I got an email today from the doctor saying that a labral reconstruction is the best way to go. I may require microfracture depending on the state of the cartilage inside the hip. I have had delamination removed twice before so I wouldn't put it past my darn hip to require it. I will have to stay in Vail for one week total and will be on crutches for 4 - 8 weeks depending on what exactly is done.
Now the problem of logistical planning begins. When do I have it done? Will my insurance company pay for it? (which is probably as soon as I send Dr. P my PT notes and get another hip injection :S). How do I pay for the flights, hotel, equipement? Since I am in a crazy amount of debt the financial aspect of this whole traveling for surgery is really making me nervous. But, at this point, I'd pay all the money I own (ok, that isn't a good analogy since I am in debt, but the point still stands) to get my hip fixed and live pain-free.
Just waiting for a phone call and I can get a better idea of how I can fit this into my life and how this is going to shake down. But....there is still hope for my hips!
Glad that Dr. P can help you!
ReplyDeleteJust a note (not to stress you out more): but it is very important to take into consideration the altitude difference (you very well may already know this). When we were originally planning on having Dr. P do my surgery (before being diagnosed with dysplasia) we had to logistically plan around that and allow for time to adjust to the altitude before the procedure.
Thanks for the heads up! I will def have to consider this when I book my surgery and travel plans. How are you holding up?
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