Finally, a second opinion

I finally got the strength to phone for a second opinion. I've requested my medical records for my surgeons office which was a first big step for me. Luckily, I didn't have to speak to anyone in their office, only the med record department. I had been thinking a lot about getting a second opinion with Dr. Buly at HSS in NYC considering my age and specific issues that have arisen from this whole thing. I now feel that my surgeon can no longer help me and I don't know that I want him to. I'll have to say, after talking to the scheduler at Dr. Buly's office, I felt that I will be in good hands. She made me feel comfortable and spoke highly of the doctor. My only concern is that he won't spend a lot of time discussing things with me and I will forget to ask him things. The scheduler assured me that he does spend time and considering I am taking the trip to NYC, I hope this is true. Again, I have started praying to my saints, Cosmas and Damian, for the physician. My left hip and thigh get very sore by the end of the day and I know this can't be normal. After doing some research on Dr. Buly, it seems that he is one of the best around for hips. I have faith that this is the right decision. My appointment is in June so at least I won't have to worry about snow (at least I hope not!)