November 27, 2003 8:52 PM Subject: Hip Resurfacing Doctors I am posting this for my 17-year-old daughter who has AVN in her right hip from an accident about 4 year ago. After 4 operations and continued deterioration in her hip joint she has been accepted by a local surgeon for a Hip resurfacing but we have been told its at least two years off because of the restrictions on the number they can do a year here in Alberta Canada. My daughter is in extreme pain and can't put up with the pain much less put her life on hold for two more years. As a result we are looking for doctors to do the procedure in either the US or UK and pay for it ourselves. I have contacted the JRI (Dr Schmalzreid) in LA as he was recommended as being an excellent surgeon with lots of experience but the cost seems excessive ($ 50K US). Can anyone recommend someone with lots of experience that I can contact I know of Dr. Smet in Belgium but I was wondering if anyone knew what the costs were in some other countries for this procedure? Tx Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 28, 2003 Report Share Posted November 28, 2003 Hi Jon I chose to go to England because of the long waiting lists in Canada. Tests showed my bone density in the painful hip was rapidly deteriorating, and I was afraid it would be too late for a resurfacing if I waited. The cost with Mr. McMinn was about $24,000.00 Canadian, including one week in a private hospital, but I had a free place to stay for the second week post-op (they don't want you to take the long flight home until then), so if you have to stay in a hotel or B&B, you should add on that cost. I understand that most of the UK doctors charge less that McMinn, especially if you stay a shorter time in a public hospital. On the other hand, some of their waiting lists are longer. I was able to get a surgery date with McMinn in about 5 weeks, and knew several people here in Vancouver who had gone to him with good results. From my research, it seemed much cheaper to go to England than to the U.S. (even though the flight from Los Angeles would have been a lot shorter and enabled me to go home sooner), and the doctors in England have a longer experience with resurfacing. Also, it was a big help to have two weeks with no household responsibilities after the operation. The Medical Services Plan here in B.C. would not cover any of my costs, but I decided that the investment in my health was worth it, and luckily I was able to borrow the money by increasing the mortgage on my home. I'm six weeks post-op today, and yesterday I walked about 6 blocks with no cane, although I still use it when I'm tired. Your daughter would probably recover more quickly, being so young, as long as she doesn't try to do too much too fast. Best of luck, n rBHR Oct.17/03 McMinn > I am posting this for my 17-year-old daughter who has AVN in her > right hip from an accident about 4 year ago. After 4 operations and > continued deterioration in her hip joint she has been accepted by a > local surgeon for a Hip resurfacing but we have been told its at > least two years off because of the restrictions on the number they > can do a year here in Alberta Canada. My daughter is in extreme pain > and can't put up with the pain much less put her life on hold for > two > more years. As a result we are looking for doctors to do the > procedure in either the US or UK and pay for it ourselves. > > I have contacted the JRI (Dr Schmalzreid) in LA as he was recommended > as being an excellent surgeon with lots of experience but the cost > seems excessive ($ 50K US). Can anyone recommend someone with lots > of experience that I can contact I know of Dr. Smet in Belgium but I > was wondering if anyone knew what the costs were in some other > countries for this procedure? > > Tx > Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 29, 2003 Report Share Posted November 29, 2003 i am having my left hip done at the JRI (Schmalzreid) in 2 weeks. If you pay cash, the cost is $27,000.00 US$. And the JRI / Amstutz / Schmalzreid are a few of the best in this business. Larry > Jon > I am in B.C. and can relate to the long waitlist problem. I had been on a waitlist for two years for a THR, and in constant pain. In a way I was lucky because I didn't hear about the reurfacing procedure until this past May, and if the waitlist had been shorter, it would have been too late, I would be sitting here with a THR instead of a resurf. I think the OSS' in Alberta must have longer waitlists than in Ontario. I spoke to Dr Kim's assisant in Ottawa and the wait was about 10 months. If cost is a factor, you might want to check that out, as the cost was only $3000, to cover the prosthesis. After a lot of research, I went to Dr De Smet in Belgium in late August, having only to wait 3 months, and it could have been less time, if I could have arranged things faster here. He charges 10,500 euros, which was about $17,000 Canadain. That was cheaper than the UK doctorsa who had as much experience as he has. > I am now 3 months post-op and very happy wioth my new hip. Recovery takes awhile, but at least I know I'll only get better, not worse. You can send your daughter's xrays to Dr De Smet by fedex and he gets back to you right away as to whether she is a candidate. Only doc I know who ansers his own emails, and usually within 2 hours. For someone as young as your daughter, it seems like a good choice. givng her more ROM, probably longer life of the prosthesis, etc. > Feel free to email me if you have more questions. > Sharry > > From: jcdejong2003 > To: surfacehippy > Sent: Thursday, November 27, 2003 8:52 PM > Subject: Hip Resurfacing Doctors > > > I am posting this