Cindy, Thank you for your concern and warnings. This doctor I'm going to is a second opinion and I will be getting the name of the implant they plan to use. I have a friend that represents an implants company and plan to run it past him once I have the name. I checked with my chiropractor and he had nothing but good to say about my surgeon. Chriropractors and doctors usually don't mix well. My dad had problems with his replacement and that is why I changed doctors (we had the same doctor). I plan on checking with several nurse friends because they usually will give you the true scoop on doctors.
Dianne ----- Original Message ----- From: chaha<mailto:[email protected]> To: Silver List<mailto:[email protected]> Sent: Friday, May 16, 2008 11:35 PM Subject: CS>Planning Surgery--knee Hi, Diane, I am not trying to frighten you, but just to send a word of caution. A friend of ours just had his 3rd knee replacement surgery. The second one was evidentially the wrong knee type and caused continual pain. Eight years later he went to a maverick type doctor who put in the 3rd knee. Surgery took twice as long, partly because he took out a pound and a half of scar tissue. Most doctors say you can only get up to two replacements in a lifetime and most doctors won't do a third. I've heard of folks in the past have part-replacements to find out later the part was being recalled or that the doctor put in a part because he got a "deal" on it. If your husband has good insurance, please consider getting a second opinion or do an investigation on your doctor through state boards, etc. And yes, I'll say prayers for both of you. Do keep us informed. Take care, Cindy
