Solo and in need of resurf/DR Grosss or Dr. Mont

[Guest guest]

Hello,

I am wondering where someone on there own needing resurf will have the

easier time.

Im not in a situation where I can get someone to accompany me for a

resurf.

as I am single and its out of town for my friends who are all working.

I want to see either Dr. Gross or Dr. Mont

I will have help when I get home.

I live in the s.f. bay area, Calif .

Also, how soon after the surgury can you fly,

is the length of flight and transfers a big issue.

thanks you for your advice.

Schreibman

[Guest guest]

Steve---Obviously, those who have gone to Gross are going to tell you

they had great care. Those who have gone to Mont will tell you they

had great care.

There are ratings out there on hospitals that can help you decide on

that factor. To ask any patient who did best, you will get a biased

answer: " because Dr ~~~ did my hip and the care was second to none... "

One always holds allegiance (like Androcles' lion) to the surgeon who

pulled the thorn from his proverbial paw. Besides, what does a

patient do? Go to Gross for one and Mont for the other? We have

nothing to compare our experience to.

I had Mont do mine and I can answer you that I rode home in my car

(with help) on Thursday after a Monday surgery. It was a two day trip

of some 550 miles. A plane ride would be a cake walk. But they do

offer rehab for a few days afterward and before taking a plane. And

I'll bet what a difference a few days make.

I would make the plug for Mont. The C+ has been around longer and is

darned near approval. Mont has done more although that may change

soon, he doesn't have a website marketing the device like Gross. Mont

is more strict on post op than Gross. Being conservative has its

merits.

Mont uses staples, Gross internal sutures and steristrips. But you

won't find my 7 inch scar very readily. You'll have to stare and

embarass yourself, the staples don't matter after 2 years and I

didn't have any puckers in the incision.

I'm sure with Mont or Gross you will do well and soon be crowing

about the good treatment.

Captain Amaze_O C+ Dec 17, 01 Sinai Dr Mont

> Hello,

> I am wondering where someone on there own needing resurf will have

the

> easier time.

> Im not in a situation where I can get someone to accompany me for a

> resurf.

> as I am single and its out of town for my friends who are all

working.

> I want to see either Dr. Gross or Dr. Mont

> I will have help when I get home.

> I live in the s.f. bay area, Calif .

> Also, how soon after the surgury can you fly,

> is the length of flight and transfers a big issue.

> thanks you for your advice.

> Schreibman

[Guest guest]

Steve---Obviously, those who have gone to Gross are going to tell you

they had great care. Those who have gone to Mont will tell you they

had great care.

There are ratings out there on hospitals that can help you decide on

that factor. To ask any patient who did best, you will get a biased

answer: " because Dr ~~~ did my hip and the care was second to none... "

One always holds allegiance (like Androcles' lion) to the surgeon who

pulled the thorn from his proverbial paw. Besides, what does a

patient do? Go to Gross for one and Mont for the other? We have

nothing to compare our experience to.

I had Mont do mine and I can answer you that I rode home in my car

(with help) on Thursday after a Monday surgery. It was a two day trip

of some 550 miles. A plane ride would be a cake walk. But they do

offer rehab for a few days afterward and before taking a plane. And

I'll bet what a difference a few days make.

I would make the plug for Mont. The C+ has been around longer and is

darned near approval. Mont has done more although that may change

soon, he doesn't have a website marketing the device like Gross. Mont

is more strict on post op than Gross. Being conservative has its

merits.

Mont uses staples, Gross internal sutures and steristrips. But you

won't find my 7 inch scar very readily. You'll have to stare and

embarass yourself, the staples don't matter after 2 years and I

didn't have any puckers in the incision.

I'm sure with Mont or Gross you will do well and soon be crowing

about the good treatment.

Captain Amaze_O C+ Dec 17, 01 Sinai Dr Mont

> Hello,

> I am wondering where someone on there own needing resurf will have

the

> easier time.

