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What an amazing experience was my surgery at Hospital Clinica Biblica!What began as a simple quest for relief from my high blood20pressure, diabetes, and back pain turned into an introduction to a gentleman I now consider to be one of the finest surgeons in the world, Dr. Mario Saenz. Why would I make this statement? Two reasons primarily...one my surgery had zero complications. I remember and felt nothing during my operation. And two the results...I have currently lost 59 pounds with ease (down from 244 to 185) and I feel great. I am 62. Everyday before my operation, I used to truly believe I was very close to passing away. I felt that bad. Now I feel great, and I believe Dr. Saenz has extended my life for at least another 20 years. Oh yes, and did I mention that the cost of my surgery was half of what it would have been in the U.S. ($15,000 – check it out for yourself.) From my private room with all the modern amenities to my painless operation experience... First Class all the way and highly recommended! Roger Hailey, November 2008 Hi Bill,At the recommendation of my doctor, Dr. Oeding, I contacted the International Dept. at Hospital Clinica Biblica to help facilitate my recent hip replacement surgery. I wish to thank Bill, Irene, and Starlene at the International Dept. for arranging everything pre and post op and helping me through the whole process at the hospital. I live in Costa Rica and didn't have to deal with the airport, etc., as people from outside the country do, which would have made their services even more helpful. I would definitely recommend contacting them if you're considering medical treatment in Costa Rica. Dr. Oeding is an outstanding orthopaedic doctor, in my opinion. He specializes in hips, knees, and shoulders. He speaks English well and was very friendly, patient, and has a wealth of experience when it comes to hip replacements.. I was concerned about having the least invasive procedure possible, but also wanted a replacement that would allow me to continue be physically active, because I'm only 63 and not the sedintary type person. Dr. Oeding recommended the Taperlock Replacement System which is an upgrade from the standard system used. I think the surgery lasted about 2.5 hrs. and I have about a 4.5in. scar on my hip. It's been 3 weeks since my surgery and I'm thrilled with my progress. I was up walking with the physical therapist the day after surgery. I returned home the 2nd day after surgery (we're only a couple of hours from the hospital.) I used a cane for the first week home and haven't used it since then. I do my exercises and am progressing more and more every day. I'm driving now and able to walk about 2 miles without any problem. It's such a wonderful relief to not have the pain and limited movement that I had before the surgery. The Clinica Biblica Hospital is very nice and the nurses, physical therapists, and rest of the staff are great. The food wasn't very consistent and ran from pretty good to not very good. We stayed at the Palm House Inn the night before my surgery. It is small, neat, clean, and has a helpful staff, but I wouldn't want to stay there for more than a day or so. If you're going to be staying for a number of days after surgery before flying out, I would definitely suggest staying at one of the nicer (more expensive) hotels with more amenities that the International Dept. recommends. Thank you again for all your help. Best regards, Terry Fickett, 2008 Hip Replacement Dear Hospital Clinica Biblica,I cannot begin to describe my feelings - I had no life at all - the degeneration in my hip kept me bedbound and the pain made me not care about life anymore. And the cost to me as an uninsured American in an American hospital would have been over $50,000.00, which was beyond my means at the time. My total cost at Clinica Biblica, which included airfare for two and the recovery center for ten days with rehab therapy and all meals for two people, was right around $18,500... Roughly 1/3 the cost of the hospital alone in America. This is an incredible bargain that essentially made it possible for me to have a life worth living once again. I won't even go into my feelings regarding the quality of American hospital care vs. Costa Rican hospital care.. I'll save that for the interview, except to say that I never hope to be put in another American hospital again. I'm already planning my next visit to Clinica Biblica for some neurological work - Jan says this time I need a TBR (Total Brain Replacement.) It might be easier for you just to forward this email to your journalist. It might stimulate some questions in him or her. I am soon going to write Dr. Oeding my three-month report and I need to thank Isabel. But you guys will all see us again before very long. My thanks to all of you. Troy Wilson, April 2008 |
