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@artscaping Oooooh, that was an unprofessional thing for the local surgeon to say! I was very lucky when living in Los Angeles County, that my two specialists often conferred with each other, although they were not in the same medical group. Between them, they have guided me along my current path. Thanks to a member here reaching out when asked, I was able to connect before my move to a well-respected, Mayo Clinic trained specialist a couple of hours away, whom I will see for the first time tomorrow. He has agreed to take my case and has communicated with my former hematologist-oncologist.
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@gingerw, it sounds like you have found a great collaborative solution. That was my experience. The two or three orthopedic surgeons (different body parts) all supported each other, discussed options, and priorities. After a successful TKR, my surgeon asked me to come with him to visit other surgeons because I walked immediately and had no issues. Then I made a video for him to use with educational programs. He was a guiding light in my life.