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Originally Posted by onelessrib
I was in BJ for six days and the hotel for three addl nights. I had surgery for VTOS, removed first rib, scalene muscles, vein replacement, all totaled about 8 hours. I don't think you are looking anywhere close to that.
The first couple days were bad but well worth it, Dr Thompson and staff are always there to make sure you are doing ok and progressing.
Just a suggestion take a couple pillows from home to make you more comfortable on the drive home. I only had one and I wish I had another.
Regis
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How did you guys go about establishing being a patient from long distance?
BJ is the "closest" specialist I've found in the event I need surgery. By close I mean... I live in Alabama and St. Louis is closer than Denver or Baltimore!
I was wondering how it works.. do you fly out for your consult, go home and have to travel back for your surgery date? How much travel time would you both say you put into your entire process?
I am a single mom with very limited funding. I will have to leave my daughter with one of my parents while the other parent travels with me and stays at a hotel. I imagine all of this can add up to a pricey venture.
If I need surgery, though, I want someone who is a specialist and won't disable me for life. Seems a worthy investment, to me!
