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Still waiting!!!

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Crossybelfast
Crossybelfast

Hi guys, I'm still waiting on a date for my op. Rang surgeons secretary again on Friday and she tells me the surgeon so busy it will be months before he gets to me, so they have asked for a transfer to someone else and unable to say if he will accept me. This is driving me crazy,is there anyone that I can go to if I'm not accepted by this other surgeon?

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  • eileen64__UK
    eileen64__UK Crossybelfast

    Posted

    Hi

    I'm sorry....I cant remember what operation it was???

    What hospital are you going to?

    I take it your from Belfast direction judging by your nick name??biggrin

    You sound as if your are really being messed about

    Love

    Eileen

    • hope4cure
      hope4cure eileen64__UK

      Posted

      Eileen,

      even in the US a lot of mistakes can be devastating. I think the wait can give time to evaluate the surgeons .. Build confidence . 

      The waiting in most cases is normal... So many THR  so few specialists.

      CHEERS 

      HOPEconfused

  • eileen64__UK
    eileen64__UK Crossybelfast

    Posted

    Hi

    THR  OK....sorry I had forgotten.....I've had 2....last one done 28t Jan this year.

    That is dreadful getting messed about like that. I've got to admit I dont know much about Musgrave to be honest

    I no longer live there but still go over to see my mam and brother

    I didnt have OA when I lived there so anything i had to go for tended to be the RVH

    What about getting in touct with PALS.......I never have but I know they can help if your not happy with your doc or hospital so I imagine they could help with your problem

    Check your private message....I'll send you a quick one.....not allowed to put linkson here.....the mods jump on you and delete itbiggrin

    Eileen

     

    • hope4cure
      hope4cure eileen64__UK

      Posted

      Eileen,

      great idea.. UR always a blessing for many here.

      THANKX for all UR support u contribute ..

      HOPE

  • williemcm
    williemcm Crossybelfast

    Posted

    Hi Crossy . Iam also from Belfast . I had my hip replacement in Musgrave Oct 13 . The hold team were brilliant even the surgeon's secretary. Phone her and tell her you can take any cancellation going . She phone me on a Friday ,in on Monday opp on Tuesday out home on Thursday ,brilliant .iam now playing golf three times a week walking about 15 miles approx.

    Crossy keep in there mate .Hope all goes well...WM

    • Crossybelfast
      Crossybelfast williemcm

      Posted

      Thanks willie, I've rang them on numerous occasions telling them I'm willing to go in at short notice,but still nothing.glad to here your doing well 
    • hope4cure
      hope4cure williemcm

      Posted

      Willie,

      I am so happy for u...

      u have a great story to share.. I rode my horse 5 months after my first hip that was 14 years ago..

      CHEERS

      HOPE

  • hope4cure
    hope4cure Crossybelfast

    Posted

    Hello Crossy..

    it's a problem in so many areas with the waiting its crazy.. I am in the same position, yet I am in no hurry. I want the best surgeon to do my revision. The old THR must be removed replaced with a revision specialist. Both hips r bionic...

    I have contacted the orthepedic assosion in our state ((US) & asked for a list of experienced surgeons. I have set up appts with 2 so far still checking. I never take the word from anyone in the dr. offic or hospitals. Referals must be from reliable independent sources.

    it takes some research. It's our future . We need to have confidence in the surgeon he is good and very little failures and the implants r the best on the market, not just what the surgeon is trained. Perhaps the busy waiting is a excuse..for them...maybe a month waiting..normal..?

    The dr office told me & the hospital who referred me to my last surgeon he was the best. So here I am waiting for a revision from the best surgeon implanted in 2011. He wasn't so great or I would nt be needing a replacement 3 years later.It must be removed ..I have been an invalid for the last year..the hip was bad...

    so mabe the waiting will give u time to do some searching.. Waiting isn't a bad thing.

    I truly am sorry u need THR I have been thru 3 & still counting. A good surgeon and good after care will give u many years of mobility with no pain..

    CHEERS

    HOPE

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