RE: The Old Dog Asks: Are You Hip to This? Spare Body Parts For Sale!
I enjoy all your articles dear brother @kus-knee, as they are always unique and come from personal practical experience and always have something new to learn. Those facts about joint replacement really enhanced my knowledge on the joint replacements all around the world.
Q. Does all this look a little strange and sci-fi to you?
A. The facts and that warehouse really did.
Q. Have you or someone you love been in need of joint replacement surgery?
A. Yes my dad needs both the knees replaced, waiting for the replacement surgery since last year. Very long waiting list here in Canada (as free here). He is going to India for it next month and will do it with cost. Free doesn't worth the pain, discomfort and sufferings.
Q. Do you know of something that I can do to escape this fate?
A. Keep taking enough glucosamine chondroitin and healthy lifestyle
Q. How far do you think this body part replacement industry will go?
A. I think full overhaul just short of putting life into a dead body.
Thanks for your answers. My sister waited a LONG time in Canada and went through a lot of pain. I know other Canadians that have gone abroad for medical tourism. India seems a good option and I hope for your father to have a full recovery!
I will look into the glucosamine chondroitin. Thanks for the info!
Yes, there are very good doctors over there and many of our relatives did hip and knee replacements in India and all are doing well. My mom taking glucosamine chondroitin bit younger than my but doing very well.