Re: Resurfacing doctors in Washington State

January 6, 2004

Jeff,

I'm getting the impression that it's not all that easy to get in touch

with Dr. Sparling. Yes, there is always that question about the

insurance coverage. I haven't even begun that process yet. Going to

Belgium seems like a really scary prospect to me. I understand what

you're saying though in your message about it not really seeming that

far away. It's impressive that you're already back to doing all of

those activities. Congratulations.

Thanks very much for sharing your hip info with me.

Janie

> > > Ed Sparling is the only one.

> > > I just went through this whole thing.

> > >

> > > Dave

> > > Edmonds

> > > Boyd

> > > R C+ 12/18/03

> > >

> > > > From: " badhipdesigner "

> > > > Reply-To: surfacehippy

> > > > Date: Sun, 04 Jan 2004 20:02:59 -0000

> > > > To: surfacehippy

> > > > Subject: Resurfacing doctors in Washington State

> > > >

> > > > Has anyone had experience with resurfacing doctors in Washington

> > > > State? The only name I am aware of is Dr. Ed Sparling in

> Vancouver,

> > > > Washington.

> > > >

> > > > Thanks,

> > > > Janie

> > > >

January 6, 2004

Hi Barb,

That's interesting about your experience with Dr. Sparling. What he

told you seems kind of weird. Maybe he had too many other patients

already waiting or something (??) Still seems strange. Oh well, it

sounds like your choice turned out to be the best for you at the time

anyway. Thank you for your advice. I appreciate it!

Janie

> > Has anyone had experience with resurfacing doctors in Washington

> > State? The only name I am aware of is Dr. Ed Sparling in Vancouver,

> > Washington.

> >

> > Thanks,

> > Janie

January 6, 2004

Janie - Great to hear there are more people in the Northwest looking

into this. I live near Seattle and my surgery is scheduled with Dr.

De Smet in February. Once I became convinced resurfacing was the way

to go, I scheduled surgery right away. I no longer have any cartilage

and as of July 2003 the US physicians I saw wanted to do a THR right

away. I knew if I waited too long, I would no longer be a candidate.

This had a lot to do with my decision to go with Dr. De Smet. While I

know there is always a chance I could end up with a THR, I believe if

anyone can resurface my hip, it will be Dr. De Smet. He's probably done

more than all the US/Canadian physicians combined and is extremely

responsive/wonderful to work while setting this up. I am so very

comforted by the glowing reports he gets in this chat group and in Peggy

's book (HIP RESURFACING OR HIP REPLACEMENT - A STORY OF

CHOICES). I hope this helps, good luck in making your decision.

Though I'm not a veteran yet, please don't hesitate to contact me if

you'd like to talk. Thanks

Re: Resurfacing doctors in Washington State

* Hi Jude,

I have heard from Dave, and a few other people now as well. Thank you

very much for your help.

Janie

> Janie,

>

> I know that Dave Daily Had some contact with Dr Sparling- Dave is

form Edmonds, WA. He did end up at Dr Boyds in Salem, OR however.

When I was doing my own hip research I tried on several occasions to

contact him- he never returned a call. I also live in WA state- north

of Spokane. Good luck.

>

> Rock Climbin' Jude

> LBHR De Smet 09/11/02

>

> Resurfacing doctors in Washington State

>

> Has anyone had experience with resurfacing doctors in Washington

> State? The only name I am aware of is Dr. Ed Sparling in Vancouver,

> Washington.

>

> Thanks,

> Janie

>

January 6, 2004