Why did Zack wait this long?

[SPOHAWK]

Zach Charbonnet undergoes ACL surgery

During the divisional-round win over the 49ers, Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet suffered a torn ACL.

www.nbcsports.com

 

[slipwax]

Probably had to wait until swelling went away

 

[RiverDog]

I'm not sure if it has anything to do with Zach's surgery, but my wife was diagnosed with kidney cancer on Feb. 3rd, surgery proposed on 2/5, and she's yet to even talk to a surgeon not to mention getting one scheduled. My PCP, who is also a personal friend, tells me that he's seen cases where there's a 6-9 month wait for some surgeries.

An aging Baby Boomer generation and our countries' stringent requirements for foreign doctors to enter and practice in the country are the two root causes I've heard mentioned.

 

[falcongoggles]

I'm not sure if it has anything to do with Zach's surgery, but my wife was diagnosed with kidney cancer on Feb. 3rd, surgery proposed on 2/5, and she's yet to even talk to a surgeon not to mention getting one scheduled. My PCP, who is also a personal friend, tells me that he's seen cases where there's a 6-9 month wait for some surgeries.

An aging Baby Boomer generation and our countries' stringent requirements for foreign doctors to enter and practice in the country are the two root causes I've heard mentioned.

Not applicable. Pro players live by a different set of rules than you or I do

 

[MesquiteHawk]

Probably had to wait until swelling went away

This

 

[seabowl]

Tore my ACL playing football a number of years ago. I thought I would have surgery immediately but the doctor who was a pro sports orthopedist told me to rehab first through physical therapy for a few months and then have the surgery. I asked the same exact question as to why we are waiting? He said with pro athletes the teams want to get them back out there as soon as possible but the right way to do it is to strengthen the muscles first and then do the surgery.

 

[RiverDog]

Tore my ACL playing football a number of years ago. I thought I would have surgery immediately but the doctor who was a pro sports orthopedist told me to rehab first through physical therapy for a few months and then have the surgery. I asked the same exact question as to why we are waiting? He said with pro athletes the teams want to get them back out there as soon as possible but the right way to do it is to strengthen the muscles first and then do the surgery.

That's probably the most likely reason.

 

[Trackhawk]

I'm not sure if it has anything to do with Zach's surgery, but my wife was diagnosed with kidney cancer on Feb. 3rd, surgery proposed on 2/5, and she's yet to even talk to a surgeon not to mention getting one scheduled. My PCP, who is also a personal friend, tells me that he's seen cases where there's a 6-9 month wait for some surgeries.

An aging Baby Boomer generation and our countries' stringent requirements for foreign doctors to enter and practice in the country are the two root causes I've heard mentioned.

Totally location dependent. My father in law had an elevated PSA with family history of prostate cancer. At his home, he was told to wait a couple of months for his prostate biopsy. I flew him here, and had his biopsy results within a week. Thankfully, we were able to use the results to get him a reasonable surgery date near his home.

If they had delayed that, which they often do, he could have had the surgery here within two weeks.

Of course prostate cancer is far more indolent than kidney. I can understand not being in a rush with prostate.

 

[stang233]

I'm not sure if it has anything to do with Zach's surgery, but my wife was diagnosed with kidney cancer on Feb. 3rd, surgery proposed on 2/5, and she's yet to even talk to a surgeon not to mention getting one scheduled. My PCP, who is also a personal friend, tells me that he's seen cases where there's a 6-9 month wait for some surgeries.

An aging Baby Boomer generation and our countries' stringent requirements for foreign doctors to enter and practice in the country are the two root causes I've heard mentioned.

I am sorry about your wife. Thoughts are with you guys. Hopefully she gets treatment quick

 

[Aussie Seahawk]

I'm not sure if it has anything to do with Zach's surgery, but my wife was diagnosed with kidney cancer on Feb. 3rd, surgery proposed on 2/5, and she's yet to even talk to a surgeon not to mention getting one scheduled. My PCP, who is also a personal friend, tells me that he's seen cases where there's a 6-9 month wait for some surgeries.

Wishing you all the best for your wife's prompt surgery and any other treatment needed. *Terrible* to have to wait.

 

[SoulfishHawk]

I highly doubt he waited for anything. Doctors told him when it's time. I have to reason to believe anything else.

 

[SoulfishHawk]

I'm not sure if it has anything to do with Zach's surgery, but my wife was diagnosed with kidney cancer on Feb. 3rd, surgery proposed on 2/5, and she's yet to even talk to a surgeon not to mention getting one scheduled. My PCP, who is also a personal friend, tells me that he's seen cases where there's a 6-9 month wait for some surgeries.

An aging Baby Boomer generation and our countries' stringent requirements for foreign doctors to enter and practice in the country are the two root causes I've heard mentioned.

Sorry to hear about your wife, fingers crossed. F Cancer, so much