I'm sure this has been posted a million times but I have done countless searches and can only find a handfull of answers.
Anyhow, my main question is - How long did you have to wait to see a surgeon?
I know it's different for everyone and it largely depends on where you live and how busy the surgeon is.
I myself am in Manitoba, Canada and I've very recently been put on a 1-2 year waiting list just to meet the surgeon. Unfortunatley I have a feeling this is the result of a vague referral letter from my doctor, but I'm not entirely sure. (I've only been going to her for a year and she doesn't have much experience with scoliosis patients.)
Did anyone else get put on a long waiting list for adult scoliosis surgery?
Was there something you or your doctor did to get bumped up on the list? (or do you have any ideas for how someone might do that?
I know my doctor didn't mention that I need/want surgery.
And I know she didn't mention that I lose feeling in my legs after massage therapy.
Is there any way I can write a letter to the surgeon myself to make him aware of these things or is it better to go through my doctor? And is it even possible for her to re-refer me?
Sorry about the list of questions.. I only meant to ask one but I'm growing tired of trying to get answers from busy receptionists.
Thanks so much to anyone who has any nuggets of wisdom to pass along.
Anyhow, my main question is - How long did you have to wait to see a surgeon?
I know it's different for everyone and it largely depends on where you live and how busy the surgeon is.
I myself am in Manitoba, Canada and I've very recently been put on a 1-2 year waiting list just to meet the surgeon. Unfortunatley I have a feeling this is the result of a vague referral letter from my doctor, but I'm not entirely sure. (I've only been going to her for a year and she doesn't have much experience with scoliosis patients.)
Did anyone else get put on a long waiting list for adult scoliosis surgery?
Was there something you or your doctor did to get bumped up on the list? (or do you have any ideas for how someone might do that?
I know my doctor didn't mention that I need/want surgery.
And I know she didn't mention that I lose feeling in my legs after massage therapy.
Is there any way I can write a letter to the surgeon myself to make him aware of these things or is it better to go through my doctor? And is it even possible for her to re-refer me?
Sorry about the list of questions.. I only meant to ask one but I'm growing tired of trying to get answers from busy receptionists.
Thanks so much to anyone who has any nuggets of wisdom to pass along.
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