Guest guest Posted January 28, 2004 Report Share Posted January 28, 2004 From: yoskoski2001 To: surfacehippy@...: Wed, 28 Jan 2004 23:50:18 -0000Subject: How to know when??How do you know when it is time to see a surgeon? But what about the resurface option? My worry is that I will wait too long and someone will say " too bad you didn't come sooner. " See one of the resurf surgeons now. You can get an idea of how bad things really are, and if you could put it off for awhile if you so decided. Going for a consultation does not mean that you are committed to surgery ;-). I remember reading about someone that got as far as pre-op for THR...was in the hospital bed, had the IV in, and changed her mind. Pulled out the IV, got dressed, and went home! So you're not really committed until you are asleep-LOL. I decided to do it now (at the age of 40) because I was progressively able to to less and less. I decided to take the chance now so I could spend the prime years of my life with a better quality instead of living like an 85 year old now, then living like an 85 year old when I'm 85 (if that makes any sense). I don't feel anywhere near my age, and really have to think just how old I am now...I think like a youngster again! Cindy C+ 5/25/01 and 6/28/01 _______________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 28, 2004 Report Share Posted January 28, 2004 From: yoskoski2001 To: surfacehippy@...: Wed, 28 Jan 2004 23:50:18 -0000Subject: How to know when??How do you know when it is time to see a surgeon? But what about the resurface option? My worry is that I will wait too long and someone will say " too bad you didn't come sooner. " See one of the resurf surgeons now. You can get an idea of how bad things really are, and if you could put it off for awhile if you so decided. Going for a consultation does not mean that you are committed to surgery ;-). I remember reading about someone that got as far as pre-op for THR...was in the hospital bed, had the IV in, and changed her mind. Pulled out the IV, got dressed, and went home! So you're not really committed until you are asleep-LOL. I decided to do it now (at the age of 40) because I was progressively able to to less and less. I decided to take the chance now so I could spend the prime years of my life with a better quality instead of living like an 85 year old now, then living like an 85 year old when I'm 85 (if that makes any sense). I don't feel anywhere near my age, and really have to think just how old I am now...I think like a youngster again! Cindy C+ 5/25/01 and 6/28/01 _______________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 29, 2004 Report Share Posted January 29, 2004 You are wasting good years of your life. The pain you have now is only going to get worse, and you will do less and less, as happened to me. If I had known about resurfing I would have had it done at least 3 years ago, but my OS here told me the same as yours did - wait as long as possible for a THR (did not tell me about resurfing, had to find out myself by accident). As it was, I had waited too long for anyone but a very experienced surgeon to tackle it, was turned down by one who had only done a few (he said the medial wall, which is on the inner side of the acetabular cup was all but gone and he was afraid he'd fracture my pelvis when he bangedin the metal cup, and also said my bone quality looked a bit iffy). Howevewr, Dr De Smet had no qualms whatsoever, and did it last August. I am 59, and sure wish I had known about resurfing a long time ago, as I could have avoided an expensive trip to Belgium and years of not having a life. Good luck with your decision. Sharry How to know when?? How do you know when it is time to see a surgeon? I went to see one for an opinion and he told me to wait as long as possible for a THR. But what about the resurface option? My worry is that I will wait too long and someone will say " too bad you didn't come sooner. " I am 52 years old and have a 10% lateral movement; more vertical. I am on max dose of Bextra but no pain medication and I can still walk without a cane for long didtances as long as there are not a lot of steps or hills. Certain movements are very painful but not a constant pain. I feel like I am wasting some good years not being able to do things I like to do, but when I read about THR I don't see where I would be able to do much more. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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