Odd Surgery Date????

hoyt66 · August 03, 2012, 08:46:25 PM

Yep. I scheduled surgery for....9/11. It reminds me the horrific event that happened here in the States but Dr. Schmitt does his surgeries on Monday and Tuesday and Monday of that week was n/a. Sooooooo scared. I'm a sissy. When I walk (an adjusted walk) I

sometimes forget it hurts and I think "do I need this surgery", then I remind myself how I can't stand in one place for more than three minutes and how I can't mow my grass for more than 15 minutes at a time etc....

Pat Walter · August 03, 2012, 09:31:00 PM

Everyone is nervous. Just focus on the life you will have after your surgery. The positive of how you will be active again without pain. Dates don't mean a lot - but surgery does when it gives you your life back.

Good Luck.

Pat

Woodstock Hippy · August 04, 2012, 11:54:22 AM

Don't worry about the date. It's just a date in history. The new World Trade Center is going to be more beautiful than anyone could imagine.

Last year I was working at the World Trade Center and I set my goal to work until 9/11 before starting my surgeries to put this body back together. I worked until 9/09, the friday before the 10th anniversary. I forgot to take into account all the overtime we would work all summer to make that date. Most days I could hardly get to the subway to get home. Almost a year later, I'm recovering nicely and looking forward to a long and happy retirement.

bilateralbliss · August 05, 2012, 02:40:12 AM

Could have been Friday the 13th!!

hoyt66 · August 05, 2012, 06:28:28 AM

Quote from: bilateralbliss on August 05, 2012, 02:40:12 AM
Could have been Friday the 13th!!

Ughh! True. I'm not superstitious....OK I must be cuz I wouldn't have scheduled that one. :)

lori.36 · August 05, 2012, 10:54:06 PM

Well a good thing is that you will not mess up what day your sugery is. The date will be okay becuase it is not 9-11-2001, rather 9-11-2012. May the force be with you.

Marco Polo · September 11, 2012, 08:12:51 AM

I believe today is the date of your surgery with Dr. Scmitt. I hope all goes well and you have a speedy recovery.

I am new to this Board and am still looking for an experienced surgeon to Resurface my right hip. I live in Michigan and am considering Dr. Schmitt, as he seem like he is very experienced and gets good results. I would be interested in hearing your feedback following your surgery.

Best of luck.

Mark