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« Reply #20 on: January 18, 2009, 06:32:33 am »
Josh,

Sorry to hear that they have delayed your surgery as I know how much pain a bad hip can generate.  My boss went through the same problem on the age issue.  She is in her early 50's and several docs told her that they wanted her to wait because she will have a problem down the road if the "replacement hip has to be replaced".  I guess they have no confidence that medical technology will advance between now and then.

She finally found surgeons at the Mayo Clinic who were willing to help her out.  They did the newer minimally invasive procedure this past September and she is getting around fine now.

Good luck to you!

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« Reply #21 on: January 18, 2009, 07:05:58 am »
Yep the minimally invasive surgery is a resurfacing instead of a replacement. I cant do the resurfacing because my problem is that the bone is dead and starting to implode on itself causing pain. The problem with not having it done is not only dealing with pain but one day I will be walking and the bone will fail and break off. Its called Avascular necrosis. The reason I am having it done in Asia is the price is so much cheaper. I am working with a very skilled surgeon at a very good hospital and it only costs $11,000 total for everything. It would be 10X that in the states. I have no insurance and I already had to pay for the first surgery and 45 days in the hospital. Also my pain medication is $375 every two months so over time having the surgery done now will pay for itself. I will just be happy to be able to walk again without pain. I will always have to walk with a cane but I am used to that now so its not a big deal. Thank you everyone for your support. You are all a great group of friends. Now all I can do is pray the doctor will agree with me tomorrow. Lets hope  hopefull
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« Reply #22 on: January 20, 2009, 08:49:55 pm »
Well the surgery was canceled. The doc that stoped it is an idiot. He refuses to allow a replacement to be done on me because of my age. He want to fuse my leg to my hip. What an idiot. That is a barbaric surgery practiced before replacements were available. I will hopefully be going to Thailand next week to have the surgery.
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« Reply #23 on: January 20, 2009, 09:31:09 pm »
Well I just got the news that I will be going to Thailand on Sunday and my surgery will be on Tuesday. I am going back to the hospital that did my original two operations. It is a wonderful hospital and I am seeing one of the top hip surgeons in Asia. This is great news considering my girlfriend lives there and will be able to help take care of me.  And when she is not there the little Thai nurses are HOT!!! This will be like a surgery vacation!  biggrin
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« Reply #24 on: January 20, 2009, 09:36:58 pm »
All the best to a speedy recovery Josh. & give 'em all a pinch for me!  tounge
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« Reply #25 on: January 20, 2009, 10:07:56 pm »
Pics Josh...You know how we like pics!
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« Reply #26 on: January 20, 2009, 10:19:14 pm »
Josh,

You can hold the pictures but I guess a big "Hip, Hip, Hooray!" is in order!

Sorry, I just could not stop myself! laugh tounge biggrin

On second thought, pictures of the nurses would be nice!  Cool Good luck and best wishes for a speedy recovery!

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« Reply #27 on: January 20, 2009, 10:32:53 pm »
Thats a good one Tim..  happydrinkers

Good luck Josh... Glad to hear it went through!
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« Reply #28 on: January 21, 2009, 06:40:22 am »
Glad to hear you'll have a better surgeon ! ! !
Good Luck and don't get into trouble with the nurses ! ! !
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« Reply #29 on: January 21, 2009, 07:10:53 am »
We'll pray for you, Josh.  May God bless.
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