Guest guest Posted January 14, 2004 Report Share Posted January 14, 2004 Dear Blue My advise, get it done as soon as possible, life quality will improve greatly. I had a bilateral 10 weeks ago and it's geat walking without pain again. My arthritis started almost 3 years ago when I was 37 and I had hardly any movement left in my hip for the last year. Mine was done by De Smet in Belgium, who is very good and wonderful in responding to patients from abroad (I live in Singapore) via e-mail (read my comments from about 1 week ago on this site). He has also done a lot of BHR and a good number of bilateral. I suggest you send him your x-rays and he will get back to you and answer any questions you might have. As far as I know resurfacing is currently the best option especially if you are young and there are plenty of websites where you can read more of the procedure etc. Obviously, there are other doctors worldwide who are very good and in the end you have to find the doctor you feel most comfortable with. I had both hips done at the same time and would highly recommend it as except maybe for the first 2 days, I don't think there is that much different having one or two done (except still not able to sleep on my side but that's a minor issue). If you look at De Smet's website, you will find lot's of information on hospital stay, recovery and cost (about EUR19,000 for bilateral plus hotel accommodation and plane ticket). Hope that helps as a start and please send me any questions you might have to asoeteber@... as I don't read this message board that regularly anymore. De Smet 11-05-03, bilateral BHR > Luck is on my side for finding this group. > For the last 2 years I though I was alone (how stupid of me). > Facts: > - 30 yo. > - Very athletic and Ski pro. > - Living in Lebanon (Middle East) where knowledge about Arthritis is > still very low. > - Have been lately diagnosed with Hip Arthritis in both after pains. > - The pain is growing and consequently I have stopped all sports > activities. > - The pain comes and goes and lately it has increased specially > after partying or riding my motorcycle or being with my GF. > - It is affecting my lifestyle, my work and my social life to some > extend. > > I was very reluctant about have a total hip replacement bcoz of my > early age and the wearing of the implant. > But I came to know about the M/M resurfacing and have read several > review on it. I was very pleased but still have some doubts knowing > that the procedure is very knew and did not yet proved itself over > time. > > I have so many questions before I decide, specially that there is no > one in Lebanon who could help or guide: > - Is M/M resurfacing the best solution? > - Which country performs it best? > - Do I have to wait until the pain is unbearable or the earlier the > better? > - How can I hand over my case and to which doctor? > - I probably need it for both my hips so will it be done > simultaneously? > - What could be the rounded-up cost for each hip? > - Does health insurance cover it? > > As a start I think these are sufficient questions. > Will much appreciate a helping hand and guidance in the above. > > hip hip hip! > Blue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 14, 2004 Report Share Posted January 14, 2004 Blue, you sound much like longing for snowy slopes... Last March, when my hip arthritis put it plain: " No more skiing " ; I felt the same... Then I found (BTW, Tom G., thanks once more!!) resurfacing... having had my device installed last August, I celebrated my 4 months on the " other " side with SKIING AGAIN! Kind of magic, or so... So why not to take a chance given. If I may suggest, gather your Xrays and rush for any OS performing resurfacing to consult (of course - be aware of those who do NOT know, or do NOT WANT to know). Personally, I would recommend Dr. DeSmet. Pavel Czech Rep. LBHR DeSmet 20.8.2003 PS: feel free to email privately, if you prefer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 14, 2004 Report Share Posted January 14, 2004 Blue, you sound much like longing for snowy slopes... Last March, when my hip arthritis put it plain: " No more skiing " ; I felt the same... Then I found (BTW, Tom G., thanks once more!!) resurfacing... having had my device installed last August, I celebrated my 4 months on the " other " side with SKIING AGAIN! Kind of magic, or so... So why not to take a chance given. If I may suggest, gather your Xrays and rush for any OS performing resurfacing to consult (of course - be aware of those who do NOT know, or do NOT WANT to know). Personally, I would recommend Dr. DeSmet. Pavel Czech Rep. LBHR DeSmet 20.8.2003 PS: feel free to email privately, if you prefer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 14, 2004 Report Share Posted January 14, 2004 Blue, you sound much like longing for snowy slopes... Last March, when my hip arthritis put it plain: " No more skiing " ; I felt the same... Then I found (BTW, Tom G., thanks once more!!) resurfacing... having had my device installed last August, I celebrated my 4 months on the " other " side with SKIING AGAIN! Kind of magic, or so... So why not to take a chance given. If I may suggest, gather your Xrays and rush for any OS performing resurfacing to consult (of course - be aware of those who do NOT know, or do NOT WANT to know). Personally, I would recommend Dr. DeSmet. Pavel Czech Rep. LBHR DeSmet 20.8.2003 PS: feel free to email privately, if you prefer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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