for my 17-year-old daughter who has AVN in her > right hip from an accident about 4 year ago. After 4 operations and > continued deterioration in her hip joint she has been accepted by a > local surgeon for a Hip resurfacing but we have been told its at > least two years off because of the restrictions on the number they > can do a year here in Alberta Canada. My daughter is in extreme pain > and can't put up with the pain much less put her life on hold for > two > more years. As a result we are looking for doctors to do the > procedure in either the US or UK and pay for it ourselves. > > I have contacted the JRI (Dr Schmalzreid) in LA as he was recommended > as being an excellent surgeon with lots of experience but the cost > seems excessive ($ 50K US). Can anyone recommend someone with lots > of experience that I can contact I know of Dr. Smet in Belgium but I > was wondering if anyone knew what the costs were in some other > countries for this procedure? > > Tx > Jon > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 30, 2003 Report Share Posted November 30, 2003 Larry Is that the total cost of the operation ie hospital, doctors fees etc because the $ 50K was the number they sent me but it did mention insurance so maybe if its cash they give a discount? Last time we went down to the US for some medical the bills never stopped coming. Good luck and let me know what happens as that option is still open. Jon > > Jon > > I am in B.C. and can relate to the long waitlist problem. I > had been on a waitlist for two years for a THR, and in constant > pain. In a way I was lucky because I didn't hear about the > reurfacing procedure until this past May, and if the waitlist had > been shorter, it would have been too late, I would be sitting here > with a THR instead of a resurf. I think the OSS' in Alberta must > have longer waitlists than in Ontario. I spoke to Dr Kim's assisant > in Ottawa and the wait was about 10 months. If cost is a factor, you > might want to check that out, as the cost was only $3000, to cover > the prosthesis. After a lot of research, I went to Dr De Smet in > Belgium in late August, having only to wait 3 months, and it could > have been less time, if I could have arranged things faster here. He > charges 10,500 euros, which was about $17,000 Canadain. That was > cheaper than the UK doctorsa who had as much experience as he has. > > I am now 3 months post-op and very happy wioth my new hip. > Recovery takes awhile, but at least I know I'll only get better, not > worse. You can send your daughter's xrays to Dr De Smet by fedex and > he gets back to you right away as to whether she is a candidate. > Only doc I know who ansers his own emails, and usually within 2 > hours. For someone as young as your daughter, it seems like a good > choice. givng her more ROM, probably longer life of the prosthesis, > etc. > > Feel free to email me if you have more questions. > > Sharry > > > > From: jcdejong2003 > > To: surfacehippy > > Sent: Thursday, November 27, 2003 8:52 PM > > Subject: Hip Resurfacing Doctors > > > > > > I am posting this for my 17-year-old daughter who has AVN in her > > right hip from an accident about 4 year ago. After 4 operations > and > > continued deterioration in her hip joint she has been accepted by > a > > local surgeon for a Hip resurfacing but we have been told its at > > least two years off because of the restrictions on the number > they > > can do a year here in Alberta Canada. My daughter is in extreme > pain > > and can't put up with the pain much less put her life on hold for > > two > > more years. As a result we are looking for doctors to do the > > procedure in either the US or UK and pay for it ourselves. > > > > I have contacted the JRI (Dr Schmalzreid) in LA as he was > recommended > > as being an excellent surgeon with lots of experience but the > cost > > seems excessive ($ 50K US). Can anyone recommend someone with > lots > > of experience that I can contact I know of Dr. Smet in Belgium > but I > > was wondering if anyone knew what the costs were in some other > > countries for this procedure? > > > > Tx > > Jon > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 30, 2003 Report Share Posted November 30, 2003 Verne, Thanks I am getting that impression from this group if I didn't know better I would think this was sponsored by him. I have two concerns first is the travel distance and having to change planes multiple times plus train travel etc. and if complications happen after you come back who do you go to? My daughters doctor would be pretty reluctant to look at her based on his help so far. Jon > > I am posting this for my 17-year-old daughter who has AVN in her > > right hip from an accident about 4 year ago. After 4 operations > and > > continued deterioration in her hip joint she has been accepted by > a > > local surgeon for a Hip resurfacing but we have been told its at > > least two years off because of the restrictions on the number they > > can do a year here in Alberta Canada. My daughter is in extreme > pain > > and can't put up with the pain much less put her life on hold for > > two > > more years. As a result we are looking for doctors to do the > > procedure in either the US or UK and pay for it ourselves. > > > > I have contacted the JRI (Dr Schmalzreid) in LA as he was > recommended > > as being an excellent surgeon with lots of experience but the cost > > seems excessive ($ 50K US). Can anyone recommend someone with > lots > > of experience that I can contact I know of Dr. Smet in Belgium but > I > > was wondering if anyone knew what the costs were in some other > > countries for this procedure? > > > > Tx > > Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 30, 2003 Report Share Posted November 30, 2003 Hi Jon I had the same concern about a local surgeon to follow up and I had to find another one since the original one was not supportive -to say the least- of me going to resurface in Belgium. So I found another one who was Ok and will follow up (am going to De smet January 6). as far as travel: if you are going with your daughter that should be OK: travel light (that is what I was told) and you can ask for assistance in airport (wheel chair) and I was told to travel on the train from Brussels to Gent in first class to avoid the crowd. But first send your daughter's Xray to Dr De Smet to see if he beleives she is a candidate for BHR. sunita Re: Hip Resurfacing Doctors Verne, Thanks I am getting that impression from this group if I didn't know better I would think this was sponsored by him. I have two concerns first is the travel distance and having to change planes multiple times plus train travel etc. and if complications happen after you come back who do you go to? My daughters doctor would be pretty reluctant to look at her based on his help so far. Jon > > I am posting this for my 17-year-old daughter who has AVN in her > > right hip from an accident about 4 year ago. After 4 operations > and > > continued deterioration in her hip joint she has been accepted by > a > > local surgeon for a Hip resurfacing but we have been told its at > > least two years off because of the restrictions on the number they > > can do a year here in Alberta Canada. My daughter is in extreme > pain > > and can't put up with the pain much less put her life on hold for > > two > > more years. As a result we are looking for doctors to do the > > procedure in either the US or UK and pay for it ourselves. > > > > I have contacted the JRI (Dr Schmalzreid) in LA as he was > recommended > > as being an excellent surgeon with lots of experience but the cost > > seems excessive ($ 50K US). Can anyone recommend someone with > lots > > of experience that I can contact I know of Dr. Smet in Belgium but > I > > was wondering if anyone knew what the costs were in some other > > countries for this procedure? > > > > Tx > > Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 30, 2003 Report Share Posted November 30, 2003 Hi Jon I had the same concern about a local surgeon to follow up and I had to find another one since the original one was not supportive -to say the least- of me going to resurface in Belgium. So I found another one who was Ok and will follow up (am going to De smet January 6). as far as travel: if you are going with your daughter that should be OK: travel light (that is what I was told) and you can ask for assistance in airport (wheel chair) and I was told to travel on the train from Brussels to Gent in first class to avoid the crowd. But first send your daughter's Xray to Dr De Smet to see if he beleives she is a candidate for BHR. sunita Re: Hip Resurfacing Doctors Verne, Thanks I am getting that impression from this group if I didn't know better I would think this was sponsored by him. I have two concerns first is the travel distance and having to change planes multiple times plus train travel etc. and if complications happen after you come back who do you go to? My daughters doctor would be pretty reluctant to look at her based on his help so far. Jon > > I am posting this for my 17-year-old daughter who has AVN in her > > right hip from an accident about 4 year ago. After 4 operations > and > > continued deterioration in her hip joint she has been accepted by > a > > local surgeon for a Hip resurfacing but we have been told its at > > least two years off because of the restrictions on the number they > > can do a year here in Alberta Canada. My daughter is in extreme > pain > > and can't put up with the pain much less put her life on hold for > > two > > more years. As a result we are looking for doctors to do the > > procedure in either the US or UK and pay for it ourselves. > > > > I have contacted the JRI (Dr Schmalzreid) in LA as he was > recommended > > as being an excellent surgeon with lots of experience but the cost > > seems excessive ($ 50K US). Can anyone recommend someone with > lots > > of experience that I can contact I know of Dr. Smet in Belgium but > I > > was wondering if anyone knew what the costs were in some other > > countries for this procedure? > > > > Tx > > Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 30, 2003 Report Share Posted November 30, 2003 Sunita Thanks for the info, yes the doctor thing I need confirmed before she goes anywhere out of the country for treatment. My daughters x-rays are on their way via courier to Belgium so hopefully I should find out soon if she is a good candidate for BHR. One other question are you doing blood donations for yourself prior to the operation or are you just going to rely on their blood supply? In my daughters previous Osteotomy surgery she donated her own blood so she had two units of her own which was lucky as she needed both of them. Tx Again all of you for the great info and help! Jon > > > I am posting this for my 17-year-old daughter who has AVN in her > > > right hip from an accident about 4 year ago. After 4 operations > > and > > > continued deterioration in her hip joint she has been accepted by > > a > > > local surgeon for a Hip resurfacing but we have been told its at > > > least two years off because of the restrictions on the number > they > > > can do a year here in Alberta Canada. My daughter is in extreme > > pain > > > and can't put up with the pain much less put her life on hold for > > > two > > > more years. As a