What to do when you move?

[lapitcha 4]

I had my surgery in one started but am moving across the country soon. I'm concerned that I won't be able to make it to my 6 week appointment. What should I do? Should I find a new program or shell out the big bucks for plane ticket + hotel?

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[cindyw41 761]

Have you had your 2 week follow up?

If so, I'd ask your surgeon if there is a doctor or surgeon in your new area that he would recommend.

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[lapitcha 4]

Not yet it's in a few days. Thanks for the advice!

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[RickM 1,747]

Check with your surgeon or program director, as many programs are set up to handle remote appointments. Due to some of the specialized procedures that they do, my doc has a fair number of travelling patients, so he can handle everything past the initial 10 day/2 week appointment remotely via phone/email/fax. Certainly, it is preferable to find a surgeon in your new area that can take over - check with your surgeon to see if he knows anyone in your new area that he can refer you to; while not always necessary, the availability of a hands on check up is nice to have available should some complication arise (and it would also be good to get involved in a support group in your new area.)