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Hello,

I am new to this group, however, I have been in contact with

for several months.I have read all the archived messages and have

found them informative. I am scheduled for surgery on both hips at

UCLA in January. I was told recently that metal on metal hip may not

be available due to the FDA allotment having been met. The same hip

with a stronger poly liner may be an option. I read that the larger

ball with a poly liner had posed a problem in the past. I am

attempting to pursue one of the other locations performing the metal

on metal if I can find one within my insurance group. Some days I

consider having the old procedure done bv my local Dr. is the metal

on metal definately worth the wait,inconvenience, and expense? I am

married, 43 yers old, with two young children very active in

sports.Formerly very active myself before the hip problems. I tried

to post this message already so there may be two that are similar.

Thanks

Tim