Am I crazy to be considering having this surgery 7-8 hrs from home?

I haven't even left my house in almost a year... and now I am considering out of town surgery... am I crazy? Its not that I am agoraphobic and afraid of open spaces.. I'm afraid of not fitting into spaces! I really think the best option for me is the Lap BPD/DS. Assuming I fit the criteria of course. Thing is, the logistics of getting to San Francisco from So Cal are a bit daunting. Do I go for the extra expense of buying two airline seats cuz I cant fit into one? Not having ever been there before I don't know if there are any long walks... I cant walk that far without getting a back ache. What if I drive... how do I know I can find a place along the 7-8 hour journey with toilet facilities that I can fit into? Is it fair to disrupt my whole household for this long journey and expense when I could have the BPS/DS done closer to home but it wouldn't be the lap procedure? I don't even know how much I weigh..the scale doesn't go up high enough. Although I know I am more that the 339 I was the last time I was weighed. If I can find a pcp to take my follow up care I guess I'll find out then~<G> If I decide to do this... I cant fit into my car anymore to drive.. I have to wait for my husband to get time off from work to drive me every where... Would like to hear your thoughts on this. thanks, mary

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