Wanting to introduce myself to the forum. I've spent most of the last year reading and researching Total Hip Replacement surgery and spending time on the Bone Smart website. I'd had my initial consultation with Dr. Pritchett in Seattle in Jan 2018. I'm 63 [today as a matter of fact], in good health other than the severe OA and attending reduced ROM but until recently had been a life long smoker. Initially that ruled out a hip resurfacing and without nicotine cessation no surgeon would take some one on as a patient- quite understandably. My plan was to finish the contracted project on the books, begin a nicotine cessation program while maxing up my PT and swimming/gym workouts to prepare for surgery and get the work done in June. 1st of the month had my second consultation, now nicotine free, and have a surgery date of July 16 for hip resurfacing. I was strongly convinced Dr. Pritchett's ws the right choice after reading through his website, and now after further consultation and research have complete confidence it is the right decision.
The largely positive feed back and results I read on this forum is a big change from the other where most folks are dealing with complications whereas here I read success after success. Even knowing the risk involved in resurfacing my gut is telling me it is the best course of action and I can see that my anxiety levels are quickly receding.
If any one here is from the Seattle area, and especially if you are a patient of Dr. Pritchett I would be glad and grateful to communicate with a local I can learn from. Of course, my welcome extends to all everywhere as well.
Thanks to all who have created, contributed and supported this excellent source of information and morale.