Okay so I am finally posting about my final follow-up. It took me a very long while to get back in to see Dr. Sethi. With my doctor moving to a new office, then my husband changing jobs which changed insurance, it took some time to finally have insurance again that would cover my visit. At last on September 21, 2022 I was able to go in for my 5 year follow-up, just 3 years late. (And I missed my 2 year follow-up) I felt a little anxious about not getting checked for such a long time and was relieved that everything looked great. They said I don't need to come back again.
I was so excited to see Dr. Sethi. His nurse was relaying to him how things were going for me. He was so excited to hear about my improved quality of life, he asked if he could go and get the doctor who assisted him with my surgery. They both came in and seemed to marvel over their handiwork. They looked at my new x-ray and talked about how they do things differently now. I told them about how good I have been feeling and that I have started doing races (walking only 😉). They were super impressed with it all.
I felt star-struck during the visit and the long drive back home. I felt tears of gratitude fill my eyes. These doctors completely changed my life. I know I would not be doing the things I am doing and enjoying life the way I am if not for their skilled hands. I only wish I had gotten a picture with them.
