ANGELA CIACCIO

Review of Hines VA.

I've been a patient of the hospital for many years...

I've been a patient of the hospital for many years. I've always tried to be understanding of the long wait times and horrible attitudes of the staff. Well, I no longer have patience. My left knee has a meniscul tare do to arthritis, This has been going on for 2 yrs. now. I've been to physical therapy, pain injections, steroid injections, and seen a bunch of ortho doctors. Today I thought I was going to get an appointment for knee replacement surgery since 3 doctors there thought I needed one. NOPE...I was told I'm too young (47) , I'm too fat, and it probably won't help much. I wasn't always overweight. I have some depression and PTSD problems so that caused the weight gain. It's hard to get off since I can't do cardio without being in pain. I waited over a hour as usual and got knowhere as usual. What a waste of 2 yrs. and multipe Dr. Appointments.They wanted to send me to physical therapy agin or have another shot. Thanks for nothing as usual VA.