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Surgical Wait Times.

Posted By snowgt76

"Surgical Wait Times."

About: Alberta Health Services

(as the patient),

My husband had spinal surgery for stenosis approximately three years ago, and had a terrible outcome. I believe if he had not waited so long, his outcome would have been much better.

I am now in an 18-month wait to see an orthopedic surgeon because I have a compressed ulnar nerve. And this is just for the initial assessment. Wonder how long the wait will be to have the decompression done.

Unacceptable.

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Response from Moderator, Care Opinion Canada last week
Care Opinion Canada

Submitted on 2025-05-20 at 11:50 AM
Published on Care Opinion Canada at 11:50 AM

Dear snowgt76,

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We understand how personal healthcare journeys can be, and we truly appreciate you bringing your voice to Care Opinion.

While the provider in your story is not currently on Care Opinion, we will make an effort to contact them. Even if we are unable to connect with them, please know that your feedback is valuable—it brings attention to real experiences and plays a role in improving care for others.

Your story matters, and we are grateful to you for sharing it.

Best wishes,
The Care Opinion Moderation Team

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