Guest guest Posted May 18, 2004 Report Share Posted May 18, 2004 In a message dated 5/18/2004 6:00:42 AM Pacific Daylight Time, morag.mcintosh@... writes: By the way, could anyone who's been operated on by Mr Treacy tell me anything about what I sould expect. I'll be in the Birmingham priory. I've only met him once for a v short consultation before. As one of his assistants once put it to me, " Mr. Treacy doesn't muck about " . Rest assured you're in the hands of one of the finest resurfacing surgeons in the world. He doesn't say much. He just does it. You're going to be delighted with the result. He chooses his patients carefully. ANYWAY (deep breath) I'm having my operation done quite far away from where I live. ANy thoughts on my best method of getting home? Here's my options: 1 hour flight I fly this route (Glasgow to Birmingham) quite often for work so I know exactly what it's like, where to go in the airport etc. etc. And I'll have my boyfriend with me so I wont be on my own. However, BA are being rather unhelpful in not offering me any information or solutions at all so far. My problems are that I'm very tall for a girl (6ft1) and all my height is in my legs. As it is just now, I can't fit in to standard aeroplane seats without swivelling my legs to on side (usually can only swivel to my right - the side that's being operated on). And as it is not really a major route the plane is usually pretty small with the only extra leg room seats next to the emergency exits. The other problem with it not being a particularly major route is that quite often instead of using those big tunnells that connct to the airport for entering/exiting the plane, the often use a set of v small, v steep aluminium steps. I have trouble with these at the moment so I can't imagine I'll be much good on crutches. Get wheelchair assistance at the airport. Then it's the airline's problem. Don't you worry about it. If you can't get a bulkhead seat or have the airline get you some other seat where you don't have to bend much, you may be better off driving. However sitting still for such a long time can be a problem. You'd need to get out and stretch your legs at least each hour. Ask Mr. Treacy's assistant, , what she suggests. Best of luck, Des Tuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 18, 2004 Report Share Posted May 18, 2004 In a message dated 5/18/2004 6:00:42 AM Pacific Daylight Time, morag.mcintosh@... writes: By the way, could anyone who's been operated on by Mr Treacy tell me anything about what I sould expect. I'll be in the Birmingham priory. I've only met him once for a v short consultation before. As one of his assistants once put it to me, " Mr. Treacy doesn't muck about " . Rest assured you're in the hands of one of the finest resurfacing surgeons in the world. He doesn't say much. He just does it. You're going to be delighted with the result. He chooses his patients carefully. ANYWAY (deep breath) I'm having my operation done quite far away from where I live. ANy thoughts on my best method of getting home? Here's my options: 1 hour flight I fly this route (Glasgow to Birmingham) quite often for work so I know exactly what it's like, where to go in the airport etc. etc. And I'll have my boyfriend with me so I wont be on my own. However, BA are being rather unhelpful in not offering me any information or solutions at all so far. My problems are that I'm very tall for a girl (6ft1) and all my height is in my legs. As it is just now, I can't fit in to standard aeroplane seats without swivelling my legs to on side (usually can only swivel to my right - the side that's being operated on). And as it is not really a major route the plane is usually pretty small with the only extra leg room seats next to the emergency exits. The other problem with it not being a particularly major route is that quite often instead of using those big tunnells that connct to the airport for entering/exiting the plane, the often use a set of v small, v steep aluminium steps. I have trouble with these at the moment so I can't imagine I'll be much good on crutches. Get wheelchair assistance at the airport. Then it's the airline's problem. Don't you worry about it. If you can't get a bulkhead seat or have the airline get you some other seat where you don't have to bend much, you may be better off driving. However sitting still for such a long time can be a problem. You'd need to get out and stretch your legs at least each hour. Ask Mr. Treacy's assistant, , what she suggests. Best of luck, Des Tuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 18, 2004 Report Share Posted May 18, 2004 Hi Morag, I suggest the flying route, as a 5 - 6 hour car journey will be very tough for you, especially on our roads! However, as money is no object, I am volunteering my services to drive you wherever you want, whenever you want, at my very reasonable rates.... And you could see at 1st hand how well a re-surfaced hippy copes with life 4 - 5 years after the operation ;-) As for the plane, just get next to the emergency exit and pray it is not needed! You may be surprised how easily you can climb steps a few days after the operation, and other passengers are generally understanding. And don't be afraid take a wheelchair at the airport, but I suggest you contact