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Hello all, I have a 4 hr drive to the hospital where I will be having my surgery. My surgeon likes his patients to stay in the area at least a week post op in case of complications. Although I do think it’s a good idea, I would really rather be in my own home/bed while recouping. Hotels are on summer rates and will be really expensive to stay there......anyone else have to travel?

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My surgery was 6 hours from home this past Wednesday. I was just required to stay an extra night in the hospital then stop to walk every hour on the way home Friday. The drive was painful tho!!

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On 06/17/2018 at 09:24, aprilcrow5 said:

My surgery was 6 hours from home this past Wednesday. I was just required to stay an extra night in the hospital then stop to walk every hour on the way home Friday. The drive was painful tho!!
Thank you for responding! Good to know, I think I might do the same.......

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And I thought mine was going to be bad with only,a 50 miles trip to Columbus and back, you ladies sure have me beat!!❤🌸😝I can't wait for my July 2018 surgery
My,new Motto/Mantra
RnY in July,or I Cry!

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Make sure you take a pillow to hug on the drive home.

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Thank you all for your advice! We do have good hospitals here at home but none that deal with bariatric patients so they might not be as familiar with any complications that arise?

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On 06/17/2018 at 10:19, Frustr8 said:

And I thought mine was going to be bad with only,a 50 miles trip to Columbus and back, you ladies sure have me beat!!❤🌸😝I can't wait for my July 2018 surgery

My,new Motto/Mantra

RnY in July,or I Cry!
Hope you get your July date!

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