price? looking at betz now and working to save money as he seems easily best option, relatively affordable, decent care, and best nail currently. just curious what you've paid in USD
Quote from: oklama on January 28, 2023, 01:18:44 AMprice? looking at betz now and working to save money as he seems easily best option, relatively affordable, decent care, and best nail currently. just curious what you've paid in USD
He just got out of surgery....might not be the best time to ask him about finances.
Ill help you out though. Its somewhere around 55k USD right now (moves with the currency exchange rate). But I can tell you its a good bit more expensive than that with plane tickets, hotel if you stay for longer, food, unexpected costs, taxis, train ride. You really need to budget like 65k to do this surgery minimum. And with that price you're not flying business class. I didnt add it up but I probably spent like 75k with everything.
I just came back from Becker and I definitely recommend him as a surgeon and the system/accommodations he has in place. My surgical incisions look really good and small as well. But I will say the clicking absolutely sucks. Seriously be prepared for the clicking if you're actually going to do this. Its not fun.
Quote from: oklama on January 28, 2023, 01:18:44 AMprice? looking at betz now and working to save money as he seems easily best option, relatively affordable, decent care, and best nail currently. just curious what you've paid in USD
Lessthenavg is correct plan about that range and will be good. When i considered Dr. Becker cheap price is not something I considered because this is your life and the outcome can potentially shape how you live forever. I would do research and choose the surgeon you feel is best. To me this is Dr. Becker and betzbone.
If I went back in time knowing what I know now. I would 1000% choose Dr. Becker again. My impression as a person is great he loves and cares for what he does. He is clear and straightforward as to what to expect. He cares much for patient safety. As a surgeon his skill level is best of the best and with time I hope to see him and betzbone become #1 in the world
Quote from: lessthanavg8300 on January 28, 2023, 03:32:43 AMHe just got out of surgery....might not be the best time to ask him about finances.
Ill help you out though. Its somewhere around 55k USD right now (moves with the currency exchange rate). But I can tell you its a good bit more expensive than that with plane tickets, hotel if you stay for longer, food, unexpected costs, taxis, train ride. You really need to budget like 65k to do this surgery minimum. And with that price you're not flying business class. I didnt add it up but I probably spent like 75k with everything.
I just came back from Becker and I definitely recommend him as a surgeon and the system/accommodations he has in place. My surgical incisions look really good and small as well. But I will say the clicking absolutely sucks. Seriously be prepared for the clicking if you're seriously going to do this. Its not fun.
I haven’t seen the scar yet. His system/accommodation are top knotch I agree. It’s based off past with many patients. So it’s all routine for him. Based alone the pain level and flexibility after surgery I’m very happy. Clicking I might have did another today on right leg I think
22 hours post operation
-Yesterday I felt my face hot, today it’s totally gone
-Woke up feeling stiff, did the exercise from yesterday feel better
-After doing the exercise and moving around bed pain is about the same still 2/10
-Heard a pop on right leg again. Not sure maybe clicked.
-It’s been 8 hours since last liquid pain killer
-Overall feeling good physically and mentally so far
-Sleep is not straight while in pockets of time refreshes your mind and body
-Today I feel less tired, I would say much more energy has returned
-Tried touching my toes I can do so and hold. Pre op I was able to touch my wrist to toes.
-I can do the stretch inwards there’s a few inch i stop at, Pre op I was able to touch back heel to butt.
-Right now with all the meds feel calm zen. My thinking feels clear thus far. No real additional noticeable side effects. Peeing now feels normal just uncomfortable to do in bed. Pre op I haven’t taken medicine in over 10 years so I was wary how my body would react to many meds all of a sudden.
-I poked the surgical sites with compression pants on and hardly feel any pain. I would say it’s under even a 1/10 without moving. While moving it max 2/10. The feeling you would get when you stretch hard. Or imagine a bruise from hitting your leg on a table is how I would compare it. You have to push the site with a small amount of force to feel it while staying still. Unless actively poking it or moving I don’t feel it. It’s amazing to me how Dr. Becker put nails and the betzbone through it
Quote from: Betzbone on January 28, 2023, 05:11:42 AM22 hours post operation
-Yesterday I felt my face hot, today it’s totally gone
-Woke up feeling stiff, did the exercise from yesterday feel better
-After doing the exercise and moving around bed pain is about the same still 2/10
-Heard a pop on right leg again. Not sure maybe clicked.
-It’s been 8 hours since last liquid pain killer
-Overall feeling good physically and mentally so far
-Sleep is not straight while in pockets of time refreshes your mind and body
-Today I feel less tired, I would say much more energy has returned
-Tried touching my toes I can do so and hold. Pre op I was able to touch my wrist to toes.
-I can do the stretch inwards there’s a few inch i stop at, Pre op I was able to touch back heel to butt.
-Right now with all the meds feel calm zen. My thinking feels clear thus far. No real additional noticeable side effects. Peeing now feels normal just uncomfortable to do in bed. Pre op I haven’t taken medicine in over 10 years so I was wary how my body would react to many meds all of a sudden.
-I poked the surgical sites with compression pants on and hardly feel any pain. I would say it’s under even a 1/10 without moving. While moving it max 2/10. The feeling you would get when you stretch hard. Or imagine a bruise from hitting your leg on a table is how I would compare it. You have to push the site with a small amount of force to feel it while staying still. Unless actively poking it or moving I don’t feel it. It’s amazing to me how Dr. Becker put nails and the betzbone through it
Youre def having accidental clicks. Try and keep track of them if you can. Its normal, I had a bunch of them.
Quote from: lessthanavg8300 on January 28, 2023, 08:08:04 AMYoure def having accidental clicks. Try and keep track of them if you can. Its normal, I had a bunch of them.
Great to know thank you. I’ve been keeping track just in case I can do extra clicks later on opposite leg to make up for it.
28 hours post operation
-Tried to stand with Tanya and PT took few steps with crutches felt almost feel like fainting. Not enough circulation
-Learned exercise for circulation
-Adjusted pants I think they were a bit loose or uneven from all the moving I did
-Might be till Monday till I can walk around unassisted using crutches
-I can stand on crutches with help if I ask nurse
-Mobility was ok can do all things on bed they recommend
-Meds make time go by kinda fast which is nice
-Nurse and Tanya looked at my incision site said it looked good
Quote from: lessthanavg8300 on January 28, 2023, 03:32:43 AMHe just got out of surgery....might not be the best time to ask him about finances.
Ill help you out though. Its somewhere around 55k USD right now (moves with the currency exchange rate). But I can tell you its a good bit more expensive than that with plane tickets, hotel if you stay for longer, food, unexpected costs, taxis, train ride. You really need to budget like 65k to do this surgery minimum. And with that price you're not flying business class. I didnt add it up but I probably spent like 75k with everything.
I just came back from Becker and I definitely recommend him as a surgeon and the system/accommodations he has in place. My surgical incisions look really good and small as well. But I will say the clicking absolutely sucks. Seriously be prepared for the clicking if you're actually going to do this. Its not fun.
what level of pain from the clicks? describe in depth. Can painkillers help? clicks are my only concern with Becker.
Quote from: oklama on January 28, 2023, 08:56:50 PMwhat level of pain from the clicks? describe in depth. Can painkillers help? clicks are my only concern with Becker.
Look at my journal. I just described in detail.
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