November 26, 2004
Disappointment
I hope everyone had a Happy Thanksgiving.
I saw the new doctor on Wednesday and much to my disappointment I did not get the answers I was looking for. I had such high hopes only to walk away more upset then when I went. He wants to do another bandaid (Core Decompression). I want fixes not temp. fixes. He wants to do a Core and scope on my right hip and my right knee. He said he does not believe in replacements for someone my age. I explained I have already lost 2 years from being in pain all the time. I would rather have the replacements and go on with my life than to live in pain. I told him I would worry about the revisions or other replacements down the road when I am 60 or so. He said NO.
I guess I am back to the drawing baord and either trying to talk to my old doctor or keep searching for one that believes in quality of life. There is a doctor in New York that I would love to see, so I think I am going to talk to the insurance company and see what has to be done.
So that is my news. I remain in pain with no answers.
Posted by Karen on November 26, 2004 01:25 AM