> Im not in a situation where I can get someone to accompany me for a

> resurf.

> as I am single and its out of town for my friends who are all

working.

> I want to see either Dr. Gross or Dr. Mont

> I will have help when I get home.

> I live in the s.f. bay area, Calif .

> Also, how soon after the surgury can you fly,

> is the length of flight and transfers a big issue.

> thanks you for your advice.

> Schreibman

[Guest guest]

Steve:

If you are flying out of town for your resurf solo, you might want to see

who has non-stop flights from SanFran to either Baltimore or South Carolina

(I forget which city Gross is located in..). This may sound like a tacky

reason for selecting your surgeon (Both Docs are wonderful), but hay, it

might make a difference. When I looked into it for myself, Baltimore was

an easy 2 hour non-stop flight for me, while SC included changing planes and

layover to the tune of 8 hours travel time. That helped my decision

some...

I flew SW. When your taxi or van driver delivers you to the airport, have

him tell a SW (or any other airline) employee that you need wheelchair help.

They will bring a wheelchair TO YOU and take you through screening, wait

with you and help you do preboard. If you tell the person at the gate you

need bulkhead (SW does not reserve seats, but other airlines do), you will

no doubt get it. I had to have it, the walker I had could not fit down the

airplane aisle! Upon landing tell them the same thing and you will get

wheelchair help from the plane to your local transport.

I had surgery on Thursday afternoon and flew out Sunday. I guess that is 4

days. However, my husband and daughter were with me. If traveling solo,

I'd consider spending an extra few days if possible. Also, only take a

small carry-on bag that will fit on your lap while in the wheelchair.

Personally, I wore the hospital gown the whole time I was there...I was not

in the mood to dress until I checked out.

Hope this helps.

Lois

C+ 3/2/7/03 Dr. Mont

Solo and in need of resurf/DR Grosss or Dr. Mont

Hello,

I am wondering where someone on there own needing resurf will have the

easier time.

Im not in a situation where I can get someone to accompany me for a

resurf.

as I am single and its out of town for my friends who are all working.

I want to see either Dr. Gross or Dr. Mont

I will have help when I get home.

I live in the s.f. bay area, Calif .

Also, how soon after the surgury can you fly,

is the length of flight and transfers a big issue.

thanks you for your advice.

Schreibman

[Guest guest]

,

I had Dr. Gross perform my surgery. He is Columbia, SC. While I was

there, another patient from Ohio was having both hips done. He was

there alone due to the fact that they had just adopted an infant, so

his wife stayed home with the baby. Anyway ... he flew in, had his

surgeries, and flew back alone. And a bilat to boot! If you'd like to

get in touch with him to find out what route he took, I can get you

in touch with him. Most Gross patients leaving the hospital are on

crutches, so you probably won't have to worry with a walker. You

probably would need the bulkhead seat though so that you can stretch

out as much as possible on the trip back.

PS. Our scars are usually about 4 1/2 to 5 inches long. No staples.

Fewer restrictions during post-op. No PT to speak of - they just give

you some exercises to do on your own before and after a 6 week

checkup. 7 mos post-op, I'm back to playing competitive singles

tennis!

Dr. Gross

6/12/03 RHR C2K

[Guest guest]

,

I had Dr. Gross perform my surgery. He is Columbia, SC. While I was

there, another patient from Ohio was having both hips done. He was

there alone due to the fact that they had just adopted an infant, so

his wife stayed home with the baby. Anyway ... he flew in, had his

surgeries, and flew back alone. And a bilat to boot! If you'd like to

get in touch with him to find out what route he took, I can get you

in touch with him. Most Gross patients leaving the hospital are on

crutches, so you probably won't have to worry with a walker. You

probably would need the bulkhead seat though so that you can stretch

out as much as possible on the trip back.

PS. Our scars are usually about 4 1/2 to 5 inches long. No staples.

