To Suzanne- 2 weeks pre-op

December 13, 2000

Suzanne, In answer to your questions about the 2 weeks pre-op- yes I had

to come off all pain med containing aspirin, ibuprofen,

acetamenophen(sp?)- in other words NSAIDs. I stopped on the day I

scheduled surgery exactly two weeks from the date I got Dr. R's call.

That was two days before Thanksgiving. By Thanksgiving Day I was in too

much pain to walk except to go tothe bathroom. I sent my husband to my

mother's for dinner because I couldn't bear the idea of the trip.

Finally by Sunday I was so desperate that I emailed Dr . R. He

responded that I could have Vioxx. I started it again right away and by

the next day was much better. I'm not sure if Vioxx is always okay so I

suggest doublechecking with him as with anything else. After that I had

headaches that Vioxx didn't help but I made it and it was worth it.

Stay in touch with Dr. Rabout your concern. He is a very kind person.

Also, I went to because I was private pay. I'm over 40 but

arthritis was my only significant co-morbidity. There again, it's Dr.

R's call. I wanted to use because they charge a flat rate and I

could better plan my expenses.It's generally cheaper and the care is

first rate. Hope this helps. Good luck and stay in touch.

Beverly in NC

MGB: 12/5/00

235/230

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