Msa662 10 Posted February 21, 2013 Just wanted to share with you all: I live in Greenville, MS and where I live there are no bariatric surgeons even close to where I live. So have no choice but to travel since I really wanted and needed this surgery. I drive 2 1/2 hrs to go to Oxford, MS. My other options were to go to Jackson, Ms (1 1/2 hr) or to Memphis, Tn (2 1/2 hr). Dr. Michael King in Oxford came highly recommended to me. I did my research on him and other bariatric surgeons and decided Oxford is where I would go. I'm originally from St. Louis, MO and I seriously considered moving back and staying with my daughter temporarily while I was going through the whole appointments and the wls. Because I know there are plenty of bariatric surgeons in the St Louis metro area I could've chose from. But I would've missed my husband a lot. And at the same time when you want something really bad out of life, you're determined to do it what it takes to achieve success. Is there anyone else out there who travels a long way to their bariatric surgeons office? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lessofmeismore 1,405 Posted February 21, 2013 Awe i know he would have missed you too!! It's worth it! I promise Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
katikati 127 Posted February 21, 2013 I do too! It's about a three hour trip to my surgeon. Ironically, I live in Memphis. However, I chose a surgeon in Nashville for several reasons. I'm so glad I did. He is great and well worth the travel time for the excellent work he does. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrsG 329 Posted February 22, 2013 I travel 2 hours to mine. It really is worth it! The only time it's bad is when the weather is crappy like yesterday I had an appt and it was snowing Oh and when I had my surgery I had to sign a form saying I would make arrangements to stay in town for the first week after surgery being as I live over 50 miles from my dr. Yeah that was an expensive hotel bill! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flmama 105 Posted February 22, 2013 I travel 4.5 hrs each way to mine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Talee4life 36 Posted February 22, 2013 I thought I was bad, I only travel 1 1/2 hrs each way. Dang, I feel blessed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iggychic 1,405 Posted February 22, 2013 I travel about three hours including a boat ride Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Msa662 10 Posted February 22, 2013 I travel 2 hours to mine. It really is worth it! The only time it's bad is when the weather is crappy like yesterday I had an appt and it was snowing Oh and when I had my surgery I had to sign a form saying I would make arrangements to stay in town for the first week after surgery being as I live over 50 miles from my dr. Yeah that was an expensive hotel bill! I bet that was an expensive hotel bill. You should be able to claim that on your taxes next year. I would definitely try. My surgeon told me I need to have a person who can bring me to the hospital during my first 30 days after the surgery in case something goes wrong.Since it is a 2 1/2 hr drive and if I didn't, he wouldn't recommend I do the surgery. Luckily I have my husband and a really good friend of mine who can be on call in case I need either one of them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Msa662 10 Posted February 22, 2013 I travel 4.5 hrs each way to mine. Wow flmama that is a long way to travel! But I know it will all be worth it in the end. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Msa662 10 Posted February 22, 2013 I travel about three hours including a boat ride Lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flmama 105 Posted February 22, 2013 I bet that was an expensive hotel bill. You should be able to claim that on your taxes next year. I would definitely try. My surgeon told me I need to have a person who can bring me to the hospital during my first 30 days after the surgery in case something goes wrong.Since it is a 2 1/2 hr drive and if I didn't, he wouldn't recommend I do the surgery. Luckily I have my husband and a really good friend of mine who can be on call in case I need either one of them. I have a local hospital that performs bariatric surgeries, the surgeon here just doesn't do the sleeve as a standalone procedure. Thankfully, my surgeon is okay with me coming home after they release me (minimum 3 day stay) and being treated by the local surgeon if I have complications. Thank goodness! We are getting a hotel room for my husband while I'm in the hospital, as the hospital strongly discourages overnight visitors (those little chairs are crappy to sleep in any way)...if anyone else is doing that or is required to stay like pp, I highly recommend Hotwire. Just choose a one of the selections that is highly recommended and use the map to make sure it's kind of in the area, and you should be good. We use it all the time and have never had a bad experience yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrsG 329 Posted February 22, 2013 I bet that was an expensive hotel bill. You should be able to claim that on your taxes next year. I would definitely try. My surgeon told me I need to have a person who can bring me to the hospital during my first 30 days after the surgery in case something goes wrong.Since it is a 2 1/2 hr drive and if I didn't' date=' he wouldn't recommend I do the surgery. Luckily I have my husband and a really good friend of mine who can be on call in case I need either one of them.[/quote'] Hey! I actually didnt think about that! I'm def gonna try! Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jsrjpaulk 1 Posted February 22, 2013 I traveled 4.5 hours to new Orleans and would make the same choice again... Great dr and great hospital.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SusieK710 130 Posted February 23, 2013 4 hours with a mountain pass! Very worth the trip for the quality people! We chose to stay in town 2 nights after I got out. Not sure if that makes me a pessimist or realist! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flmama 105 Posted February 23, 2013 I'm glad I'm not the only 4 hour crazy person! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