them beforehand. As for Mr Treacey, he is one of the pioneers so certainly knows his stuff, but do check out the contibutions from " saf5201(at)aol.com " on this list, as Sheila had trouble with leg length following her operation with Treacy, although I must stress no problems with the operation itself. Good luck and relax You will possibly even ENJOY the experience (I did!) .... I'm now dusting off my chauffeurs cap!! (McMinn BHR's lft 11/99 + rt 12/00) > PANIC PANIC > > > Hi everybody > > Two weeks today and I'll be on the operating table with Mr Treacy. > In most ways I can't wait. At the same time I'm also absolutely > terrified. I took the day off work today to sort some stuff out to > do with financing all this but all it's done is give me time to sit > back and start to panic!! My solution to this used to be to shop > till I drop - nowadays that tends to be before I get to the bottom > of my path - might go in for some internet retail therapy instead!! > > By the way, could anyone who's been operated on by Mr Treacy tell me > anything about what I sould expect. I'll be in the Birmingham > priory. I've only met him once for a v short consultation before. > > > ANYWAY (deep breath) I'm having my operation done quite far away > from where I live. ANy thoughts on my best method of getting home? > Here's my options: > > 1 hour flight > > I fly this route (Glasgow to Birmingham) quite often for work so I > know exactly what it's like, where to go in the airport etc. etc. > And I'll have my boyfriend with me so I wont be on my own. > However, BA are being rather unhelpful in not offering me any > information or solutions at all so far. My problems are that I'm > very tall for a girl (6ft1) and all my height is in my legs. As it > is just now, I can't fit in to standard aeroplane seats without > swivelling my legs to on side (usually can only swivel to my right - > the side that's being operated on). And as it is not really a major > route the plane is usually pretty small with the only extra leg > room seats next to the emergency exits. The other problem with it > not being a particularly major route is that quite often instead of > using those big tunnells that connct to the airport for > entering/exiting the plane, the often use a set of v small, v steep > aluminium steps. I have trouble with these at the moment so I can't > imagine I'll be much good on crutches. > > OR > > 5-6 hour car journey. > > My dad can drive me home if I want in a big volvo estate. But the > journey time is an awful lot longer. > > Money is no object - I'm already paying an unfathomable amount (for > me) to have this done so a bit extra will make no difference. > > ANy replies greatly greatly apprieciated!! V V V MUCH! > > I'm going to try to go swimming now to try to calm myself > down...breath morag! Breath!! ;o) (lol) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 18, 2004 Report Share Posted May 18, 2004 Hi Morag, I suggest the flying route, as a 5 - 6 hour car journey will be very tough for you, especially on our roads! However, as money is no object, I am volunteering my services to drive you wherever you want, whenever you want, at my very reasonable rates.... And you could see at 1st hand how well a re-surfaced hippy copes with life 4 - 5 years after the operation ;-) As for the plane, just get next to the emergency exit and pray it is not needed! You may be surprised how easily you can climb steps a few days after the operation, and other passengers are generally understanding. And don't be afraid take a wheelchair at the airport, but I suggest you contact them beforehand. As for Mr Treacey, he is one of the pioneers so certainly knows his stuff, but do check out the contibutions from " saf5201(at)aol.com " on this list, as Sheila had trouble with leg length following her operation with Treacy, although I must stress no problems with the operation itself. Good luck and relax You will possibly even ENJOY the experience (I did!) .... I'm now dusting off my chauffeurs cap!! (McMinn BHR's lft 11/99 + rt 12/00) > PANIC PANIC > > > Hi everybody > > Two weeks today and I'll be on the operating table with Mr Treacy. > In most ways I can't wait. At the same time I'm also absolutely > terrified. I took the day off work today to sort some stuff out to > do with financing all this but all it's done is give me time to sit > back and start to panic!! My solution to this used to be to shop > till I drop - nowadays that tends to be before I get to the bottom > of my path - might go in for some internet retail therapy instead!! > > By the way, could anyone who's been operated on by Mr Treacy tell me > anything about what I sould expect. I'll be in the Birmingham > priory. I've only met him once for a v short consultation before. > > > ANYWAY (deep breath) I'm having my operation done quite far away > from where I live. ANy thoughts on my best method of getting home? > Here's my options: > > 1 hour flight > > I fly this route (Glasgow to Birmingham) quite often for work so I > know exactly what it's like, where to go in the airport etc. etc. > And I'll have my boyfriend with me so I wont be on my own. > However, BA are being rather unhelpful in not offering me any > information or solutions at all so far. My problems are that I'm > very tall