result we are looking for doctors to do the > > > procedure in either the US or UK and pay for it ourselves. > > > > > > I have contacted the JRI (Dr Schmalzreid) in LA as he was > > recommended > > > as being an excellent surgeon with lots of experience but the > cost > > > seems excessive ($ 50K US). Can anyone recommend someone with > > lots > > > of experience that I can contact I know of Dr. Smet in Belgium > but > > I > > > was wondering if anyone knew what the costs were in some other > > > countries for this procedure? > > > > > > Tx > > > Jon > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 1, 2003 Report Share Posted December 1, 2003 Jon: The travel etc. was only difficult for us on the way over - not a problem at all on the way home. We stayed 10 days after the operation but actually felt we could have travelled easily at one week. We flew Lufthansa to Franfurt and then to Brussels. The train station is in the airport and it is a short cab ride from the airport to the hospital (I mean minutes). I suppose the one good thing about Canada's medical system is that in an emergency situation one actually does get care, the problem is that you can't get the care to keep you out of that situation to begin with. In any event don't be afraid to ask around, our surgeon in Vancouver has done the followup for us and I suspect that if you look you will find a doctor who is him/herself fed up with the situation and will understand why you can't wait. No Koen doesn't sponsor this site, but I must admit it must look like that. I know of at least 12 others here in Vancouver who have gone to see him since we went and there are many others who have gone to England to McMinn or Traecy. don't give up, this is just too important for your daughter Pamela LBHR De Smet Oct 23/02 > > > I am posting this for my 17-year-old daughter who has AVN in her > > > right hip from an accident about 4 year ago. After 4 operations > > and > > > continued deterioration in her hip joint she has been accepted by > > a > > > local surgeon for a Hip resurfacing but we have been told its at > > > least two years off because of the restrictions on the number > they > > > can do a year here in Alberta Canada. My daughter is in extreme > > pain > > > and can't put up with the pain much less put her life on hold for > > > two > > > more years. As a result we are looking for doctors to do the > > > procedure in either the US or UK and pay for it ourselves. > > > > > > I have contacted the JRI (Dr Schmalzreid) in LA as he was > > recommended > > > as being an excellent surgeon with lots of experience but the > cost > > > seems excessive ($ 50K US). Can anyone recommend someone with > > lots > > > of experience that I can contact I know of Dr. Smet in Belgium > but > > I > > > was wondering if anyone knew what the costs were in some other > > > countries for this procedure? > > > > > > Tx > > > Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 1, 2003 Report Share Posted December 1, 2003 Jon: The travel etc. was only difficult for us on the way over - not a problem at all on the way home. We stayed 10 days after the operation but actually felt we could have travelled easily at one week. We flew Lufthansa to Franfurt and then to Brussels. The train station is in the airport and it is a short cab ride from the airport to the hospital (I mean minutes). I suppose the one good thing about Canada's medical system is that in an emergency situation one actually does get care, the problem is that you can't get the care to keep you out of that situation to begin with. In any event don't be afraid to ask around, our surgeon in Vancouver has done the followup for us and I suspect that if you look you will find a doctor who is him/herself fed up with the situation and will understand why you can't wait. No Koen doesn't sponsor this site, but I must admit it must look like that. I know of at least 12 others here in Vancouver who have gone to see him since we went and there are many others who have gone to England to McMinn or Traecy. don't give up, this is just too important for your daughter Pamela LBHR De Smet Oct 23/02 > > > I am posting this for my 17-year-old daughter who has AVN in her > > > right hip from an accident about 4 year ago. After 4 operations > > and > > > continued deterioration in her hip joint she has been accepted by > > a > > > local surgeon for a Hip resurfacing but we have been told its at > > > least two years off because of the restrictions on the number > they > > > can do a year here in Alberta Canada. My daughter is in extreme > > pain > > > and can't put up with the pain much less put her life on hold for > > > two > > > more years. As a result we are looking for doctors to do the > > > procedure in either the US or UK and pay for it ourselves. > > > > > > I have contacted the JRI (Dr Schmalzreid) in LA as he was > > recommended > > > as being an excellent surgeon with lots of experience but the > cost > > > seems excessive ($ 50K US). Can anyone recommend someone with > > lots > > > of experience that I can contact I know of Dr. Smet in Belgium > but > > I > > > was wondering if anyone knew what the costs were in some other > > > countries for this procedure? > > > > > > Tx > > > Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 1, 2003 Report Share Posted December 1, 2003 Jon I was done by Dr De Smet in August. Belgium does not allow you to donate blood for yourself. Apparently there is no problem getting enough. Sharry Re: Hip Resurfacing Doctors Sunita Thanks for the info, yes the doctor thing I need confirmed before she goes anywhere out of the country for treatment. My daughters x-rays are on their