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Sheila Dalton – Hip Replacement

I am 55 years old and I live in Chesapeake, Virginia. On March 5th, 2014, Dr. Boyd Haynes performed a right Hip Replacement Surgery on me. Before finding Dr. Haynes, I had been turned down by three Orthopedic Surgeons. I had given up at the age of 55. I thought for sure I was never going to get help, even though I had Osteoarthritis in my right hip bone to bone. Every Orthopedic Surgeon had turned me down because of my weight. All three Doctors had suggested that I needed a Gastric Bypass Surgery prior to replacing my hip. My insurance does not cover this procedure. So for three years, I became a prisoner in my own home. The only time I could get out of my house was for Doctor’s Appointments and I couldn’t get out of the house without assistance. I used a walker, but I had no life. Then I saw other Testimonials from Patients that had received help from Dr. Haynes, so I thought I would give it one more try and take another trip to an Orthopedic Surgeon.

I went for my first appointment in January 2014, when the X-ray Tech came to get me, I said to her, “If there is any doubt at all that he won\’t be able to help me, please do not put me through any more pain of having more X-rays.” She then said, “I’m sure he will mention the weight, but I truly believe he will be able to perform the Surgery.” When Dr. Haynes came in the room and looked at my X-rays, he asked me how I was even walking. He then showed me the X-ray and said “look at your hip” and asked “when do you want to do this Surgery?” I was so overwhelmed. He told me he had performed this Surgery on people that weighed more than I did. I was so happy I couldn’t believe what I was hearing and I broke into tears. His nurse asked me why I was crying, “are those happy tears?” I said “Yes”, then proceeded to explain to her what all that I had been through prior to finding Dr. Haynes. I really felt like my life was over until that moment. The nurse herself began to tear up.

So, I want to personally thank Dr. Haynes for giving me my life back. I am currently in Physical Therapy three times a week and I am amazed at what I am able to accomplish. It\’s hard work and it can be painful at times, but I know in the end it will all be worth it. So thank you so much, Dr. Haynes, for everything.

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