So this week is the week that I meet with a new surgeon to determine what my hip's problem is and hopefully to get some pain management solutions. I am excited, but even more nervous. I can't stop thinking about what he might say. What does the fresh set of eyes with no previous surgical experience inside my hips see? I am curious and scared. But I'll have to face the fact that something is not right with my hip. I particularly realized that something is wrong when I was driving to the hospital last week and every bump hurt my hip, THAT was a sign that I am doing the right thing by seeking out another opinion.
In light of my upcoming appointment I have been thinking of different questions I should ask at my appointment. If you have any suggestions, feel free to email me or comment!
- Pain meds/NSAIDs for day?
- Pain meds for night?
- Do I need a pain management referral?
- Go through my angles (CE, Sourcil, Alpha)
- THR vs PAO vs SDD?
- Arthrogram still needed if I am not going to do surgery in the near future?
- Scar tissue issue? Could my bone structure be causing the recurrent scaring?
- Will I be able to wait another year if I do need surgery?