way via courier to Belgium so hopefully I should find out soon if she is a good candidate for BHR. One other question are you doing blood donations for yourself prior to the operation or are you just going to rely on their blood supply? In my daughters previous Osteotomy surgery she donated her own blood so she had two units of her own which was lucky as she needed both of them. Tx Again all of you for the great info and help! Jon > > > I am posting this for my 17-year-old daughter who has AVN in her > > > right hip from an accident about 4 year ago. After 4 operations > > and > > > continued deterioration in her hip joint she has been accepted by > > a > > > local surgeon for a Hip resurfacing but we have been told its at > > > least two years off because of the restrictions on the number > they > > > can do a year here in Alberta Canada. My daughter is in extreme > > pain > > > and can't put up with the pain much less put her life on hold for > > > two > > > more years. As a result we are looking for doctors to do the > > > procedure in either the US or UK and pay for it ourselves. > > > > > > I have contacted the JRI (Dr Schmalzreid) in LA as he was > > recommended > > > as being an excellent surgeon with lots of experience but the > cost > > > seems excessive ($ 50K US). Can anyone recommend someone with > > lots > > > of experience that I can contact I know of Dr. Smet in Belgium > but > > I > > > was wondering if anyone knew what the costs were in some other > > > countries for this procedure? > > > > > > Tx > > > Jon > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 1, 2003 Report Share Posted December 1, 2003 Sunita The plan was to donate the blood in country as you can start about 4 weeks before the surgery and take it with us to Belgium but I don't know if thats allowed? Maybe somebody else can comment on that option and if its feasible. Tx Jon > > > > I am posting this for my 17-year-old daughter who has AVN in > her > > > > right hip from an accident about 4 year ago. After 4 > operations > > > and > > > > continued deterioration in her hip joint she has been > accepted by > > > a > > > > local surgeon for a Hip resurfacing but we have been told its > at > > > > least two years off because of the restrictions on the number > > they > > > > can do a year here in Alberta Canada. My daughter is in > extreme > > > pain > > > > and can't put up with the pain much less put her life on hold > for > > > > two > > > > more years. As a result we are looking for doctors to do the > > > > procedure in either the US or UK and pay for it ourselves. > > > > > > > > I have contacted the JRI (Dr Schmalzreid) in LA as he was > > > recommended > > > > as being an excellent surgeon with lots of experience but the > > cost > > > > seems excessive ($ 50K US). Can anyone recommend someone > with > > > lots > > > > of experience that I can contact I know of Dr. Smet in > Belgium > > but > > > I > > > > was wondering if anyone knew what the costs were in some > other > > > > countries for this procedure? > > > > > > > > Tx > > > > Jon > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 1, 2003 Report Share Posted December 1, 2003 Sunita The plan was to donate the blood in country as you can start about 4 weeks before the surgery and take it with us to Belgium but I don't know if thats allowed? Maybe somebody else can comment on that option and if its feasible. Tx Jon > > > > I am posting this for my 17-year-old daughter who has AVN in > her > > > > right hip from an accident about 4 year ago. After 4 > operations > > > and > > > > continued deterioration in her hip joint she has been > accepted by > > > a > > > > local surgeon for a Hip resurfacing but we have been told its > at > > > > least two years off because of the restrictions on the number > > they > > > > can do a year here in Alberta Canada. My daughter is in > extreme > > > pain > > > > and can't put up with the pain much less put her life on hold > for > > > > two > > > > more years. As a result we are looking for doctors to do the > > > > procedure in either the US or UK and pay for it ourselves. > > > > > > > > I have contacted the JRI (Dr Schmalzreid) in LA as he was > > > recommended > > > > as being an excellent surgeon with lots of experience but the > > cost > > > > seems excessive ($ 50K US). Can anyone recommend someone > with > > > lots > > > > of experience that I can contact I know of Dr. Smet in > Belgium > > but > > > I > > > > was wondering if anyone knew what the costs were in some > other > > > > countries for this procedure? > > > > > > > > Tx > > > > Jon > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 1, 2003 Report Share Posted December 1, 2003 Jcdejong2003 jcdejong2003@...> wrote : > Sunita > > The plan was to donate the blood in country as you can start about 4 > weeks before the surgery and take it with us to Belgium but I don't > know if thats allowed? I don't believe you're allowed to bring blood products in from a foreign country (even though they are your own). Cindy C+ 5/25/01 and 6/28/01 ___________________________________ Involved, http://www.involved.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 1, 2003 Report Share Posted December 1, 2003 Jcdejong2003 jcdejong2003@...> wrote : > Sunita > > The plan was to donate the blood in country as you can start about 4 > weeks before the surgery and take it with us to Belgium but I don't > know if thats allowed? I don't believe you're allowed to bring blood products in from a foreign country (even though they are your own). Cindy C+ 5/25/01 and 6/28/01 ___________________________________ Involved, http://www.involved.