Question about traveling for DS
I have jumped off the RNY track (would have been getting surgery in the next 2 weeks!) and am now on track for DS.
From lurking around here for a few weeks and reading posts/blogs, I know that many of you have traveled a lot farther than I will be (4 hrs) and I was wondering how long you remained in the location of your surgery. afterwards? Thanks!
I can't figure out how to change my surgeon's name. but I am going to Dr. John Maguire
From lurking around here for a few weeks and reading posts/blogs, I know that many of you have traveled a lot farther than I will be (4 hrs) and I was wondering how long you remained in the location of your surgery. afterwards? Thanks!
I can't figure out how to change my surgeon's name. but I am going to Dr. John Maguire
Hi there! I traveled 3 hours for surgery. I left the hospital and came right home, but had to turn around and go back two weeks later for a follow up appointment.
Each doctor is a little different with how they like to do their follow ups, so ask in advance and schedule accordingly. I'd say if you go home when you're released and you need a follow up within six weeks, make sure that someone drives with you.
Each doctor is a little different with how they like to do their follow ups, so ask in advance and schedule accordingly. I'd say if you go home when you're released and you need a follow up within six weeks, make sure that someone drives with you.
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Thanks for responding. I wilol definitely not be driving myself :) I was wondering if this is the norm with surgeons...
The e-mail I received today from the Dr's office supervisor/surgery scheduler told me that i would, and I quote here: " have to remain in the Dayton area for some time after surgery (I believe 4 weeks minimum)."
I am editing to include the rest of her paragraph:
" I understand you are further away, however, we have had quite a few patients as far as Texas, Florida, Georgia, and very many patients in your area, come to see Dr. Maguire for this procedure (as he is very good at it J ) that the characteristics he looks for in a patients include the ability to be accessible for appointments no matter the distance or other obligations."
The e-mail I received today from the Dr's office supervisor/surgery scheduler told me that i would, and I quote here: " have to remain in the Dayton area for some time after surgery (I believe 4 weeks minimum)."
I am editing to include the rest of her paragraph:
" I understand you are further away, however, we have had quite a few patients as far as Texas, Florida, Georgia, and very many patients in your area, come to see Dr. Maguire for this procedure (as he is very good at it J ) that the characteristics he looks for in a patients include the ability to be accessible for appointments no matter the distance or other obligations."
Congratulations on rethinking your decision! I think you won't be disappointed. I also would think that 4 hours doesn't really qualify as being very far away. I would discuss with your surgeon, but I see absolutely no reason you shouldn't be released to go straight home at that distance. Maybe he will want you to hang around a day or two after that, up to a week, but beyond that just seems excessive. Definitely talk it over with him.
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I didn't have to travel, but I recall my doctor's information said to stay in the area for 10 days after surgery--which is only about a week after you get out of the hospital.
I think they have a valid concern that if you have any complications you want to see your surgeon--and if you go home and have to go to the ER, it would be a problem.
I sure wouldn't have wanted to ride 3 hours in a car just a week out of the hospital.
I think they have a valid concern that if you have any complications you want to see your surgeon--and if you go home and have to go to the ER, it would be a problem.
I sure wouldn't have wanted to ride 3 hours in a car just a week out of the hospital.