for a girl (6ft1) and all my height is in my legs. As it > is just now, I can't fit in to standard aeroplane seats without > swivelling my legs to on side (usually can only swivel to my right - > the side that's being operated on). And as it is not really a major > route the plane is usually pretty small with the only extra leg > room seats next to the emergency exits. The other problem with it > not being a particularly major route is that quite often instead of > using those big tunnells that connct to the airport for > entering/exiting the plane, the often use a set of v small, v steep > aluminium steps. I have trouble with these at the moment so I can't > imagine I'll be much good on crutches. > > OR > > 5-6 hour car journey. > > My dad can drive me home if I want in a big volvo estate. But the > journey time is an awful lot longer. > > Money is no object - I'm already paying an unfathomable amount (for > me) to have this done so a bit extra will make no difference. > > ANy replies greatly greatly apprieciated!! V V V MUCH! > > I'm going to try to go swimming now to try to calm myself > down...breath morag! Breath!! ;o) (lol) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 18, 2004 Report Share Posted May 18, 2004 I had a similar set of transportation options to get from Lexington Medical Center in Columbia, South Carolina to my home in Falls Church, Virginia. I chose the driving option. We have a small mini-van and my wife drove. It was about 8 hours. I sat on a pillow and took one pain pill before the trip. We stopped twice so I could get out and stretch and walk around on my crutches. I was concerned about being crammed into a small airplane seat (I'm 6' 2 " ) - even if it would only be an hour or so. Also, I liked the control aspect of being able to stop when I needed a break. Best of luck to you! RC2K Dr. Gross 3/24/04 > Hi everybody > > Two weeks today and I'll be on the operating table with Mr Treacy. > In most ways I can't wait. At the same time I'm also absolutely > terrified. I took the day off work today to sort some stuff out to > do with financing all this but all it's done is give me time to sit > back and start to panic!! My solution to this used to be to shop > till I drop - nowadays that tends to be before I get to the bottom > of my path - might go in for some internet retail therapy instead!! > > By the way, could anyone who's been operated on by Mr Treacy tell me > anything about what I sould expect. I'll be in the Birmingham > priory. I've only met him once for a v short consultation before. > > > ANYWAY (deep breath) I'm having my operation done quite far away > from where I live. ANy thoughts on my best method of getting home? > Here's my options: > > 1 hour flight > > I fly this route (Glasgow to Birmingham) quite often for work so I > know exactly what it's like, where to go in the airport etc. etc. > And I'll have my boyfriend with me so I wont be on my own. > However, BA are being rather unhelpful in not offering me any > information or solutions at all so far. My problems are that I'm > very tall for a girl (6ft1) and all my height is in my legs. As it > is just now, I can't fit in to standard aeroplane seats without > swivelling my legs to on side (usually can only swivel to my right - > the side that's being operated on). And as it is not really a major > route the plane is usually pretty small with the only extra leg > room seats next to the emergency exits. The other problem with it > not being a particularly major route is that quite often instead of > using those big tunnells that connct to the airport for > entering/exiting the plane, the often use a set of v small, v steep > aluminium steps. I have trouble with these at the moment so I can't > imagine I'll be much good on crutches. > > OR > > 5-6 hour car journey. > > My dad can drive me home if I want in a big volvo estate. But the > journey time is an awful lot longer. > > Money is no object - I'm already paying an unfathomable amount (for > me) to have this done so a bit extra will make no difference. > > ANy replies greatly greatly apprieciated!! V V V MUCH! > > I'm going to try to go swimming now to try to calm myself > down...breath morag! Breath!! ;o) (lol) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 18, 2004 Report Share Posted May 18, 2004 I had a similar set of transportation options to get from Lexington Medical Center in Columbia, South Carolina to my home in Falls Church, Virginia. I chose the driving option. We have a small mini-van and my wife drove. It was about 8 hours. I sat on a pillow and took one pain pill before the trip. We stopped twice so I could get out and stretch and walk around on my crutches. I was concerned about being crammed into a small airplane seat (I'm 6' 2 " ) - even if it would only be an hour or so. Also, I liked the control aspect of being able to stop when I needed a break. Best of luck to you! RC2K Dr. Gross 3/24/04 > Hi everybody > > Two weeks today and I'll be on the operating table with Mr Treacy. > In most ways I can't wait. At the same time I'm also absolutely > terrified. I took the day off work today to sort some stuff out to > do with financing all this but all it's done is give me time to sit > back and start to panic!! My solution to this used to be to shop > till I drop - nowadays that tends to be before I get to the bottom > of my path - might go in for some internet retail therapy instead!! > > By the way, could anyone who's been operated on by Mr Treacy tell me > anything about what I sould expect. I'll be in the Birmingham > priory. I've only met him once for a v short consultation before. > > > ANYWAY (deep breath) I'm having my operation done quite far away > from where I live. ANy thoughts on my best method of getting home? > Here's my options: > > 1 hour flight > > I fly this route (Glasgow to Birmingham) quite often for work so I > know exactly what it's like, where to go in the airport etc. etc. > And I'll have my boyfriend with me so I wont be on my own. > However, BA are being rather unhelpful in not offering me any > information or solutions at all so far. My problems are that I'm > very tall for a girl (6ft1) and all my height is in my legs. As it > is just now, I can't fit in to standard aeroplane seats without > swivelling my legs to on side (usually can only swivel to my right - > the side that's being operated on). And as it is not really a major > route the plane is usually pretty small with the only extra leg > room seats next to the emergency exits. The other problem with it > not being a particularly major route is that quite often instead of > using those big tunnells that connct to the airport for > entering/exiting the plane, the often use a set of v small, v steep > aluminium steps. I have trouble with these at the moment so I can't > imagine I'll be much good on crutches. > > OR > > 5-6 hour car journey. > > My dad can drive me home if I want in a big volvo estate. But the > journey time is an awful lot longer. > > Money is no object - I'm already paying an unfathomable amount (for > me) to have this done so a bit extra will make no difference. > > ANy replies greatly greatly apprieciated!! V V V MUCH! > > I'm going to try to go swimming now to try to calm myself > down...breath morag! Breath!! ;o) (lol) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 18, 2004 Report Share Posted May 18, 2004 Seeing 's post, I should add that we were able to drive on interstate highways (like your big motorways) almost the entire trip. An 8 hour trip on bumpy roads might be another matter entirely. I am not familiar with the roads you would have to travel. RC2K Dr. Gross 3/24/04 > > Hi everybody > > > > Two weeks today and I'll be on the operating table with Mr Treacy. > > In most ways I can't wait. At the same time I'm also absolutely > > terrified. I took the day off work today to sort some stuff out to > > do with financing all this but all it's done is give me time to sit > > back and start to panic!! My solution to this used to be to shop > > till I drop - nowadays that tends to be before I get to the bottom > > of my path - might go in for some internet retail therapy instead!! > > > > By the way, could anyone who's been operated on by Mr Treacy tell me > > anything about what I sould expect. I'll be in the Birmingham > > priory. I've only met him once for a v short consultation before. > > > > > > ANYWAY (deep breath) I'm having my operation done quite far away > > from where I live. ANy thoughts on my best method of getting home? > > Here's my options: > > > > 1 hour flight > > > > I fly this route (Glasgow to Birmingham) quite often for work so I > > know exactly what it's like, where to go in the airport etc. etc. > > And I'll have my boyfriend with me so I wont be on my own. > > However, BA are being rather unhelpful in not offering me any > > information or solutions at all so far. My problems are that I'm > > very tall for a girl (6ft1) and all my height is in my legs. As it > > is just now, I can't fit in to standard aeroplane seats without > > swivelling my legs to on side (usually can only swivel to my right - > > the side that's being operated on). And as it is not really a major > > route the plane is usually pretty small with the only extra leg > > room seats next to the emergency exits. The other problem with it > > not being a particularly major route is that quite often instead of > > using those big tunnells that connct to the airport for > > entering/exiting the plane, the often use a set of v small, v steep > > aluminium steps. I have trouble with these at the moment so I can't > > imagine I'll be much good on crutches. > > > > OR > > > > 5-6 hour car journey. > > > > My dad can drive me home if I want in a big volvo estate. But the > > journey time is an awful lot longer. > > > > Money is no object - I'm already paying an unfathomable amount (for > > me) to have this done so a bit extra will make no difference. > > > > ANy replies greatly greatly apprieciated!! V V V MUCH! > > > > I'm going to try to go swimming now to try to calm myself > > down...breath morag! Breath!! ;o) (lol) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 18, 2004 Report Share Posted May 18, 2004 Hello Morag, I am sure that you have thought of this but the train is an option...it's 4 hours from Glasgow to Birmingham ( no changes) and then a short taxi ride from New Street Station to the hospital. New Street is well equipped with lifts etc and is a lot easier to get to than the airport. Although crowded my wife's elderly parents travel through New