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 1, 2003 Report Share Posted December 1, 2003 Jcdejong2003 jcdejong2003@...> wrote : > Sunita > > The plan was to donate the blood in country as you can start about 4 > weeks before the surgery and take it with us to Belgium but I don't > know if thats allowed? I don't believe you're allowed to bring blood products in from a foreign country (even though they are your own). Cindy C+ 5/25/01 and 6/28/01 ___________________________________ Involved, http://www.involved.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 1, 2003 Report Share Posted December 1, 2003 Jon My first surgeon had told me that it has to be refrigerated and anyway at 4 weeks is not as good as fresh one! sunita Re: Hip Resurfacing Doctors Sunita The plan was to donate the blood in country as you can start about 4 weeks before the surgery and take it with us to Belgium but I don't know if thats allowed? Maybe somebody else can comment on that option and if its feasible. Tx Jon > > > > I am posting this for my 17-year-old daughter who has AVN in > her > > > > right hip from an accident about 4 year ago. After 4 > operations > > > and > > > > continued deterioration in her hip joint she has been > accepted by > > > a > > > > local surgeon for a Hip resurfacing but we have been told its > at > > > > least two years off because of the restrictions on the number > > they > > > > can do a year here in Alberta Canada. My daughter is in > extreme > > > pain > > > > and can't put up with the pain much less put her life on hold > for > > > > two > > > > more years. As a result we are looking for doctors to do the > > > > procedure in either the US or UK and pay for it ourselves. > > > > > > > > I have contacted the JRI (Dr Schmalzreid) in LA as he was > > > recommended > > > > as being an excellent surgeon with lots of experience but the > > cost > > > > seems excessive ($ 50K US). Can anyone recommend someone > with > > > lots > > > > of experience that I can contact I know of Dr. Smet in > Belgium > > but > > > I > > > > was wondering if anyone knew what the costs were in some > other > > > > countries for this procedure? > > > > > > > > Tx > > > > Jon > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 1, 2003 Report Share Posted December 1, 2003 Jon My first surgeon had told me that it has to be refrigerated and anyway at 4 weeks is not as good as fresh one! sunita Re: Hip Resurfacing Doctors Sunita The plan was to donate the blood in country as you can start about 4 weeks before the surgery and take it with us to Belgium but I don't know if thats allowed? Maybe somebody else can comment on that option and if its feasible. Tx Jon > > > > I am posting this for my 17-year-old daughter who has AVN in > her > > > > right hip from an accident about 4 year ago. After 4 > operations > > > and > > > > continued deterioration in her hip joint she has been > accepted by > > > a > > > > local surgeon for a Hip resurfacing but we have been told its > at > > > > least two years off because of the restrictions on the number > > they > > > > can do a year here in Alberta Canada. My daughter is in > extreme > > > pain > > > > and can't put up with the pain much less put her life on hold > for > > > > two > > > > more years. As a result we are looking for doctors to do the > > > > procedure in either the US or UK and pay for it ourselves. > > > > > > > > I have contacted the JRI (Dr Schmalzreid) in LA as he was > > > recommended > > > > as being an excellent surgeon with lots of experience but the > > cost > > > > seems excessive ($ 50K US). Can anyone recommend someone > with > > > lots > > > > of experience that I can contact I know of Dr. Smet in > Belgium > > but > > > I > > > > was wondering if anyone knew what the costs were in some > other > > > > countries for this procedure? > > > > > > > > Tx > > > > Jon > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 1, 2003 Report Share Posted December 1, 2003 Jon My first surgeon had told me that it has to be refrigerated and anyway at 4 weeks is not as good as fresh one! sunita Re: Hip Resurfacing Doctors Sunita The plan was to donate the blood in country as you can start about 4 weeks before the surgery and take it with us to Belgium but I don't know if thats allowed? Maybe somebody else can comment on that option and if its feasible. Tx Jon > > > > I am posting this for my 17-year-old daughter who has AVN in > her > > > > right hip from an accident about 4 year ago. After 4 > operations > > > and > > > > continued deterioration in her hip joint she has been > accepted by > > > a > > > > local surgeon for a Hip resurfacing but we have been told its > at > > > > least two years off because of the restrictions on the number > > they > > > > can do a year here in Alberta Canada. My daughter is in > extreme > > > pain > > > > and can't put up with the pain much less put her life on hold > for > > > > two > > > > more years. As a result we are looking for doctors to do the > > > > procedure in either the US or UK and pay for it ourselves. > > > > > > > > I have contacted the JRI (Dr Schmalzreid) in LA as he was > > > recommended > > > > as being an excellent surgeon with lots of experience but the > > cost > > > > seems excessive ($ 50K US). Can anyone recommend someone > with > > > lots > > > > of experience that I can contact I know of Dr. Smet in > Belgium > > but > > > I > > > > was wondering if anyone knew what the costs were in some > other > > > > countries for this procedure? > > > > > > > > Tx > > > > Jon > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 1, 2003 Report Share Posted December 1, 2003 Hi All, On the subject of cost: I just calculated my cost