Re: put us oldheimers out to pasture?- zulu

[Guest guest]

Hi zulu,

Part of my problem at that time in my life was patience, I could

never have waited to consult that many people. But as you may know if

you've followed my story, I learned the fine art of patience by going

through this whole process.

If someone has a borderline case for surgery then I would think of

getting a second opinion and a third if it disagrees with the first

opinion.

I only have one disagreement with you on the surgeon criteria (not

that any of it would be my criteria, I'd probably have different

criteria), and I'm surprised Cammie didn't pick up on it.

No surgeons over the age of 55??????????

I'm in my 50th year. Are you suggesting I should be put out to

pasture? Not that I'm a surgeon, of course, and I'm kidding so don't

get me wrong, but what's wrong with us oldheimers?

>

> HI ,

>

> I consulted 4 orthos, and 2 surgeons.

>

> Since each charge consultation fee, it got costly, but it was well

> worth satisfying my curiosity...

>

> I think it would be a great idea if this new member, or any new

> member, gathered experiences and opinions from this forum and then

> constructed a list of questions for the orthos and surgeons... in

my

> opinion, this is a very effective way of using this forum.

>

> Also, yes, there needs to be a trust level - at least for me. These

> were the qualities i was looking for in an ortho and surgeon:

>

> 1. competent with at least 15 years experience and over the age of

> 45 but under the age of 55

> 2. good listener

> 3. caring attitude

> 4. pragmatic

>

> By the way, it's good to get 2nd opinions because some orthos and

> surgeons have varying idea on treatment... i'm sure some of the

> members here recall a poster named " DWILZEN. " One surgeon told him

> to get the surgery, while the other recommended against it... that

> is why i think it's important to get at least a few opinions...

[Guest guest]

My goodness. I sure hope 55 is not too old. The more seasoned the

OS, the better I think (unless he is just too darn old to even do the

surgery.) My ortho is an older gentlemen and he is the best. And my

OS is late 40's early 50's. He is the best too! I love them both

dearly for fixing my mouth and teeth and am very appreciative for all

they have done for me. If they ever needed anything, I would not

hesitate to assist them in any way I could. They are AWESOME!

Shauna

> >

> > HI ,

> >

> > I consulted 4 orthos, and 2 surgeons.

> >

> > Since each charge consultation fee, it got costly, but it was

well

> > worth satisfying my curiosity...

> >

> > I think it would be a great idea if this new member, or any new

> > member, gathered experiences and opinions from this forum and

then

> > constructed a list of questions for the orthos and surgeons... in

> my

> > opinion, this is a very effective way of using this forum.

> >

> > Also, yes, there needs to be a trust level - at least for me.

These

> > were the qualities i was looking for in an ortho and surgeon:

> >

> > 1. competent with at least 15 years experience and over the age

of

> > 45 but under the age of 55

> > 2. good listener

> > 3. caring attitude

> > 4. pragmatic

> >

> > By the way, it's good to get 2nd opinions because some orthos and

> > surgeons have varying idea on treatment... i'm sure some of the

> > members here recall a poster named " DWILZEN. " One surgeon told

him

> > to get the surgery, while the other recommended against it...

that

> > is why i think it's important to get at least a few opinions...