Wednesday, December 5, 2007

12/5/07

After getting 3 recommendations for surgeons from my nurse neighbor, I made an appointment and saw an orthopedic surgeon, who is highly rated and experienced, and is the head of his department. He said my x-ray and exam justify surgery now. The wait time for this appointment was 6 weeks, and surgery would be a further 6-8 week delay. I decided to wait.

I am interested in a freighter cruise, and many freighters will not accept passengers with artificial joints. Passengers with artificial joints have asked to leave the ship because of the extreme discomfort caused by the heavy and constant vibration of the ship's mechanical systems.