going to DeSmet in Belgium. Dr & Hosp= $14,106 Air=$1680 Hotel & Misc =$2765....total 18,551. (I stayed almost 4 weeks and got 3 seats on the airplane) Air price was good, exchange rate not so good. Seems our most important decisions are to pick the device and the surgeon. My insurance pushed my decision, and I am actually grateful now! Great surgeon, great device, great travel & surgery experience. Carol in CA 10-22-03 RBHR DeSmet > > Reply-To: surfacehippy > Date: Mon, 01 Dec 2003 03:14:39 -0000 > To: surfacehippy > Subject: Re: Hip Resurfacing Doctors > > Larry > > Is that the total cost of the operation ie hospital, doctors fees etc > because the $ 50K was the number they sent me but it did mention > insurance so maybe if its cash they give a discount? Last time we > went down to the US for some medical the bills never stopped coming. > Good luck and let me know what happens as that option is still open. > > Jon > > >>> Jon >>> I am in B.C. and can relate to the long waitlist problem. I >> had been on a waitlist for two years for a THR, and in constant >> pain. In a way I was lucky because I didn't hear about the >> reurfacing procedure until this past May, and if the waitlist had >> been shorter, it would have been too late, I would be sitting here >> with a THR instead of a resurf. I think the OSS' in Alberta must >> have longer waitlists than in Ontario. I spoke to Dr Kim's > assisant >> in Ottawa and the wait was about 10 months. If cost is a factor, > you >> might want to check that out, as the cost was only $3000, to cover >> the prosthesis. After a lot of research, I went to Dr De Smet in >> Belgium in late August, having only to wait 3 months, and it could >> have been less time, if I could have arranged things faster here. > He >> charges 10,500 euros, which was about $17,000 Canadain. That was >> cheaper than the UK doctorsa who had as much experience as he has. >>> I am now 3 months post-op and very happy wioth my new hip. >> Recovery takes awhile, but at least I know I'll only get better, > not >> worse. You can send your daughter's xrays to Dr De Smet by fedex > and >> he gets back to you right away as to whether she is a candidate. >> Only doc I know who ansers his own emails, and usually within 2 >> hours. For someone as young as your daughter, it seems like a good >> choice. givng her more ROM, probably longer life of the prosthesis, >> etc. >>> Feel free to email me if you have more questions. >>> Sharry >>> >>> From: jcdejong2003 >>> To: surfacehippy >>> Sent: Thursday, November 27, 2003 8:52 PM >>> Subject: Hip Resurfacing Doctors >>> >>> >>> I am posting this for my 17-year-old daughter who has AVN in > her >>> right hip from an accident about 4 year ago. After 4 > operations >> and >>> continued deterioration in her hip joint she has been accepted > by >> a >>> local surgeon for a Hip resurfacing but we have been told its > at >>> least two years off because of the restrictions on the number >> they >>> can do a year here in Alberta Canada. My daughter is in > extreme >> pain >>> and can't put up with the pain much less put her life on hold > for >>> two >>> more years. As a result we are looking for doctors to do the >>> procedure in either the US or UK and pay for it ourselves. >>> >>> I have contacted the JRI (Dr Schmalzreid) in LA as he was >> recommended >>> as being an excellent surgeon with lots of experience but the >> cost >>> seems excessive ($ 50K US). Can anyone recommend someone with >> lots >>> of experience that I can contact I know of Dr. Smet in Belgium >> but I >>> was wondering if anyone knew what the costs were in some other >>> countries for this procedure? >>> >>> Tx >>> Jon >>> >>> >>> >>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 1, 2003 Report Share Posted December 1, 2003 Hi All, On the subject of cost: I just calculated my cost going to DeSmet in Belgium. Dr & Hosp= $14,106 Air=$1680 Hotel & Misc =$2765....total 18,551. (I stayed almost 4 weeks and got 3 seats on the airplane) Air price was good, exchange rate not so good. Seems our most important decisions are to pick the device and the surgeon. My insurance pushed my decision, and I am actually grateful now! Great surgeon, great device, great travel & surgery experience. Carol in CA 10-22-03 RBHR DeSmet > > Reply-To: surfacehippy > Date: Mon, 01 Dec 2003 03:14:39 -0000 > To: surfacehippy > Subject: Re: Hip Resurfacing Doctors > > Larry > > Is that the total cost of the operation ie hospital, doctors fees etc > because the $ 50K was the number they sent me but it did mention > insurance so maybe if its cash they give a discount? Last time we > went down to the US for some medical the bills never stopped coming. > Good luck and let me know what happens as that option is still open. > > Jon > > >>> Jon >>> I am in B.C. and can relate to the long waitlist problem. I >> had been on a waitlist for two years for a THR, and in constant >> pain. In a way I was lucky because I didn't hear about the >> reurfacing procedure until this past May, and if the waitlist had >> been shorter, it would have been too late, I would be sitting here >> with a THR instead of a resurf. I think the OSS' in Alberta must >> have longer waitlists than in Ontario. I spoke to Dr Kim's > assisant >> in Ottawa and the wait was about 10 months. If cost is a factor, > you >> might want to check that out, as the cost was only $3000, to cover >> the prosthesis. After a lot of research, I went to Dr De Smet in >> Belgium in late August, having only to wait 3 months, and it could >> have been less time, if I could have arranged things faster here. > He >> charges 10,500 euros, which was about $17,000 Canadain. That was >> cheaper than the UK doctorsa who had as much experience as he has. >>> I am now 3 months post-op and very happy wioth my new hip. >> Recovery takes awhile, but at least I know I'll only get better, > not >> worse. You can send your daughter's xrays to Dr De Smet by fedex > and >> he gets back to you right away as to whether she is a candidate. >> Only doc I know who ansers his own emails, and usually within 2 >> hours. For someone as young as your daughter, it seems like a good >> choice. givng her more ROM, probably longer life of the prosthesis, >> etc. >>> Feel free to email me if you have more questions. >>> Sharry >>> >>> From: jcdejong2003 >>> To: surfacehippy >>> Sent: Thursday, November 27, 2003 8:52 PM >>> Subject: Hip Resurfacing Doctors >>> >>> >>> I am posting this for my 17-year-old daughter who has AVN in > her >>> right hip from an accident about 4 year ago. After 4 > operations >> and >>> continued deterioration in her hip joint she has been accepted > by >> a >>> local surgeon for a Hip resurfacing but we have been told its > at >>> least two years off because of the restrictions on the number >> they >>> can do a year here in Alberta Canada. My daughter is in > extreme >> pain >>> and can't put up with the pain much less put her life on hold > for >>> two >>> more years. As a result we are looking for doctors to do the >>> procedure in either the US or UK and pay for it ourselves. >>> >>> I have contacted the JRI (Dr Schmalzreid) in LA as he was >> recommended >>> as being an excellent surgeon with lots of experience but the >> cost >>> seems excessive ($ 50K US). Can anyone recommend someone with >> lots >>> of experience that I can contact I know of Dr. Smet in Belgium >> but I >>> was wondering if anyone knew what the costs were in some other >>> countries for this procedure? >>> >>> Tx >>> Jon >>> >>> >>> >>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 2, 2003 Report Share Posted December 2, 2003 Jon, unless it's changed in the last years you can not take blood into another country. Koen didn't think i'd need it since his ops take about 45 min. If it were necessary you would have to go to Belgium a month early and give there. Koen said that he preferred not to have the added stress on the body. In an emergency they will give you blood from their supply. Worked for me....none needed, and i think you will hear the same from most of the other Belgium Hippies. Verne 2/12/02 > > > > > I am posting this for my 17-year-old daughter who has > AVN in > > her > > > > > right hip from an accident about 4 year ago. After 4 > > operations > > > > and > > > > > continued deterioration in her hip joint she has been > > accepted by > > > > a > > > > > local surgeon for a Hip resurfacing but we have been told > its > > at > > > > > least two years off because of the restrictions on the > number > > > they > > > > > can do a year here in Alberta Canada. My daughter is in > > extreme > > > > pain > > > > > and can't put up with the pain much less put her life on > hold > > for > > > > > two > > > > > more years. As a result we are looking for doctors to do > the > > > > > procedure in either the US or UK and pay for it > ourselves. > > > > > > > > > > I have contacted the JRI (Dr Schmalzreid) in LA as he was > > > > recommended > > > > > as being an excellent surgeon with lots of experience but > the > > > cost > > > > > seems excessive ($ 50K US). Can anyone recommend someone > > with > > > > lots > > > > > of experience that I can contact I know of Dr. Smet in > > Belgium > > > but > > > > I > > > > > was wondering if anyone knew what the costs were in some > > other > > > > > countries for this procedure? > > > > > > > > > > Tx > > > > > Jon > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 2, 2003 Report Share Posted December 2, 2003 Jon, unless it's changed in the last years you can not take blood into another country. Koen didn't think i'd need it since his ops take about 45 min. If it were necessary you would have to go to Belgium a month early and give there. Koen said that he preferred not to have the added stress on the body. In an emergency they will give you blood from their supply. Worked for me....none needed, and i think you will hear the same from most of the other Belgium Hippies. Verne 2/12/02 > > > > > I am posting this for my 17-year-old daughter who has > AVN in > > her > > > > > right hip from an accident about 4 year ago. After 4 > > operations > > > > and > > > > > continued deterioration in her hip joint she has been > > accepted by > > > > a > > > > > local surgeon for a Hip resurfacing but we have been told > its > > at > > > > > least two years off because of the restrictions on the > number > > > they > > > > > can do a year here in Alberta Canada. My daughter is in > > extreme > > > > pain > > > > > and can't put up with the pain much less put her life on > hold > > for > > > > > two > > > > > more years. As a result we are looking for doctors to do > the > > > > > procedure in either the US or UK and pay for it > ourselves. > > > > > > > > > > I have contacted the JRI (Dr Schmalzreid) in LA as he was > > > > recommended > > > > > as being an excellent surgeon with lots of experience but > the > > > cost > > > > > seems excessive ($ 50K US). Can anyone recommend someone > > with > > > > lots > > > > > of experience that I can contact I know of Dr. Smet in > > Belgium > > > but > > > > I > > > > > was wondering if anyone knew what the costs were in some > > other > > > > > countries for this procedure? > > > > > > > > > > Tx > > > > > Jon > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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