Re: Some pain 2 years post op, need feedback....

[Guest guest]

--i think the location of pain is important . if its in the

inside groin area, that suggests it could be joint related.

on the outside hip or in the gluteus area , maybe the pain is more

muscular in nature, or bursitis possibly .

- In surfacehippy , " " wrote:

> I had a right BHR with DeSmet on 3/12/02. Everything was normal

> until just a few days ago when I started experiencing some mild to

> moderate aching and tightness in the right hip and thigh.

>

> Has anyone else experienced any pain/discomfort this long after the

> surgery?

>

> I am pondering getting in touch with Dr. DeSmet, but I'm not sure

if

> I have anything to worry about yet. I live near Los Angeles so I

> hope an emergency trip to back to Belgium will not be required.

>

>

> Schiller

> BHR 3/12/02 De Smet

[Guest guest]

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I would take an x-ray and a blood test either at the JRI or somewhere else and

submit it for Dr. De Smet's opinion. To expedite your reponse from Dr De Smet,

scan the x-rays using a regular scanner. Remove the top of your scanner, turn on

all lights in the room and start shooting. Save it as JPEGs and send it

via-e-mail.

I personally would look for two opinions. There are people in this site that

found OS here in the U.S. willing to do the follow-ups just for the sake of

learning from it. I am sure somebody will give you the details in your area. I

am in Florida and both doctors I've seen were willing to do the follow-up. And I

thought it would be hard to find an OS willing to do so.

If you decide to go back to Belgium, Iberia has a special for $561+ tax (Florida

to Brussels). You've got to buy on line and I believe this promotion ends

sometime between 21-24 June.

Let us know about the outcomes.

Mark.

ds922@...> wrote:

Mark,

Thanks for your reply. The pain just sort of came on-- I cannot

connect it to anything that happened. I haven't done any impact

activities. It's kind of an intermittent ache more than a pain.

No, I don't have any OS here doing follow-up. The JRI is nearby, but

I'm hesitant to start with a new OS.

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> Can you be more specific on how this pain is developing? Have you

been through impact activities of any kind? Do you have any OS here

at home doing your follow-ups?

> Mark.

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> wrote:

> I had a right BHR with DeSmet on 3/12/02. Everything was normal

> until just a few days ago when I started experiencing some mild to

> moderate aching and tightness in the right hip and thigh.

>

> Has anyone else experienced any pain/discomfort this long after the

> surgery?

>

> I am pondering getting in touch with Dr. DeSmet, but I'm not sure

if

> I have anything to worry about yet. I live near Los Angeles so I

> hope an emergency trip to back to Belgium will not be required.

>

>

> Schiller

> BHR 3/12/02 De Smet

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