Surgeon in Cork, Ireland?

[dlp]

Hi Jaycey, that’s super helpful! I’m not planning on skydiving or bungee jumping either but I really enjoy ice skating, skiing, surfing and racquet sports so limitations would be a big issue for me in making my decision.

No matter which approach, you won't be doing any of those things any time soon. Approach doesn't make you heal faster.
In general, any restrictions/limitations should be temporary - though it does seem high impact activities are usually frowned upon.

 

[squarepeg]

It’s not the soon it’s the ever that I worry about. I plan to organise the surgery for next December if I can as it would give me 7 or 8 months before Summer holidays with the kids.

 

[MrDIY]

It’s not the soon it’s the ever that I worry about.

I had the same thought process for years. “I don’t want to get this done and not be able to do X!”
My big A-Ha moment came one day when I realized that many of the things I was worried about losing the ability to do because of surgery, I was already unable to do! I mean sure, I could go ice skating, but the entire time I would be totally focused on not getting hurt. Then I would suffer for a couple days regardless just from sleepless nights with aching hips, tossing and turning.

 

[Barbaraj]

Well, I lead a pretty boring and modestly energetic life, @squarepeg, so I never thought about all the uber exciting activities I was doing and questioning whether I'd be able to do them again. I just wanted to be able to walk more without pain--walks with friends in my neighborhood, walks around interesting cities on vacation, and being able to get back to the gym on a regular basis (uh, like daily) but I've assumed I'd be able to do all these once I'm fully recovered. I also decided to get the surgery done NOW even though I wasn't in a tremendous amount of pain. I realize scheduling is often dependent upon families, jobs, etc. but my thought was getting done now, BEFORE I'm in horrid pain, was the right decision. I rejected the whole idea of injections for the same reason, even if they work they are only temporary fixes and the fact is that I needed hip replacement surgery. Being able to have it while I was still mobile, no assistive devices and had the ability to go into surgery as strong as I was able, made the best sense for me. But, every decision is individual--but putting off too long means you'll be suffering more pre-op pain. We can't avoid some post-op discomfort, but pre-op I think we have more control over if we simply bite the bullet and get the surgery over and done with. JMO, however!

 

[lieverview]

Hi squarepeg, sympathies and empathy too! I was diagnosed with congenital dysplasia at 50 after 25+ years of increasing pain and decreasing mobility, when my condition was finally recognised I had already spent hundreds of £'s on 'therapy' and was finally given c. 6 months before I would need a wheel chair!!
I 'bottled' my first op literally minutes before going through for the anesthetic! I finally had my left hip replaced in July 2014 and my right in Jan 2015. However, in July 2017, I dislocated my left hip (whilst air guitaring to Byan Adams!!). Initially concluded as 'unfortunate', after dislocating it again in Aug 2018, I finally saw my surgeon again on 8th Oct. We have concluded that revision surgery is going to be necessary.Not looking forward to it, but doing nothing isn't an option, whether the first or second time. It won't get any better. My final attempt at 'pain relief' and increasing my mobility resulted in seeing a physio that routinely was manipulating 'seized' joints!!! That I DO NOT recommend!
The comments above have more than admirably I think answered your questions, so all I can add is that your life will be transformed and the inconveniences of having the surgery can be mitigated by careful and considerate pre-planning and organising. happy to help if you've any more questions

 

[Jaycey]

@lieverview Welcome to BoneSmart. I hope you will start your own thread so that we can follow your journey through revision surgery.

 

[squarepeg]

Has anyone on the forum had their surgery done in Cork, Ireland? If so hospital and surgeon recommendations would be appreciated. Feel free to send me a message privately too.

 

[Jaycey]

Feel free to send me a message privately too

Please keep the conversation on the forum if possible. It will help others with the same question.

@squarepeg Do you want me to change the title of your thread so members in your area see this question?

 

[squarepeg]

Yes please

 

[dlp]

I have friends of friends in Cork - I can ask them if they have any opinions/ideas/referrals to suggest. If they have anything to say, I'll pass it along.

 

[squarepeg]

That would be great. I met with one surgeon who I was referred to by my gp but as I don’t know anyone here who’s had the surgery I don’t know much about his reputation. My first impression was positive overall but t I want to know my options. Thanks

 

[Bull76!]

I know you said Cork, but try the Whitfield clinic in Waterford. Specialist clinic and good surgeons. I had mine done there, Patrick Carton. Surgery was posterior, the scar is behind you and you won't notice it. My scar is healed nicely and comments are it is a nice looking scar. Don't put off something you can do now just because the pain isn't to bad. Cause When it is bad, you have a waiting period to get the ball rolling. Also, I'd recommend getting it done early in the year so that when it comes to getting out on crutches for your walks it is dry out. I think I've timed it just right. I was working remotely after 4 weeks, but limit that time as you'll be tired and want to sleep. 12 weeks is the usual time line, but at that you have limitations too.

Either way hope you get relief from the pain.

 

[squarepeg]

Thanks for that info. I think Waterford would be too far as I’m based in Cork city. I might ring them though and see who they might recommend. I saw one surgeon at the cuh but I just want to be sure before making a final decision.