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ladymarshall

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ladymarshall    61

ladymarshall
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ok just got the call that my EGD is Thursday at 7 am was told have to have someone to drive me away..I'm flying into Houston alone, my husband is not coming until Saturday to be there with me for my actual surgery on Monday. So I'm thinking I can just let the shuttle drop me off and pick me up they said no. So I don't know what to do. My best friend lives there, but she has kids and a job..... I'm crying and so confused now I'm feeling I should just cancel everything. I hate when things don't go like they should..... I need encouragement

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lauradevans    52

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Don't give up. Have you checked with the surgeons office on ideas? Houston is a HUGE city.. it may cost a little but you may can hire a nurse sitter for the day/night. I had an EDG from complications post lap band yesterday. I was only given versed and was awake and alert right after surgery. I did not drive home but not groggy at all. The only issues after was a sore throat...

Also, check with your friend.. she may have a coworker she would intrust your health too that is single and may need a few extra bucks. They could stay with you for the procedure.

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ladymarshall    61

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Don't give up. Have you checked with the surgeons office on ideas? Houston is a HUGE city.. it may cost a little but you may can hire a nurse sitter for the day/night. I had an EDG from complications post lap band yesterday. I was only given versed and was awake and alert right after surgery. I did not drive home but not groggy at all. The only issues after was a sore throat...

Also' date=' check with your friend.. she may have a coworker she would intrust your health too that is single and may need a few extra bucks. They could stay with you for the procedure.[/quote']

Thanks a bunch I think I'm getting super emotional because of the surgery then to find this out is a lot.

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Amanda1982    142

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Don't give up yet! Have you asked them if you can take a taxi? Also don't be afraid to ask your friend maye she can help you work something out. Good Luck and please stay encouraged :)

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cheryl2586    3,053

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It is most hospitals policy to not let patients take public transportation after a procedure because say your in a taxi and the driver knows you had a procedure and decides to do something unthinkable, or your on public transportation and the same thing happens. They have to look out for your safety and make sure you get home safe. I would see if someone could surely pick you up even if your friend can just pick you up and drop you off somewhere.

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A New New Dawn    1,695

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Perhaps, your sister has a neighbor or friend that could pick you up. It is worth asking. I am sure she may have friends with school aged children that may be able to take you. We are all in this life together and there are many people that would do things like that. Or perhaps she has a friend that could stay with her kids while she takes you.

Don't give up, this is a speed bump in the road, not a road block. It sounds like you are nervous and also that you don't like to impose on others. This is one of those times that you need not feel bad asking for help (from your sister) or others. If she cannot, there may be a medical transport van that could.

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line-dancer    810

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<p>yes call your friend for help I am sure she can make arrangments for offer a friend to help you out. you don't want to miss this oppunity</p>

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kyrasgrandma    228

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Check with your surgeons office. I know mine gave me a list of people I could hire in case I had to be alone. It was in my pre op package.

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Nevara    26

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What is EGD?

Becky/26yrsold/Idaho. Band Date Nov. 5. 248/goal 165.

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ladymarshall    61

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It is most hospitals policy to not let patients take public transportation after a procedure because say your in a taxi and the driver knows you had a procedure and decides to do something unthinkable' date=' or your on public transportation and the same thing happens. They have to look out for your safety and make sure you get home safe. I would see if someone could surely pick you up even if your friend can just pick you up and drop you off somewhere.[/quote']

I totally understand I guess I wasn't thinking that far

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ladymarshall    61

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Thanks guys for the encouragement I have it figured out my best friend hubby is going to pick me up meet her to pick me up and then take me back to their house. If I hadn't found anyone my mom was gonna drive out there to take me. What our parents wouldn't do for us.

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ladymarshall    61

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Yay and good luck to you!

Thanks

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Msbritt    45

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Thanks

Never give up try until the last minute. You have come too far in this journey to stop or even give up. You are ready to begin a new journey in your life please please please pray. Let me know how you are doing.

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ladymarshall    61

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What is EGD?

Becky/26yrsold/Idaho. Band Date Nov. 5. 248/goal 165.

It's when they check to see if you have a hernia

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