Street often, and the station is always happy to organise someone to meet them off the train, help them with their luggage, and put them on to their connection. I have used Birmingham airport quite a lot and by the time you have got there checked in etc etc I don't think you would save that much time, and the train probably would be more comfortable, and you could walk about easier. Best wishes for your surgery, I have a date on the 10th June with a surgeon trained by Treacey and McMinn, in Nottingham so I am sure you will be in good hands. Best wishes, > Hi everybody > > Two weeks today and I'll be on the operating table with Mr Treacy. > In most ways I can't wait. At the same time I'm also absolutely > terrified. I took the day off work today to sort some stuff out to > do with financing all this but all it's done is give me time to sit > back and start to panic!! My solution to this used to be to shop > till I drop - nowadays that tends to be before I get to the bottom > of my path - might go in for some internet retail therapy instead!! > > By the way, could anyone who's been operated on by Mr Treacy tell me > anything about what I sould expect. I'll be in the Birmingham > priory. I've only met him once for a v short consultation before. > > > ANYWAY (deep breath) I'm having my operation done quite far away > from where I live. ANy thoughts on my best method of getting home? > Here's my options: > > 1 hour flight > > I fly this route (Glasgow to Birmingham) quite often for work so I > know exactly what it's like, where to go in the airport etc. etc. > And I'll have my boyfriend with me so I wont be on my own. > However, BA are being rather unhelpful in not offering me any > information or solutions at all so far. My problems are that I'm > very tall for a girl (6ft1) and all my height is in my legs. As it > is just now, I can't fit in to standard aeroplane seats without > swivelling my legs to on side (usually can only swivel to my right - > the side that's being operated on). And as it is not really a major > route the plane is usually pretty small with the only extra leg > room seats next to the emergency exits. The other problem with it > not being a particularly major route is that quite often instead of > using those big tunnells that connct to the airport for > entering/exiting the plane, the often use a set of v small, v steep > aluminium steps. I have trouble with these at the moment so I can't > imagine I'll be much good on crutches. > > OR > > 5-6 hour car journey. > > My dad can drive me home if I want in a big volvo estate. But the > journey time is an awful lot longer. > > Money is no object - I'm already paying an unfathomable amount (for > me) to have this done so a bit extra will make no difference. > > ANy replies greatly greatly apprieciated!! V V V MUCH! > > I'm going to try to go swimming now to try to calm myself > down...breath morag! Breath!! ;o) (lol) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 18, 2004 Report Share Posted May 18, 2004 Hello Morag, I am sure that you have thought of this but the train is an option...it's 4 hours from Glasgow to Birmingham ( no changes) and then a short taxi ride from New Street Station to the hospital. New Street is well equipped with lifts etc and is a lot easier to get to than the airport. Although crowded my wife's elderly parents travel through New Street often, and the station is always happy to organise someone to meet them off the train, help them with their luggage, and put them on to their connection. I have used Birmingham airport quite a lot and by the time you have got there checked in etc etc I don't think you would save that much time, and the train probably would be more comfortable, and you could walk about easier. Best wishes for your surgery, I have a date on the 10th June with a surgeon trained by Treacey and McMinn, in Nottingham so I am sure you will be in good hands. Best wishes, > Hi everybody > > Two weeks today and I'll be on the operating table with Mr Treacy. > In most ways I can't wait. At the same time I'm also absolutely > terrified. I took the day off work today to sort some stuff out to > do with financing all this but all it's done is give me time to sit > back and start to panic!! My solution to this used to be to shop > till I drop - nowadays that tends to be before I get to the bottom > of my path - might go in for some internet retail therapy instead!! > > By the way, could anyone who's been operated on by Mr Treacy tell me > anything about what I sould expect. I'll be in the Birmingham > priory. I've only met him once for a v short consultation before. > > > ANYWAY (deep breath) I'm having my operation done quite far away > from where I live. ANy thoughts on my best method of getting home? > Here's my options: > > 1 hour flight > > I fly this route (Glasgow to Birmingham) quite often for work so I > know exactly what it's like, where to go in the airport etc. etc. > And I'll have my boyfriend with me so I wont be on my own. > However, BA are being rather unhelpful in not offering me any > information or solutions at all so far. My problems are that I'm > very tall for a girl (6ft1) and all my height is in my legs. As it > is just now, I can't fit in to standard aeroplane seats without > swivelling my legs to