Pulling trigger

htj · March 23, 2008, 11:06:26 AM

Thanks to all who responded to my query about surgeon experience. Although my surgeon had only 50-60 BHR at the time I scheduled surgery, I chose to go with him because of his overall experience, overall rating from all I talked with, and because of my comfort level with him. I am going in for surgery tomorrow, March 24, so I will let you know how I make out. (surgeon: Dr. Fred Fletcher, Albany NY)
htj

Pat Walter · March 23, 2008, 01:17:49 PM

Hi

You have to go with the surgeon that you feel best with. It is your hip and your surgery.

I wish you the very best. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

Let us know how you are doing when you get home and can get back on the computer.

Good Luck!

Pat

rlm869 · March 26, 2008, 07:42:04 PM

htj- my surgeon also had only 50-60 but i decided to go with him as well. looks like i made a good choice, i am 2 days post op and doing great. i have no pain, just tenderness in the incision area and stiffness.

i stayed with him because i trusted him and his nurse and he answered all of my questions trutfully. good luck with your surgery!

rebecca

Pat Walter · March 26, 2008, 08:10:14 PM

Hi Rebecca

Glad to hear you are doing well. It is always hard for people to believe that you can go thru such major surgery and not have a great deal of pain after.

I hope your recovery continues to go well for you.

When you get a chance, post a little most about your experience under the Hip Stories section - then we can follow your recovery.

Good Luck.

Pat