Surgery Tuesday w McMinn

[hernanu]

I think too that smaller size demands more skill in proper placement of the device, so a more skilled surgeon is apt to have better results with smaller bones hippies. I think, Luanne that you had a very skilled surgeon, so should not have issues. I think the less skilled surgeons (who are probably out of resurfacing now anyways) are the issue.

8) my 2 cents.i

[Dannywayoflife]

I agree with that hern. There's a larger margin for error with a large boned patient.
How ever the smaller sizes do wear at a slightly higher rate, but as we seem to have concluded in another thread it's doubtful if you could actually wear out a hip resurfacing device anyway.
Danny

[Luanna]

I think you are both right Hern and Danny. Thanks. I'm not worrying anymore about it..but I am a worrier so I'll have to find something else to fret about now!  :)

Luanna

[Dannywayoflife]

Luanna,
            I'm still worried about my hip after a 20 min talk in which the most experienced surgeon in the world kept telling me that I would have a great out come so your not alone! It's so hard not to worry about this it's a massive thing!
Merry christmass
Danny

[jon]

Merry Xmas & Happy Holidays Everyone!

Walked to dinner and back last night on my elbow crutches.  I'm guessing over one mile all in.  Comfortable the whole way.  Slept well and feeling well this morning.  Pretty excited so far...

To everyone, a great day and a great New Year!

Jon

[hernanu]

That's great jon, the best gift for XMas, enjoy and kick off that new year without pain.

[Luanna]

Merry Christmas!

Jon, that's great. You are making excellent progress. Have a super wonderful holiday.

Danny, hope your talk with your surgeon helped you. Sounds like it was productive.

Luanna

[jon]

Five days post-op.  Pretty steady 1-2 miles last night.  Really nice night for walking.  Just finished good upper-body workout in gym.  Muscles firing.  Feels good and healthy! Headed home Weds which could not come soon enough. Really think that going into surgery with good strength/fitness is very important.  Best to everybody...Jon

[Jeremy76761]

Hey Jon,

How do you feel overall about your experience with the McMinn centre?

[jon]

Hey Jon,

How do you feel overall about your experience with the McMinn centre?

Hi, Jeremy.

Feel fee to contact me directly, but here are some initial thoughts...

This was a big deal for me to travel to Birmingham for the procedure.  Boston (my home) is a medical town with a great pedigree.  Resurfacing (including BHR), however, is not one of the top specialties.  For that matter, you could make an argument that the whole US is behind the curve.

I have seen more than 10 orthopedists over the last seven years.  I ended up at the McMinn Centre after a long journey (nothing accidental).

My experience there was perfect.  Better than I could have expected.  The people and the surgeon make the difference.  I was out the door in less than 72 hours post-op.  That was not planned.  I should still be in the hospital today.

I went in fit and came out fast.  I am flying home Weds, three days ahead of schedule.

McMinn is no nonsense, almost a little short.  He does seem, however, to know his stuff.

Nothing but consummate professionalism on behalf of the whole staff.

I will keep you posted on my progress.  So far, I am a believer.

Jon

[Jimt]

For that matter, you could make an argument that the whole US is behind the curve.

I would respectfully argue that Dr. Su in the USA is among the best in the world and ranks up there with Dr. McMinn

[Dannywayoflife]

I think surgeon choice is very subjective. I think that dr Su is defiantly one of best up and comers but I don't think he has anywhere near the experience of someone like Mr mcminn.
Danny

[jon]

For that matter, you could make an argument that the whole US is behind the curve.

I would respectfully argue that Dr. Su in the USA is among the best in the world and ranks up there with Dr. McMinn

Jim:

My comments do not mean to suggest that there are not a few terrific resurf guys in the US.  In fact, we can all name the top three or four (Su clearly among them).

My feeling and experience, however, are that THR is the default choice for orthopedists in the US and that resurf is often viewed with a high degree skepticism (and as this site evidences, not warranted).  There are only two or three guys that even do resurfs in my immediate area.  Most orthopedists say come back when you are in dire pain and your femoral head has given up, and we'll give you a THR.  Does not work for me at 48.

I was scheduled with Su for Dec. 27th.  I ran into out-of-network insurance issues.

I'll stick with my comment that you "could make the argument that we are behind the curve."

When a guy from Boston goes to England for surgery, somethings up...

[Dannywayoflife]

To be fair Jon, before I managed to get to see Mr Treacy on the nhs I was looking seriously at going to see dr Bose in india. I think every system has it's strengths and weaknesses it's just lucky for me that the 2 guys that developed the bhr are from here and one of them works on our nhs. If it hadn't of been for that I'd of gone to India!

[Jeremy76761]

I was just about to post before I was so rudely interrupted by Danny's post.    ;D

LOL

I was about to say, what about Dr. Bose? He charges less than the others, but has reputation as one of the best, and a lot of really well-read athletes have gone to him for their resurfacing. He's my first pick, personally. After that, McMinn or someone like that.

Jon, the only thing that seemed a little weird is that after 16 hours the surgeon hadn't spoken to you in any detail.

But glad overall it was better than expected and professional. Some positive thinking and effective rehab and you'll be back to it all, in time of course.

[Dannywayoflife]

Jeremy, I think the not spending a lot of time talking to the patient immediately post op is a British surgeon thing. They seem to do there job, have a quick chat with you then wait for your follow ups to actually discuss things with you. 

[jon]

I was just about to post before I was so rudely interrupted by Danny's post.    ;D

LOL

I was about to say, what about Dr. Bose? He charges less than the others, but has reputation as one of the best, and a lot of really well-read athletes have gone to him for their resurfacing. He's my first pick, personally. After that, McMinn or someone like that.

Jon, the only thing that seemed a little weird is that after 16 hours the surgeon hadn't spoken to you in any detail.

But glad overall it was better than expected and professional. Some positive thinking and effective rehab and you'll be back to it all, in time of course.

I hear you.  Bose was on my short list too, but we viewed India as just too far from home and the kids.

With respect to post-op communication, I had great input from the team during the day.  I was number two of five surgeries for the day so access to McMinn was definitely limited. I had immediate input from Chandra and Joseph right after surgery as well as during the day.  This was essential to me because of the concern about a potential BMHR (owing to cysts).  Joseph was at my bedside virtually as I awakened and gave me the good news that I had a very successful BHR.

[Dannywayoflife]

I was lucky in that there was never any doubt about me not getting a bhr. But to be honest the bmhr seems an awesome device too!

[jon]

This is a comment to Pat:

Your site is so valuable.  This is first-hand information based on surgeries within the last few days.  Some of these surgeries involve the top practitioners in the world.

You cannot access this anywhere else.

Just awesome...

...and Thank You...


Jon

[Dannywayoflife]

I've said it before I'll say it again. Without this site I would have a thr now! At 28!