on side (usually can only swivel to my right - > the side that's being operated on). And as it is not really a major > route the plane is usually pretty small with the only extra leg > room seats next to the emergency exits. The other problem with it > not being a particularly major route is that quite often instead of > using those big tunnells that connct to the airport for > entering/exiting the plane, the often use a set of v small, v steep > aluminium steps. I have trouble with these at the moment so I can't > imagine I'll be much good on crutches. > > OR > > 5-6 hour car journey. > > My dad can drive me home if I want in a big volvo estate. But the > journey time is an awful lot longer. > > Money is no object - I'm already paying an unfathomable amount (for > me) to have this done so a bit extra will make no difference. > > ANy replies greatly greatly apprieciated!! V V V MUCH! > > I'm going to try to go swimming now to try to calm myself > down...breath morag! Breath!! ;o) (lol) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 21, 2004 Report Share Posted May 21, 2004 Thanks I hadn't actaully thought of that. It's something I will definately consider!! I'll let you know how it all goes with Mr Treacy if I can get to my PC before you go in!! Mo xx > > Hi everybody > > > > Two weeks today and I'll be on the operating table with Mr Treacy. > > In most ways I can't wait. At the same time I'm also absolutely > > terrified. I took the day off work today to sort some stuff out to > > do with financing all this but all it's done is give me time to > sit > > back and start to panic!! My solution to this used to be to shop > > till I drop - nowadays that tends to be before I get to the bottom > > of my path - might go in for some internet retail therapy instead!! > > > > By the way, could anyone who's been operated on by Mr Treacy tell > me > > anything about what I sould expect. I'll be in the Birmingham > > priory. I've only met him once for a v short consultation before. > > > > > > ANYWAY (deep breath) I'm having my operation done quite far away > > from where I live. ANy thoughts on my best method of getting home? > > Here's my options: > > > > 1 hour flight > > > > I fly this route (Glasgow to Birmingham) quite often for work so I > > know exactly what it's like, where to go in the airport etc. etc. > > And I'll have my boyfriend with me so I wont be on my own. > > However, BA are being rather unhelpful in not offering me any > > information or solutions at all so far. My problems are that I'm > > very tall for a girl (6ft1) and all my height is in my legs. As it > > is just now, I can't fit in to standard aeroplane seats without > > swivelling my legs to on side (usually can only swivel to my > right - > > the side that's being operated on). And as it is not really a > major > > route the plane is usually pretty small with the only extra leg > > room seats next to the emergency exits. The other problem with it > > not being a particularly major route is that quite often instead > of > > using those big tunnells that connct to the airport for > > entering/exiting the plane, the often use a set of v small, v > steep > > aluminium steps. I have trouble with these at the moment so I > can't > > imagine I'll be much good on crutches. > > > > OR > > > > 5-6 hour car journey. > > > > My dad can drive me home if I want in a big volvo estate. But the > > journey time is an awful lot longer. > > > > Money is no object - I'm already paying an unfathomable amount > (for > > me) to have this done so a bit extra will make no difference. > > > > ANy replies greatly greatly apprieciated!! V V V MUCH! > > > > I'm going to try to go swimming now to try to calm myself > > down...breath morag! Breath!! ;o) (lol) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 21, 2004 Report Share Posted May 21, 2004 Thanks ! > > > Hi everybody > > > > > > Two weeks today and I'll be on the operating table with Mr Treacy. > > > In most ways I can't wait. At the same time I'm also absolutely > > > terrified. I took the day off work today to sort some stuff out to > > > do with financing all this but all it's done is give me time to sit > > > back and start to panic!! My solution to this used to be to shop > > > till I drop - nowadays that tends to be before I get to the bottom > > > of my path - might go in for some internet retail therapy instead!! > > > > > > By the way, could anyone who's been operated on by Mr Treacy tell me > > > anything about what I sould expect. I'll be in the Birmingham > > > priory. I've only met him once for a v short consultation before. > > > > > > > > > ANYWAY (deep breath) I'm having my operation done quite far away > > > from where I live. ANy thoughts on my best method of getting home? > > > Here's my options: > > > > > > 1 hour flight > > > > > > I fly this route (Glasgow to Birmingham) quite often for work so I > > > know exactly what it's like, where to go in the airport etc. etc. > > > And I'll have my boyfriend with me so I wont be on my own. > > > However, BA are being rather unhelpful in not offering me any > > > information or solutions at all so far. My problems are that I'm > > > very tall for a girl (6ft1) and all my height is in my legs. As it > > > is just now, I can't fit in to standard aeroplane