Can you guys please help me out!?

Maybe you should change the spectrum from 0-3 years out to 3-6 years out. That will give you a better understanding of quality of life after surgery. It will also give you a more realistic idea of what you yourself can expect, and things to watch for.

that is an excellent point. I will speak with my teacher about that. I have already began the research and lit reviews for the first idea, so she may tell me it's too, late to change it considering I am half way through the semester. But that is a very valid point! Thanks for the suggestion!

If your teacher lets you change it, I'm sure myself & Beans can provide enough information for you to write a whole novel. Of course, it's probably not too common that surgeons mess up (i'll use nice words lol) lots of patients and then "skip off to a different state"...  LoL, I alone could provide enough for a Lifetime special -- complete w/ tears, sad faces, and the oh-so-sad music in the background.

Oh well, hopefully you'll find some people who had better luck!  lol.. there's got to be a few good stories..lol.

Yup, yup. We got stories to tell, don't we?

I would be glad to help you out, My surgery was 2 years [email protected]

GREAT thank you sooo much! Will you please email me your name and contact information. Phone number and email. This way when I do start conducting interviews I can get with you to schedule an appointment.

wow haven't had surgery yet but would love to be able to read this when you're done if possible. Best of luck on your project.

Thanks alot!!! Will be sure to let this forum know once it is complete!

Tiffany,

I would be very interested in participating in your study. I too had my surgery in December of 2008. I am also a Social Work student although I am still at the bachelors level. I think this is a great project! I will email you my contact information!

Jami

Great thank you so much!