Fewer restrictions during post-op. No PT to speak of - they just give

you some exercises to do on your own before and after a 6 week

checkup. 7 mos post-op, I'm back to playing competitive singles

tennis!

Dr. Gross

6/12/03 RHR C2K

[Guest guest]

,

I had Dr. Gross perform my surgery. He is Columbia, SC. While I was

there, another patient from Ohio was having both hips done. He was

there alone due to the fact that they had just adopted an infant, so

his wife stayed home with the baby. Anyway ... he flew in, had his

surgeries, and flew back alone. And a bilat to boot! If you'd like to

get in touch with him to find out what route he took, I can get you

in touch with him. Most Gross patients leaving the hospital are on

crutches, so you probably won't have to worry with a walker. You

probably would need the bulkhead seat though so that you can stretch

out as much as possible on the trip back.

PS. Our scars are usually about 4 1/2 to 5 inches long. No staples.

Fewer restrictions during post-op. No PT to speak of - they just give

you some exercises to do on your own before and after a 6 week

checkup. 7 mos post-op, I'm back to playing competitive singles

tennis!

Dr. Gross

6/12/03 RHR C2K

[Guest guest]

> I am wondering where someone on there own needing resurf will have

the

> easier time.

> Im not in a situation where I can get someone to accompany me for a

> resurf.

> as I am single and its out of town for my friends who are all

working.

> I want to see either Dr. Gross or Dr. Mont

> I will have help when I get home.

> I live in the s.f. bay area, Calif .

> Also, how soon after the surgury can you fly,

> is the length of flight and transfers a big issue.

> thanks you for your advice.

> Schreibman

I'll bet you'd do fine with either one. It would be easier to get a

flight to Baltimore, as Columbia, SC, altho a city and the capitol,

(I believe), is not easy to get a direct flight to. You'd have to

change planes somewhere, but that's not a huge deal. It might be a

good idea anyway, as you need to get up and move around frequently

(like every 20 minutes or so) to keep your blood moving. There was

one man, Timmy T, who went solo to SC, had TWO hips done at the same

time, had to walk up the plane's stairs to get to the plane (there

aren't any jetways in Columbia), but he managed and did fine. You,

however, may not want to put yourself through that. Your call.

All airlines will treat you like royalty if you request a wheelchair,

giving you prority seating times and door to door service. Be

prepared to have to be wanded at the airport - I set the thing off

every time. Even when leaving SC, 4 days after surgery, when they

asked me if I could get out of the chair to be wanded, I proudly said

yes, used my cane to get up, got wanded and was on my way! Remember

to take all your meds before you go - all that movement makes the

painkillers quite necessary. After surgery, I had been feeling so

good that I hadn't been taking them - then when the 1 1/2 hour drive

to the airport came around, I was very sorry I hadn't pre-medicated

better. I didn't make that mistake the next day when flying.

Either doc is wonderful. Both let you leave the hospital and fly

after 4 days (sans complications with your surgery, of course) and

both have had very numerous patients from out of town.

Hope this helps!

Lois

Gross 8/6/03 rhr

[Guest guest]

Best option for you will be JRI clinic in LA. They are the most

exeperienced folks in resurfacing in US.

> > I am wondering where someone on there own needing resurf will

have

> the

> > easier time.

> > Im not in a situation where I can get someone to accompany me

for a

> > resurf.

> > as I am single and its out of town for my friends who are all

> working.

> > I want to see either Dr. Gross or Dr. Mont

> > I will have help when I get home.

> > I live in the s.f. bay area, Calif .

> > Also, how soon after the surgury can you fly,

> > is the length of flight and transfers a big issue.

> > thanks you for your advice.

> > Schreibman

>

[Guest guest]

Best option for you will be JRI clinic in LA. They are the most

exeperienced folks in resurfacing in US.

> > I am wondering where someone on there own needing resurf will

have

> the

> > easier time.