seats without > > > swivelling my legs to on side (usually can only swivel to my right - > > > the side that's being operated on). And as it is not really a major > > > route the plane is usually pretty small with the only extra leg > > > room seats next to the emergency exits. The other problem with it > > > not being a particularly major route is that quite often instead of > > > using those big tunnells that connct to the airport for > > > entering/exiting the plane, the often use a set of v small, v steep > > > aluminium steps. I have trouble with these at the moment so I can't > > > imagine I'll be much good on crutches. > > > > > > OR > > > > > > 5-6 hour car journey. > > > > > > My dad can drive me home if I want in a big volvo estate. But the > > > journey time is an awful lot longer. > > > > > > Money is no object - I'm already paying an unfathomable amount (for > > > me) to have this done so a bit extra will make no difference. > > > > > > ANy replies greatly greatly apprieciated!! V V V MUCH! > > > > > > I'm going to try to go swimming now to try to calm myself > > > down...breath morag! Breath!! ;o) (lol) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 21, 2004 Report Share Posted May 21, 2004 I definately like the idea of being in control of what's going on. I don't like the idea of being bustles about by airline staff. I think I'll just have to wait and see how I feel on the day? Thanks v much for replying Mo > > Hi everybody > > > > Two weeks today and I'll be on the operating table with Mr Treacy. > > In most ways I can't wait. At the same time I'm also absolutely > > terrified. I took the day off work today to sort some stuff out to > > do with financing all this but all it's done is give me time to sit > > back and start to panic!! My solution to this used to be to shop > > till I drop - nowadays that tends to be before I get to the bottom > > of my path - might go in for some internet retail therapy instead!! > > > > By the way, could anyone who's been operated on by Mr Treacy tell me > > anything about what I sould expect. I'll be in the Birmingham > > priory. I've only met him once for a v short consultation before. > > > > > > ANYWAY (deep breath) I'm having my operation done quite far away > > from where I live. ANy thoughts on my best method of getting home? > > Here's my options: > > > > 1 hour flight > > > > I fly this route (Glasgow to Birmingham) quite often for work so I > > know exactly what it's like, where to go in the airport etc. etc. > > And I'll have my boyfriend with me so I wont be on my own. > > However, BA are being rather unhelpful in not offering me any > > information or solutions at all so far. My problems are that I'm > > very tall for a girl (6ft1) and all my height is in my legs. As it > > is just now, I can't fit in to standard aeroplane seats without > > swivelling my legs to on side (usually can only swivel to my right - > > the side that's being operated on). And as it is not really a major > > route the plane is usually pretty small with the only extra leg > > room seats next to the emergency exits. The other problem with it > > not being a particularly major route is that quite often instead of > > using those big tunnells that connct to the airport for > > entering/exiting the plane, the often use a set of v small, v steep > > aluminium steps. I have trouble with these at the moment so I can't > > imagine I'll be much good on crutches. > > > > OR > > > > 5-6 hour car journey. > > > > My dad can drive me home if I want in a big volvo estate. But the > > journey time is an awful lot longer. > > > > Money is no object - I'm already paying an unfathomable amount (for > > me) to have this done so a bit extra will make no difference. > > > > ANy replies greatly greatly apprieciated!! V V V MUCH! > > > > I'm going to try to go swimming now to try to calm myself > > down...breath morag! Breath!! ;o) (lol) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 21, 2004 Report Share Posted May 21, 2004 Thanks !!! Although I think my poor ol Dad will be dissappointed if he can't look after me a wee bit. I hadn't known about Sheila's posts so thanks very much for that!! Mo > Hi Morag, > > I suggest the flying route, as a 5 - 6 hour car journey will be very > tough for you, especially on our roads! However, as money is no object, > I am volunteering my services to drive you wherever you want, whenever > you want, at my very reasonable rates.... And you could see at 1st hand > how well a re-surfaced hippy copes with life 4 - 5 years after the > operation ;-) > > As for the plane, just get next to the emergency exit and pray it is not > needed! You may be surprised how easily you can climb steps a few days > after the operation, and other passengers are generally understanding. > And don't be afraid take a wheelchair at the airport, but I suggest you > contact them beforehand. > > As for Mr Treacey, he is one of the pioneers so certainly knows his > stuff, but do check out the contibutions from " saf5201(at)aol.com " on > this list, as Sheila had trouble with leg length following her operation > with Treacy, although I must stress no problems with the operation > itself. > > Good luck and relax You will possibly even ENJOY the experience (I > did!) .... I'm now dusting