My Pre-Op Cunsultation @ UCSD Thornton Hospital ( Dr. Scott Ball )
Just had my Pre-Op Cunsultation @ UCSD Thornton Hospital with Dr. Scott Ball's
team. Dustyn is his PA- Physicians Assistant. He is great and will answer any
and all questions. They gave me the typical rundown of the risks associated with
a Bilateral Resurfacing.
- Possible blood transfusion ( 15% risk )
- Possibility of waking up with THR'(s)
- Infection
- Total surgery time TBD @ 4-5 hours.
- Anesthesia is an epidural blocker ( hip region) with general Anesthesia
- I am 39 years old and in good health - ( blood pressure went up today after
discussing the surgery. Wish they would have taken it when I first got there.
Dustyn says they kind of does that on purpose, which I can understand.
Etc..
My Bilateral Hip Resurfacing surgery is scheduled for This Friday the 31st @ 9
am. We are using the ASR* -Articular Surface Replacement System by DePuy as my
implants. I asked Dr. Ball to email me my "templated" Xrays with the ASR
Implants and he did. It is very exciting to see those.
Updates to follow,
Andre
Hi Andre
Thanks for your story. Dr. Ball is an excellent hip resurfacing surgeon. I want to wish you good luck with your upcoming surgery. I hope you will keep in touch and keep us all updated. Each person's story becomes an inspiration to a new person looking to have a hip resurfacing.
If you want to write your story after your surgery and include your x-rays, I will be happy to post it for you on the main website.
Good Luck.
Pat