I did & could not be more ECSTATIC with the Speed, Service, Result & Cost Savings! June 2016
Fed up with WAITING for Hip Replacement Surgery in Edmonton, AB. I decided to explore my options throughout Canada the USA and Mexico. After an exhaustive study of surgery options, available locations, timing and costs, I met with my surgeon in Edmonton to get his input and respected opinion as to the viability of moving forward. (He had performed my first hip replacement surgery12 years ago.) Interestingly, he was very forthcoming, understanding and had just one question - - - HAVE YOU CHECKED OUT YOUR OPTIONS IN MEXICO? He suggested there are many very competent, American-trained surgeons in Mexico who are VERY reasonable in terms of cost. Additionally, he suggested the hospitals and post-care practitioners were world class. July 14, 2016
After contacting a number of surgeons throughout Mexico, my son (who lives and works in Guadalajara) came across the surgeon I ultimately chose to proceed with. I initiated contact with the surgeon in mid-July and very quickly received some information from his foreign patient coordinator, Lori. Based on this information, and a need for further detail, we connected by telephone and set a time for the surgeon and coordinator to contact me by telephone.
* Both surgeon and patient coordinator speak fluent English. I received a call the following Saturday that lasted over one hour. During the conversation ALL my questions were answered, the timing and process was completely explained and I was promised a number of referral contacts. (Referrals were received the next day.) We concluded by discussing possible surgery dates, beginning as early as the first week of August 16. After contacting three referrals, my wife and I decided to move forward on an August 27/2016 Surgery date. August 21 - August 26, 2016
Arrived Guadalajara, to attend various pre-op medical and dental appointments as a prerequisite to confirm I was fit for surgery.
*We rented a condo for our stay
* All appointments were set up by Lori, the patient coordinator.
* All of the doctors were fluent in English. August 25/2016 - Meeting with Surgeon to confirm I was fit for surgery and confirm operation time. August 27/2016 - Check into hospital at 7 AM for surgery at 9 AM
August 28/2016 - Transported back to condo by ambulance
* Part of package provided by the surgeon
August 29/2016 - Physical Therapy starts
* Therapist attended at my condo each day, as a part of the package provided by surgeon
August 30/2016 - First extended walk outside of condo.
* One crutch for stability
September 1/2016 - Out for the evening with my wife, son and his girlfriend
* One crutch for stability
* Could have used a cane; preferred crutch
Sept 9/2016 – Follow-up appointment with surgeon to remove staples and provide go ahead for departure back to Canada, two days early. September 11/2016 - Flight Guadalajara to Edmonton through Houston
My goal in setting up this page is to promote the Doctor, his coordinator and the incredible experience I received throughout this entire process.
* I have spoken specifically about my experience with hip replacement surgery but the Doctor is very adept at all orthopedic surgery and/or can recommend colleagues for specific surgeries he does not perform.
* Lori, the foreign patient coordinator, works with a number of different Surgeons and Dentists in various practices and will work directly with anyone who would like to eliminate the pain of waiting. PLEASE CONTACT ME WITH ANY AND ALL QUESTIONS YOU HAVE REGARDING THE OVERALL PROCESS. FROM THERE, IF YOU WANT TO GET MORE DIRECT INFORMATION OR POTENTIALLY MOVE FORWARD, I WILL CONNECT YOU DIRECTLY WITH LORI WHO WILL BECOME YOUR DIRECT CONTACT FROM THAT TIME ON.
* Because of the ever-increasing demand for surgery outside of Canada, and the costs for Lori to deal with people long distance, I have volunteered to be an intermediary and provide as much detail as possible up front. I look forward to your inquires and to connecting you to their Amazing Medical Concierge to walk you through the process and take care of virtually everything for you. Gord
