Accommodations available at the Cleveland Clinic ???

I'm trying to make arrangements for an appointment at the Cleveland CLinic Bariatric unit for a review of my very unsuccessful RNY done elsewhere.  The facility is about a 3.5 hour drive one way for me coming from NY.  Does anyone know if the Cleveland CLinic has facilities near by to stay at while your getting outpatient testing done there? Any information is very much appreciated.
Thanks... Kathy

There are a couple of hotels near the Clinic, I think the hotel is the Intercontinental hotel and guest suites. Also hotels are off of 271 if that is the direction you are coming from about 10 miles from the clinic and places to eat and shopping near by. Good luck with everything.

Thank you very much for the information. I couldn't help but notice your surgeon's name. Dr. Schauer is the person I am hopeful of getting my appointment with. I'm not sure what to expect and therefore am planning ahead if an overnight stay is required. I've never been to the Cleveland clinic . Thanks again for the information. Kathy

let me know how things go and if you have any other questions.

I'm awaiting a phone call back from the office coordinator Kim. I hope I can get an appointment with Dr. Schauer for an intial consult ASAP.  I did a mapquest for Cleveland Clinic and see it's a 3.5 hour drive one way from my home in NY State. I'll keep you posted via this group. Thanks so much for your help. Kathy

HI-MY SURGEON IS DR.SCHAUER AT THE CLEVELAND CLINIC, VERY NICE AND FRIENDLY HOSPITAL.  I AM HAVING SURGERY IN DECEMBER IF ALL GOES WELL, AM NERVOUS BUT EXCITED AT THE SAME TIME.  I AM HAVING A REVISION, DR.SCHAUER WANTS ME TO HAVE THE RNY. 
THE HOTELS ARE CLOSE AND EASY EXCESS TO THE HOSPITAL, SOME OFFER DISCOUNTS IF YOU SAY YOU ARE A PATIENT AT THE CLEVELAND CLINIC.  DO YOU ALREADY HAVE YOUR APPT?

TO NEW YOU
ROBIN

Hi Robin,
I am trying to get an appointment with Dr. Schauer. I had RNY surgery in 8/2007 and the results were less than anything I had anticipated. I live in NY state and had my origional surgery at Hamot in Erie PA. My doctor has not been much help at all. The weight is climbing back on at a steady rate even with exercising, gettting in my protien , journaling and drinking my water.

I tried here in NY to find an in network bariatric surgeon to take a look at my situation and see what they'd suggest. Well the only thing the surgeons here said .. were we dont' touch anyone that isnt' a "bariatric-virgin"... and to go to the Cleveland Clinic.

I had to file an appeal with my insurance company... to get approval for an out of network doctor's visit. I just got the approval letter last friday. Now to hope and pray that Dr. Schauer will take a look at my situation and see what he can suggest.

I'll be the first to admit that RNY did not work for me....but I want to know why??? Now to find directions to Ohio and find the bariatric clinic there. I fear I'll be taking the 3.5 hour drive in a snowstorm... but I want answers . I pray that Cleveland Clinic can help me with the answers I seek.

I wish you the best with your surgery. You've got one of the best surgeons and I've met a couple of his success stories.  Thanks for sharing how nice and friendly everyone in Cleveland is. I look forward to meeting everyone there.  What type of surgery did you have previously? I'll post again when I get an appointment.
Kathy

IN 1998 I HAD A VBG DONE, IT HAD LASTED TILL 2006.  THE WEIGHT STARTED COMING BACK AND NOW I AM BIGGER THAN I EVER WAS BEFORE MY SURGERY.  DR SCHAUER AND HIS ASSISTANT ASSURED ME THEY CAN MAKE ME HEALTHY AGAIN AND LOOK GOOD.  AS LONG AS I FOLLOW THE GUIDELINES, I KNOW I WILL THIS TIME FOR I AM BY MYSELF AND I HAVE TO BE STRONG FOR MYSELF.
I CAN NOT HELP YOU WITH THE DIRECTIONS FOR I AM 3 1/2 HOURS AWAY FROM CLEVELAND AS WELL BUT SOUTH.  THE HOTELS ARE PLENTIFUL BUT I WOULD CALL IN ADVANCE UNLESS IT IS WEEK DAY AND NOT FRIDAY.  I WISH YOU ALL THE SUCCESS AS WELL AND MAYBE ONE DAY WE WILL MEET... ROBIN

Robin,
Just hearing those words "Healthy Again and look good"... is music to my ears. If I get a similar answer I'd be estatic!!! I'm so tired of my surgeon telling me that he doesnt' make mistakes and I just need to eat less... that has been so frustrating... especially not feeling like the surgery made any difference in myworld. 
You'll have to keep me posted on your surgery date in December. Who knows maybe I'll have an appointment that day and can tell Dr. Schauer I'm looking for a Robin from "South" of here :-).
Your positive energy is just wonderful. I wish you the best. Kathy

Kathy, I am going tomorrow to Cleveland.  I will let you know how it goes and if I can get any Info to help you I will pass it on to you as well.  Keep your spirits up because "we" can do this!!!
Have a Great Happy Day!
Robin