> > Im not in a situation where I can get someone to accompany me

for a

> > resurf.

> > as I am single and its out of town for my friends who are all

> working.

> > I want to see either Dr. Gross or Dr. Mont

> > I will have help when I get home.

> > I live in the s.f. bay area, Calif .

> > Also, how soon after the surgury can you fly,

> > is the length of flight and transfers a big issue.

> > thanks you for your advice.

> > Schreibman

>

[Guest guest]

Steve,

I'm single and live alone. I flew to Baltimore, had the surgery on

Thursday by Dr. Mont and flew back home on Sunday. Once I was home

I had friends and family to help do things, like shopping. So, don't

panic and go for it...............

C+ 3/13/03

[Guest guest]

Steve,

I'm single and live alone. I flew to Baltimore, had the surgery on

Thursday by Dr. Mont and flew back home on Sunday. Once I was home

I had friends and family to help do things, like shopping. So, don't

panic and go for it...............

C+ 3/13/03

[Guest guest]

Steve,

I'm single and live alone. I flew to Baltimore, had the surgery on

Thursday by Dr. Mont and flew back home on Sunday. Once I was home

I had friends and family to help do things, like shopping. So, don't

panic and go for it...............

C+ 3/13/03

[Guest guest]

Steve,

I'm single and live alone. I flew to Baltimore, had the surgery on

Thursday by Dr. Mont and flew back home on Sunday. Once I was home

I had friends and family to help do things, like shopping. So, don't

panic and go for it...............

C+ 3/13/03

[Guest guest]

Steve,

I'm single and live alone. I flew to Baltimore, had the surgery on

Thursday by Dr. Mont and flew back home on Sunday. Once I was home

I had friends and family to help do things, like shopping. So, don't

panic and go for it...............

C+ 3/13/03

[Guest guest]

Steve,

I'm single and live alone. I flew to Baltimore, had the surgery on

Thursday by Dr. Mont and flew back home on Sunday. Once I was home

I had friends and family to help do things, like shopping. So, don't

panic and go for it...............

C+ 3/13/03

[Guest guest]

,

I just returned from having the resurfacing done by Dr. Gross in

SC. I had originally planned to go alone but at the last minute my

brother was there from the procedure to the airport and a freind

scheduled her one year follow-up for the day before I was discharged

and we flew home together. Contrary to one of the other replies,

both flights had jetways at Columbia. I also stayed at the Holiday

Inn (Airport) which offered a shuttle from the airport and to the

hospital. If I were to do it again, I would rent a car for time I

was there before the surgery then take a cab from the hospital to

the airport.

The airport at Columbia is small which makes it easy to get from the

curb to the departure gate. My only regret on the direct flight

back to Detroit was not elevating my leg.

Dr. Gross and his staff are great (as I'm sure Dr. Mont's are also).

Steelhead Fred

Gross C2K 1/04

> Hello,

> I am wondering where someone on there own needing resurf will have

the

> easier time.

> Im not in a situation where I can get someone to accompany me for

a

> resurf.

> as I am single and its out of town for my friends who are all

working.

> I want to see either Dr. Gross or Dr. Mont

> I will have help when I get home.

> I live in the s.f. bay area, Calif .

> Also, how soon after the surgury can you fly,

> is the length of flight and transfers a big issue.

> thanks you for your advice.

> Schreibman

[Guest guest]

,

I just returned from having the resurfacing done by Dr. Gross in

SC. I had originally planned to go alone but at the last minute my

brother was there from the procedure to the airport and a freind

scheduled her one year follow-up for the day before I was discharged

and we flew home together. Contrary to one of the other replies,

both flights had jetways at Columbia. I also stayed at the Holiday

Inn (Airport) which offered a shuttle from the airport and to the

hospital. If I were to do it again, I would rent a car for time I

was there before the surgery then take a cab from the hospital to

the airport.

