My name is Edwin Mendiola, a 58 year old stockbroker
from Manila, Philippines.
I was first diagnosed with Avascular Necrosis (AVN)
in May 2007. As it was a stage one AVN, I went for Core
Decompression surgery hoping that the blood flow to
the femoral head of both my hips would be restored.
Unfortunately the 50/50 chance of recovery did not go
in my favour and I began experiencing pain in and around
the groin and hip area, sometimes extending down to
my knees. I tried to live with the pain using pain killers
and crutches to go about my normal work duties. However,
the hip pain became progressively worse. I was losing
the ability to do simple chores on my own and was becoming
a burden to others in my home. It was my orthopedic
surgeon in Manila who suggested I look into metal to
metal hip resurfacing since I was relatively young and
lived an active lifestyle.
I went to the net to research the procedure and found
www.surfacehippy.info a site devoted to hip resurfacing
and information on metal to metal prostheses. In the
same site I came across several doctors including Dr.
Bala and his website at www.hipresurfacingcenter.com.
I read testimonials of his patients and was impressed
that they all spoke highly of the good doctor. The site
answered some of the questions I had so I emailed Dr.
Bala with other queries and he always replied promptly.
Finally I sent Dr. Bala digital copies of my x-rays
for evaluation and he told me not to worry and that
he will give me the best available hips. He asked me
to communicate with his former patients which I did
and they all gave me confident and unreserved recommendations
to have Dr. Bala do my hip surgeries in India.
I flew from Manila to Singapore and on to Coimbatore
where my wife and I were met at the airoprt and taken
directly to the hospital. The next day Dr.Bala came
early to explain the pre-op investigations and surgery
schedule. He made us feel at ease and answered all our
questions. Dr. Bala and his staff Dr. Janarthanan and
Dr. Gokul , are confident and experienced professionals,
very approachable and caring of the patient's comfort
and well being. We were always being asked if we needed
anything.
The hospital nursing staff were warm, friendly and
caring as well. We ended up being friends with all including
Vijayalakshmi the Nursing Superintendent, the Anesthetist
Dr. GBS, Sarawanan the head of Physio Therapy and all
his staff. My left hip was done on the 16th Feb and
the right hip seven days later on the 23rd Feb. By the
time I left the hospital on the 7th March I was walking
and climbing stairs with minimal pain. Today the 19th
March, I am writing this testimonial from my office
PC. Hopefully my experience will help others who have
osteo athritis or AVN to choose the best treatment available.
Email me directly edwin.mendiola@hotmail.com for more
details.
Finally I want to thank Dr. Bala and all who were involved
in my treatment and recovery. The 'best hips' as promised
was delivered. My wife and I had an enjoyable and memorable
stay at Sri Ramakrishna and the care and attention we
were given was first rate, and second to none. The people
of Coimbatore, India are among the most warm hearted
and friendliest people we have ever met. For your hip
resurfacing or hip replacement concerns do not hesitate
to contact Dr. Bala. He enjoys the confidence of all
those he has treated.
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