NWR: Orthopedic Surgery... & encouragement!

Hey Chicas...

I know Sandy has recommended me to a Orthopedic Surgeon... But that is a little too far from me....(or maybe Am i using this as an excuse bc i am scared?)

So i wouldlike to know if Any of you recommends me any Orthopedic surgeon near Uniondale, Levittown, Westbury,...



BTW:
I am SOO scared of making my appointment.. But I am in so much pain now... but i am still scared!
Im scared he will say 'You need Knee surgery'...
So i need encouragement Too To call him/her and set up and appoint


Thanks in advacne chicas...

I dont have a recommendation for you but I do want to give words hahaha

I know how you feel about being scared, its totally normal. And I'm not going to lie to you, its probably going to get worse before it gets better but once its better, its going to be SOOOO much better. You wont have to deal with the pain EVER!!! So suck it up and deal with the pain for a little bit versus long term!!! You can do it!! We are all here for you!!

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Posted by martea36

I don't want to recommend my surgeon because he wasn't very good and I had to go back for another surgery... but I want to say Good Luck! It's not as bad as you think it will be!

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I am so sorry chica...
please FM if u want so I dont go to that one...

Thanks

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Posted by kedra5

I dont have a recommendation for you but I do want to give words hahaha

I know how you feel about being scared, its totally normal. And I'm not going to lie to you, its probably going to get worse before it gets better but once its better, its going to be SOOOO much better. You wont have to deal with the pain EVER!!! So suck it up and deal with the pain for a little bit versus long term!!! You can do it!! We are all here for you!!

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Thanks Kedra...
I am literally scard to pick up the phone and call...
I have been SOOO stupid... this is why i have NOT call the doctor in the past 4years!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I know it is worse now bc The pain is there and always makes me cry
But omg im behavin like a baby I am soo scared of the results...

Thank u Kedra

I went to one in Great Neck (not sure if thats too far from you or not). His name was Dr. Jay Simoncic. Here is his phone number:
(516) 622-7900

He is part of a group and i believe he is a hand specialist (i had carpal tunnel in BOTH hands). I ended up having surgery with a different doctor but he was highly recommended.

Not sure where your pain is located, but another doctor in the group is Dr. Ayal Segal - he is a foot specialist. FH broke his ankle a year ago (almost to date) and needed surgery (screws and a plate) and he did the surgery. FH is now in perfect shape and is back to running and playing sports.

I highly recommend their group...the entire staff is amazing (although they never seem to run on time for appts).

FM if you have any questions

Dont be scared...think of the end result...you being pain free! That is how i got through my 2 surgeries and trust me it is worth it. it may be hard during recovery (trust me i passed out during physical therapy so I know it can be rough) but now I am soooo happy I did it.

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Posted by pjc92980

I went to one in Great Neck (not sure if thats too far from you or not). His name was Dr. Jay Simoncic. Here is his phone number:
(516) 622-7900

He is part of a group and i believe he is a hand specialist (i had carpal tunnel in BOTH hands). I ended up having surgery with a different doctor but he was highly recommended.

Not sure where your pain is located, but another doctor in the group is Dr. Ayal Segal - he is a foot specialist. FH broke his ankle a year ago (almost to date) and needed surgery (screws and a plate) and he did the surgery. FH is now in perfect shape and is back to running and playing sports.

I highly recommend their group...the entire staff is amazing (although they never seem to run on time for appts).

FM if you have any questions

Dont be scared...think of the end result...you being pain free! That is how i got through my 2 surgeries and trust me it is worth it. it may be hard during recovery (trust me i passed out during physical therapy so I know it can be rough) but now I am soooo happy I did it.

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Thanks chica...
I have Menniscus (Torn Cartilage..) in my knee =-(

im sorry i dont have any reccomendations but I sure wish you the best of luck with everything!!

I fracture my toe on Sunday, went to the Hospital and they reffered me to an Orthopedic (if I dont get any better). Below is his info.

Carlos Montero MD
2920 Hempstead Turnpike,Levittown 516-735-4048.

HTH!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Feel Better.

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Posted by CristinD83

I work for an Ortho, but I'm out in Stony Brook. I torn meniscus doesn't necessarily mean you need surgery. Have you had an MRI? It depends on how complex the tear is, you can do PT if its not that severe. Even if it is a complex tear you can do PT to hold off and decide if you want surgery after the wedding. There's really not a brace you would need either but you can certainly ask for something to help stabilize if you're very active. The MRI would be able to determine the severity of the tear. But don't stress just yet - surgery really depends on if you want it or not.

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I took the2 MRI when I was 18 (now I am 23)...
Ever since then, I have NOT gotten antyhing DONE in my knee...

I dont remember which doctor i went to but he said If this continue to increase (the pain and the torn c. ) then i woudl need surgery....
I know there is NO brace.. I have try SO many braces...
Pain killers DONT HELP! =-(

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Posted by Cataverri

I fracture my toe on Sunday, went to the Hospital and they reffered me to an Orthopedic (if I dont get any better). Below is his info.

Carlos Montero MD
2920 Hempstead Turnpike,Levittown 516-735-4048.

HTH!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Feel Better.

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Gracias chica

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Posted by jettahot

im sorry i dont have any reccomendations but I sure wish you the best of luck with everything!!

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Gracias R

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Posted by VCanizalez

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Posted by Cataverri

I fracture my toe on Sunday, went to the Hospital and they reffered me to an Orthopedic (if I dont get any better). Below is his info.

Carlos Montero MD
2920 Hempstead Turnpike,Levittown 516-735-4048.

HTH!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Feel Better.

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Gracias chica

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my dad's surgeon is great. and he's in e meadow.

Steven Goodman

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Posted by allornil

my dad's surgeon is great. and he's in e meadow.

Steven Goodman

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Thanks,,,
So scared of callin ANY orthopedic

i'm not really sure how close he is to you, but the knee doctor that did my knee surgery is in new hyde park.

dr. d'ambrosio
orthopaedic surgeons of long island
410 lakeville road
new hyde park, new york 11042
(516) 775-7898

good luck!

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Posted by SoonToBeMrsFox

i'm not really sure how close he is to you, but the knee doctor that did my knee surgery is in new hyde park.

dr. d'ambrosio
orthopaedic surgeons of long island
410 lakeville road
new hyde park, new york 11042
(516) 775-7898

good luck!

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Thanks chica...
What happened to ur knee?

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Posted by VCanizalez

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Posted by SoonToBeMrsFox

i'm not really sure how close he is to you, but the knee doctor that did my knee surgery is in new hyde park.

dr. d'ambrosio
orthopaedic surgeons of long island
410 lakeville road
new hyde park, new york 11042
(516) 775-7898

good luck!

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Thanks chica...
What happened to ur knee?

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my kneecap was in the wrong place; they had to cut the muscle and realign it.

i also have arthritis in my knee.. i'm like a 80 year old woman trapped in a 27 year old body =P

Vero...Goodman reconstructed my Mom's leg after it was shattered. He also did my dad's knee replacement...the 1st one. he's had more than one. He used to be the surgeon for one of the big sports teams.

my dad loves him