The airport at Columbia is small which makes it easy to get from the

curb to the departure gate. My only regret on the direct flight

back to Detroit was not elevating my leg.

Dr. Gross and his staff are great (as I'm sure Dr. Mont's are also).

Steelhead Fred

Gross C2K 1/04

> Hello,

> I am wondering where someone on there own needing resurf will have

the

> easier time.

> Im not in a situation where I can get someone to accompany me for

a

> resurf.

> as I am single and its out of town for my friends who are all

working.

> I want to see either Dr. Gross or Dr. Mont

> I will have help when I get home.

> I live in the s.f. bay area, Calif .

> Also, how soon after the surgury can you fly,

> is the length of flight and transfers a big issue.

> thanks you for your advice.

> Schreibman

[Guest guest]

,

I just returned from having the resurfacing done by Dr. Gross in

SC. I had originally planned to go alone but at the last minute my

brother was there from the procedure to the airport and a freind

scheduled her one year follow-up for the day before I was discharged

and we flew home together. Contrary to one of the other replies,

both flights had jetways at Columbia. I also stayed at the Holiday

Inn (Airport) which offered a shuttle from the airport and to the

hospital. If I were to do it again, I would rent a car for time I

was there before the surgery then take a cab from the hospital to

the airport.

The airport at Columbia is small which makes it easy to get from the

curb to the departure gate. My only regret on the direct flight

back to Detroit was not elevating my leg.

Dr. Gross and his staff are great (as I'm sure Dr. Mont's are also).

Steelhead Fred

Gross C2K 1/04

> Hello,

> I am wondering where someone on there own needing resurf will have

the

> easier time.

> Im not in a situation where I can get someone to accompany me for

a

> resurf.

> as I am single and its out of town for my friends who are all

working.

> I want to see either Dr. Gross or Dr. Mont

> I will have help when I get home.

> I live in the s.f. bay area, Calif .

> Also, how soon after the surgury can you fly,

> is the length of flight and transfers a big issue.

> thanks you for your advice.

> Schreibman

[Guest guest]

Hi Steve,

The Columbia airport is small. They have some jetways, some not. I

think it depends on the type of plane. I've been to Columbia 5 times

(hip surgery, follow-ups, knee surgery) and only had a jetway once. On

the non-jetway flights, it was the kind of airplane that has the steps

(narrow) as a part of the door. It is doable on crutches although it

looks a little scary.

Best wishes,

Skater Gwen

C2K 9/16/02 R hip

11/13/03 L knee Dr. Gross

Schreibman wrote:

>Hello,

>I am wondering where someone on there own needing resurf will have the

>easier time.

>Im not in a situation where I can get someone to accompany me for a

>resurf.

>as I am single and its out of town for my friends who are all working.

>I want to see either Dr. Gross or Dr. Mont

>I will have help when I get home.

>I live in the s.f. bay area, Calif .

>Also, how soon after the surgury can you fly,

>is the length of flight and transfers a big issue.

>thanks you for your advice.

> Schreibman

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Steve,

The Columbia airport is small. They have some jetways, some not. I

think it depends on the type of plane. I've been to Columbia 5 times

(hip surgery, follow-ups, knee surgery) and only had a jetway once. On

the non-jetway flights, it was the kind of airplane that has the steps

(narrow) as a part of the door. It is doable on crutches although it

looks a little scary.

Best wishes,

Skater Gwen

C2K 9/16/02 R hip

11/13/03 L knee Dr. Gross

Schreibman wrote:

>Hello,

>I am wondering where someone on there own needing resurf will have the

>easier time.

>Im not in a situation where I can get someone to accompany me for a

>resurf.

>as I am single and its out of town for my friends who are all working.

>I want to see either Dr. Gross or Dr. Mont

>I will have help when I get home.

>I live in the s.f. bay area, Calif .

>Also, how soon after the surgury can you fly,

>is the length of flight and transfers a big issue.

