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Old 05-23-2009, 07:43 AM #1
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Welcome to our home, epidEmic!

Just wanted you to consider traveling for surgery. I used to live in FL and had to experience a BAD surgery before I realized that my life was worth traveling for - TOS surgery is serious business and you want a highly experienced surgeon - fooling around with a surgeon just because he's 'local' is not a good idea. I'm sure you're treating Dr's in AK will get on board with aftercare and working with the surgeon who's out of state. Insurance companies 'in the know' will also be onboard with the idea. The last thing they want is for you to need additional corrective surgeries - or worse - a lawsuit.

There are several excellent surgeons in Denver. Check out the Doctors List 'stickie' at the top of the forum list of threads.

Best of luck to you,
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Welcome and as always, sorry your here!

You will find great information on this site. I agree about traveling for a doctor. Surgery is a very serious deal. I only traveled about 3-4 hours for mine. Stayed in the hospital for 5 days and a hotel for 2. Family support is important and necessary. Just find the right doctor. I am in NJ and my sugrery was in PA. I had the rib re-section and scalanectomy. Tough stuff but worth it. Just find the right doctor and good luck! Everyone here is of GREAT help and support. I am grateful all the time that I found this site. Take care and Good luck! Linda
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