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GailH

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    Off season (orthopedic) rebuild...

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    Tore my rotator cuff, etc. in 2001.  First orthopedist (worked with professional & college athletes) did an MRI without dye and didn't see the torn ligaments.  Decided I had bursitis and gave me cortizone shot & PT.  Pain returned within a month.  More cortizone & PT.  After several months of that nonsense I finally went for a 2nd opinion (doc also worked with professional athletes).  Did another MRI-this time WITH dye-and scheduled me for surgery.

    Second doctor did a great job on the repair, but he treated me like I was the LEAST important patient in his practice.  Just one example:  he didn't even bother to show up for my pre-op appointment.  Let one of his Fellows do it unsupervised.  He and the nurse kept saying the doctor would be in later, then they finally sent me home--totally unprepared...

    Almost 2 years after surgery (and intense PT) before I felt strong skiing again.  The most depressing time of my life.

     My point:  when in ANY doubt get a second opinion.  Get all the info you can on the doctor. 

    Traveling with a 3-event bag

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    Does anyone have any advice for traveling by air with a 3-event bag?  Southwest says there's a max. charge of $50 for overweight or oversize, but they claim not to accept anything over 80" (l+w+h).  Will they take it in spite of their policy?  Any other suggestions?
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