>thanks you for your advice.

> Schreibman

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Steve,

The Columbia airport is small. They have some jetways, some not. I

think it depends on the type of plane. I've been to Columbia 5 times

(hip surgery, follow-ups, knee surgery) and only had a jetway once. On

the non-jetway flights, it was the kind of airplane that has the steps

(narrow) as a part of the door. It is doable on crutches although it

looks a little scary.

Best wishes,

Skater Gwen

C2K 9/16/02 R hip

11/13/03 L knee Dr. Gross

Schreibman wrote:

>Hello,

>I am wondering where someone on there own needing resurf will have the

>easier time.

>Im not in a situation where I can get someone to accompany me for a

>resurf.

>as I am single and its out of town for my friends who are all working.

>I want to see either Dr. Gross or Dr. Mont

>I will have help when I get home.

>I live in the s.f. bay area, Calif .

>Also, how soon after the surgury can you fly,

>is the length of flight and transfers a big issue.

>thanks you for your advice.

> Schreibman

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

>

> >Hello,

> >I am wondering where someone on there own needing resurf will have

the

> >easier time.

> >Im not in a situation where I can get someone to accompany me for

a

> >resurf.

> >as I am single and its out of town for my friends who are all

working.

> >I want to see either Dr. Gross or Dr. Mont

> >I will have help when I get home.

> >I live in the s.f. bay area, Calif .

> >Also, how soon after the surgury can you fly,

> >is the length of flight and transfers a big issue.

> >thanks you for your advice.

> > Schreibman

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

Steve,

I had Bi-Lateral hip resurfacing via Dr. Gross last June. They did

the RH Monday and the LH on Wed. I was released That Sunday am and

on the plane @ 6:30am. Now I'm a Big ole boy and had my share of

challenges, but nonetheless, I made it home in one piece to my wife

and kids. The air lines should have no problem accomodating you

after surgery if you let them know in advance of your situation. I

travelled Delta that week. As for the staff and care while in SC.

You have already heard the Great news of how they take care of us.

Best wishes.

Timmy T.

Bi-lat C2k Gross 6-03

> > Schreibman wrote:

> >

> > >Hello,

> > >I am wondering where someone on there own needing resurf will

have

> the

> > >easier time.

> > >Im not in a situation where I can get someone to accompany me

for

> a

> > >resurf.

> > >as I am single and its out of town for my friends who are all

> working.

> > >I want to see either Dr. Gross or Dr. Mont

> > >I will have help when I get home.

> > >I live in the s.f. bay area, Calif .

> > >Also, how soon after the surgury can you fly,

> > >is the length of flight and transfers a big issue.

> > >thanks you for your advice.

> > > Schreibman

[Guest guest]

Steve,

I had Bi-Lateral hip resurfacing via Dr. Gross last June. They did

the RH Monday and the LH on Wed. I was released That Sunday am and

on the plane @ 6:30am. Now I'm a Big ole boy and had my share of

challenges, but nonetheless, I made it home in one piece to my wife

and kids. The air lines should have no problem accomodating you

after surgery if you let them know in advance of your situation. I

travelled Delta that week. As for the staff and care while in SC.

You have already heard the Great news of how they take care of us.

Best wishes.

Timmy T.

Bi-lat C2k Gross 6-03

> > Schreibman wrote:

> >

> > >Hello,

> > >I am wondering where someone on there own needing resurf will

have

> the

> > >easier time.

> > >Im not in a situation where I can get someone to accompany me

for

> a

> > >resurf.

> > >as I am single and its out of town for my friends who are all

> working.

> > >I want to see either Dr. Gross or Dr. Mont

> > >I will have help when I get home.

> > >I live in the s.f. bay area, Calif .

> > >Also, how soon after the surgury can you fly,

> > >is the length of flight and transfers a big issue.

> > >thanks you for your advice.

> > > Schreibman