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SHOCKED - PART 2

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sarah22500
sarah22500

          I  really need your help with this new information ( please read SHOCKED if you haven't already)

Ok well lets call the three surgeons in question A B and C.

A is my original surgeon, the "top dog" , the most sought after at the hospital, takes the longest time in theatre and has a waiting list up to 30 weeks due to impressive recommendations. He spends ages on just one patient so isn't the quickest in theatre. He does around 2 to 3 ops a day. My surgery with him would take place next February/March at the earliest.

B has also been at the same hospital for a  long time, he is good too, but has a shorter waiting list due to the fact he is much quicker in theatre than A. He does about 6 ops a day. My pre assessment with him would be around the 20 week mark so about mid November for this and then maybe another month after for surgery.

C is the newbie, Consultant level, this hospital is his first post and he's just started builing up his patient list. He's been working for the past month in trauma A&E at  this hospital to familiarise himself with the theatre. He has a couple of hip operations booked for this week. He's spent 10 years as a registrar and has done around 3,000 ops on hip/knee. He has the shortest list. My pre assessment with him is already booked for  2 weeks time and surgery soon after if everything ok.

I got all the above information from the admissions secretary today. She siggested I come along for my pre assesment and meet him, ask as many questions as I need to and then go away and think about things. Apparently if I choose to not go with C, I would be put back onto A's list again and not lose my place or I can go with B.

My biggest concern is my level of pain. I'm wearing two morphine patches and take liquid morphine as well when I need it.  Also high strength iboprufen, paracetamol and amitriptiline. My friends all think I should get the op done as quickly as possible but none of them have had THR so I'd value your opinion very much.

 

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  • lisa31002
    lisa31002 sarah22500

    Posted

    Go and have a chat with C, you'll have more info to make your decision. 🌻

  • Loral
    Loral sarah22500

    Posted

    Sarah, 3000 operations performed is a lot...I would go with C just to be pain free...Good Luck!
  • brenda92532
    brenda92532 sarah22500

    Posted

    Hi Sarah it's a big decision but I wouldn't like to advice you in case it's the wrong choice.  I can understand your frustration in knowing what is the best thing to do.  You need something doing as soon as possible it's not good having to take all that medication.  Let me know how you get on with the pre assessment with C.  All you can go on is your own experience.

    All the best Brenda

  • sandra67350
    sandra67350 sarah22500

    Posted

    Hi Sarah

    I was strongly against the newbie in your last post as you couldn't find info on him.

    With info you now have, so long as your pre op goes ok with him, I would go ahead with C. He does appear to have lots of experience under his belt and let's face it he needs to ensure his ops are definitely successful to build his reputation. B may be looking for high numbers rather than good outcomes and A would leave you in pain too long.

    Keep us uplated and go with what you personally feel most comfortable with.

    Sandra x

  • judith12644
    judith12644 sarah22500

    Posted

    I'm putting a vote in for C! 3000 ops seems a good amount. You should be able to look online at the age group/outcomes of his patients. Good luck!

  • Jodi-France
    Jodi-France sarah22500

    Posted

    I would go with the newbie. Since he's a newbie he is most likely going to take his time and focus on getting the job done right. If they are all opeartining in the same hospital I would get him to commit to asking the more experienced surgeon to step into the operating room if he has any problems.

    I would not go with B, he's more likely to rush. My THR in France was 4 hours, and I had no swelling at all afterwards.

    • sarah22500
      sarah22500 Jodi-France

      Posted

      I don't think I could ask him that because that would have been decided when he joined surely??......but I agree with everything else smile smile thanks Jodi.

  • YoungHipBionic
    YoungHipBionic sarah22500

    Posted

    As hard as it sounds go with your gut.  You have to be able to put your full trust in your surgeon and that can be a very hard decision.  Sometimes it is worth the wait for the long term results.  This is a surgery that will change your entire life and will be something that you live with for a long long time.  Perhaps meet with Doctor C and see how he is and if he is the right fit for you and then make a decision since that meeting can happen fairly quickly anyways.
    • sarah22500
      sarah22500 YoungHipBionic

      Posted

      Thank you for replying to me, I have my pre-assessment next week so yes I will definitely go with my gut feelings.
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