off my chauffeurs cap!! > > (McMinn BHR's lft 11/99 + rt 12/00) > > > PANIC PANIC > > > > > > Hi everybody > > > > Two weeks today and I'll be on the operating table with Mr Treacy. > > In most ways I can't wait. At the same time I'm also absolutely > > terrified. I took the day off work today to sort some stuff out to > > do with financing all this but all it's done is give me time to sit > > back and start to panic!! My solution to this used to be to shop > > till I drop - nowadays that tends to be before I get to the bottom > > of my path - might go in for some internet retail therapy instead!! > > > > By the way, could anyone who's been operated on by Mr Treacy tell me > > anything about what I sould expect. I'll be in the Birmingham > > priory. I've only met him once for a v short consultation before. > > > > > > ANYWAY (deep breath) I'm having my operation done quite far away > > from where I live. ANy thoughts on my best method of getting home? > > Here's my options: > > > > 1 hour flight > > > > I fly this route (Glasgow to Birmingham) quite often for work so I > > know exactly what it's like, where to go in the airport etc. etc. > > And I'll have my boyfriend with me so I wont be on my own. > > However, BA are being rather unhelpful in not offering me any > > information or solutions at all so far. My problems are that I'm > > very tall for a girl (6ft1) and all my height is in my legs. As it > > is just now, I can't fit in to standard aeroplane seats without > > swivelling my legs to on side (usually can only swivel to my right - > > the side that's being operated on). And as it is not really a major > > route the plane is usually pretty small with the only extra leg > > room seats next to the emergency exits. The other problem with it > > not being a particularly major route is that quite often instead of > > using those big tunnells that connct to the airport for > > entering/exiting the plane, the often use a set of v small, v steep > > aluminium steps. I have trouble with these at the moment so I can't > > imagine I'll be much good on crutches. > > > > OR > > > > 5-6 hour car journey. > > > > My dad can drive me home if I want in a big volvo estate. But the > > journey time is an awful lot longer. > > > > Money is no object - I'm already paying an unfathomable amount (for > > me) to have this done so a bit extra will make no difference. > > > > ANy replies greatly greatly apprieciated!! V V V MUCH! > > > > I'm going to try to go swimming now to try to calm myself > > down...breath morag! Breath!! ;o) (lol) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 21, 2004 Report Share Posted May 21, 2004 Thaks for the advice Das SOrry for taking so long to reply - I was having PC issues!! has been really nice so far. I think It's something that I'm going to have to forget about till after the op and I can gauge how I'm feeling then!! Cheers again Mo > In a message dated 5/18/2004 6:00:42 AM Pacific Daylight Time, > morag.mcintosh@b... writes: > By the way, could anyone who's been operated on by Mr Treacy tell me > anything about what I sould expect. I'll be in the Birmingham > priory. I've only met him once for a v short consultation before. > As one of his assistants once put it to me, " Mr. Treacy doesn't muck about " . > > Rest assured you're in the hands of one of the finest resurfacing surgeons in > the world. He doesn't say much. He just does it. > > You're going to be delighted with the result. He chooses his patients > carefully. > > > > ANYWAY (deep breath) I'm having my operation done quite far away > from where I live. ANy thoughts on my best method of getting home? > Here's my options: > > 1 hour flight > > I fly this route (Glasgow to Birmingham) quite often for work so I > know exactly what it's like, where to go in the airport etc. etc. > And I'll have my boyfriend with me so I wont be on my own. > However, BA are being rather unhelpful in not offering me any > information or solutions at all so far. My problems are that I'm > very tall for a girl (6ft1) and all my height is in my legs. As it > is just now, I can't fit in to standard aeroplane seats without > swivelling my legs to on side (usually can only swivel to my right - > the side that's being operated on). And as it is not really a major > route the plane is usually pretty small with the only extra leg > room seats next to the emergency exits. The other problem with it > not being a particularly major route is that quite often instead of > using those big tunnells that connct to the airport for > entering/exiting the plane, the often use a set of v small, v steep > aluminium steps. I have trouble with these at the moment so I can't > imagine I'll be much good on crutches. > Get wheelchair assistance at the airport. Then it's the airline's problem. > Don't you worry about it. > > If you can't get a bulkhead seat or have the airline get you some other seat > where you don't have to bend much, you may be better off driving. However > sitting still for such a long time can be a problem. You'd need to get out and > stretch your legs at least each hour. Ask Mr. Treacy's assistant, , what she > suggests. > > Best of luck, > > Des Tuck > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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