Knee Replacement Surgery
Bilateral Knee Replacement
I am extremely thankful to Yasmeen Sayeed and her team at STC for enabling me to undergo this surgery at one of the most finest hospitals, the Apollo Hospital in Chennai. I was very well looked after and the surgeons were awesome.
My post operative recovery at the beach resort was simply fantastic. Thank you, Thank You!!
J.J
Nova Scotia
Bilateral Knee Replacement
I commend you for working with such a wonderful organization like Apollo Hospitals, Chennai. It is everything both you and Judy said it would be. The whole experience was a pleasant one apart from the pain but that one endures anywhere. The staff of the Apollo are so efficient, well-trained and friendly. I have no doubt the next part of the trip will go just as smoothly since we are in your very capable hands”.
L.P
Halifax,Nova Scotia
Bilateral Knee Replacement
I have suffered with painful arthritis, for over 10 years in my hands back, and particularly the knees. When I finally qualified for a knee replacement, I was put on the waiting list in Kelowna for 5 years. I needed to deal with this life altering disease before it could cause more damage. I am a very active person and I also have a job where I work on my feet 6-8 hours a day. I finally got an appointment in Vancouver, but the answers the Doctor was giving me, were just not acceptable. He told me that the cyst would not go away, and that I would never get more that 90 to 100 degrees of flex. I was also told by him that “the surgery was just a pain remedy and not a functional one”, so therefore there was no solution for me. That did not seem right.
With nowhere to turn to I decided to do more research, and I found Surgical Tourism Canada. I saw an interview on Canada AM with Surgical Tourism Canada and it’s CEO Yasmeen Sayeed, I called Yasmeen and explained to her my predicament. She promptly arranged a consult with a very prominent Orthopedic Surgeon in India.
The Surgeon got in touch with me. I felt very comfortable when he patiently answered to all my questions. He assured me that my cyst would go away and that I would achieve the flex that I wanted. Yasmeen made all the arrangements for me, and my husband to go to Chennai, India.
We were greeted at the Airport, taken to the hotel, and then later the hospital. I have to say we were so spoiled with the best of care and attention. The Surgeon was wonderful, and all that he said would happen, did happen.
I am able to drive 3 weeks after surgery, ride my bike after 6 weeks, and back at work full time in 3 months. I got 140 degrees of flex and the cyst is gone. I have begun to live my life normally once again.
I had bilateral knee replacements done at The Apollo Hospitals, Chennai, all was set up within a matter of weeks, so no waiting lists to wait for, and the cost was low considering my health is worth so much.
Thank you Yasmeen and Dr Suri, for everything.
CK,
Kelowna, British Columbia
Bilateral Total Knee Replacement
For some time I knew I had to have both my knees replaced and once the decision was made to proceed with surgery I discovered two things. In Canada, surgeons are reluctant to do bilateral knee replacements and, in my case, the wait list for one knee replacement is two years. At this stage, waiting two more years for one knee replacement was not an option.
I discovered Surgical Tourism Canada in my search for alternatives. Everything about the services that the company offers, to the qualifications and certifications of the medical facilities and surgeons in India became a compelling alternative to what I faced within the health care system in Canada. I traveled to Chennai in February for total knee replacement with all arrangements made by Surgical Tourism Canada.
My experience at Apollo Hospital in Chennai, India was amazing. The quality of medical care I received from Dr. Suryanarayan and his team and the attention and care from the nurses and support staff was unparalleled. The philosophy, connectivity of medical and support personnel, and the teamwork combined to create a sense of focus and healing and profound confidence in this system.
Following my surgery for bilateral knee replacements, I walked out of the hospital without any walking aids or assistance. After spending several magical days at the Fishermans Cove Resort, I was ready to make the long haul flights back to northern Labrador on my own. I now have two titanium knees that give me the freedom to re-engage in an active life.
“I believe that Surgical Tourism Canada has developed a service that can offer life-altering solutions because the company understands the need for alternatives to what Canadians face today in the health care system. The company’s ability to navigate a person through the medical, travel and cultural protocols seamlessly is critical and ensures that, at no point your left alone. Canadians need to know this alternative exists”.
My experience showed me that a person could travel to India for medical treatment through Surgical Tourism Canada and know these true things: The company looks out for your interests, and has the know how and the means to protect your interests. The medical care in India is superb and comprehensive. The hospital system will overwhelm you with attention and care. South India and the people are a treasure.
Judy Rowell,
Nain, Labrador
Total Knee Replacement Surgery
On Oct 4th 2006 I was told that I needed a knee replacement, Dr. Oliver, my Surgeon here in Canada, then told me he had a One year wait list for knee replacements. I asked if this could be done in a private clinic. I was told that it could not be done because they are not allowed to do any procedure that required you to stay in recovery for more than 23 hours. He recommended I go to the United States.
On Oct 5th I called the Mayo Clinic in Phoenix and was informed it would cost between US$50,000 to US$60,000 U.S. for the operation which didn’t include physiotherapy. Well, that was out of the question so then I remembered an article in the Penticton Herald. It was about a lady who had gone to India to have an operation, so my husband looked up on the internet and found the e-mail address for Surgical Tourism Canada. I wrote an e-mail explaining my problem and asked if there was a package price. I got a reply back in 2 hours with a price of Cdn$13,500.00 which included flights from Vancouver to Mumbai, a stay over in Singapore with a city tour.
The operation and hospital stay, all meals and a 5 star hotel to recover in and continue to get my much need physiotherapy.
On Oct 6th my husband and I agreed to go to India for the operation, and Yasmeen Sayeed of Surgical Tourism Canada, went to work to make all the arrangements come together.
We left on Oct 19th for India, we were met at the Airport in Mumbai and taken to the Wockhardt Hospital, Mumbai We were placed in a suite with all amenities. The next day we met the hospital staff and Dr. Malhan who was doing my knee replacement. He sent me for more x-rays and a MRI on my back, and complete blood work up. I had paid for a MRI on my knee in Canada which I had brought with me. On Oct. 24th the day before the operation I was taken down for a echo cardiogram. I had never had that done before an operation in Canada or the United States. It is a standard procedure in India and everyone has one before surgery. My surgery went well and I was up walking the 2nd day. Physiotherapy started the 3rd day. I was in the hospital for 7 days. We were then moved to a 5 star hotel called the Taj President, where I continued to get my physiotherapy. I was treated like the most important guest in the hotel.
I arrived back in Penticton B.C. on Nov 13th. I have been told that I am doing great for only being operated on 25th of Oct. The Physiotherapist here in Canada said I didn’t need to come back for 2 weeks, and my GP said I was doing great.
I would recommend going to India for surgery to anyone, who is in pain and having to wait for any length of time to have their surgery done here in Canada. And I also would recommend going through Surgical Tourism Canada as they are so helpful and make the trip as pleasant as possible.
Thanks again for everything Yasmeen.
Judy.O
Penticton, British Columbia
Total Knee Replacement Surgery
“I am very happy with the surgical outcome and extremely pleased with my surgeon, Dr. Malhan. The care that I received at the Wockhardt Hospital was excellent. I will not hesitate to go back to rectify my other leg”.
N.C
Chatham, Ontario
Bilateral Knee Replacement
I am extremely thankful to Yasmeen Sayeed and her team at STC for enabling me to undergo this surgery at one of the most finest hospitals, The Apollo Hospitals in Chennai, India. My surgery was a great success, the surgeon was great and the rehab was amazing. I would recommend any one wishing to have this surgery done to contact Surgical Tourism Canada.
R.Z
Laval, Quebec
