I am scheduled to have surgery with Dr. Almanza on Oct. 17th and I had asked my BF to go with me. I did not want to be alone and I wanted someone who cares about me there..for me. Well, we suddenly broke up. Now it looks like I am facing this alone and I am a bit freaked out. I know that some of you have done this alone and did just fine, but I know myself and I am a wimp. Would love to know if there's anyone having surgery with Dr. Almanza around the same date so I am not so lonely......sniff..... I don't even know how I will handle my bags and such on my return flight (which will be long from San Diego to Tampa FL) being that I'm not supposed to do any lifting for some weeks. Yikes! how am I gonna manage? Am I freaking out over nothing?

Get yourself a rolling bag/suitcase and pack just the one suitcase - that way it is easier to handle. Also tell the airline that you will need assistance boarding & disembarking from the plane. They will have a wheelchair ready for you and will wheel you to where you need to go. When they do so, they will also help you with your bag. Can you have someone pick you up from the airport? That would be best - then they can handle the bag for you as well. If not, make arrangements with a taxicab or a "riding service" of some sort - they should also be able to handle the bag for you until you get home.

You can do it - It just takes a bit of planning is all and you have the time to do the planning.

I'll be going 9-22-11 can you up your date? My son is comming along to help with the gear.He got the time off from work to help me and he would never leave a lady without help.

Lady, I live in Tampa and go to school there and I will be having surgery in early September. By October, I will definitely be A-okay, and if you need a ride from Tampa back to wherever you live just let me know.

Get yourself a rolling bag/suitcase and pack just the one suitcase - that way it is easier to handle. Also tell the airline that you will need assistance boarding & disembarking from the plane. They will have a wheelchair ready for you and will wheel you to where you need to go. When they do so, they will also help you with your bag. Can you have someone pick you up from the airport? That would be best - then they can handle the bag for you as well. If not, make arrangements with a taxicab or a "riding service" of some sort - they should also be able to handle the bag for you until you get home.

You can do it - It just takes a bit of planning is all and you have the time to do the planning.

Great ideas Nancy..and thank you!

I'll be going 9-22-11 can you up your date? My son is comming along to help with the gear.He got the time off from work to help me and he would never leave a lady without help.

AWWW you guys are so sweet... unfortunately I cant move up my date ....thanks for the kind offer though. Wish you luck!

Lady, I live in Tampa and go to school there and I will be having surgery in early September. By October, I will definitely be A-okay, and if you need a ride from Tampa back to wherever you live just let me know.

Thanks Wishes! I will surely let you know! That's so cool you are so close...........Tampa sleeve sistas!! LOL!!!

Do let me know if you need anything also...