My doctor’s appointment at Columbia University (New York Presbyterian Hospital) went as expected yesterday. Dr. R. thinks that an FVFG is the best route to take. Surgery is long, usually lasting 6-8 hours. They need to graft a section of my fibula, drill a hole in my hip, insert the graft, and microscopically attach the blood vessels. The hospital stay is 5-7 days, after which I think I’ll stay at my parents house for a week or two. Recovery is around 6 months on crutches, as expected. I won’t be doing any physical activities for a year after the surgery. Not sure when I’m going to have the surgery yet, I’ll post when I do.
The good news is, theoretically, I can still return to a normal physical lifestyle after this surgery if the hip heals well.
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I was diagnosed with AVN in right femoral head in 2001. I was in the Army at the time. I had a FVFBG at Brooke army medical center in San Antonio. I was medically discharged and am on disability status through the VA. I am doing well though. How are you doing….when will you have your surgery? If you have any questions, let me know.
Sabrina Beganny