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Hi All, :rolleyes:

I'm scheduled to have my revision surgery on August 7, 2015. I have Dr. Rabkin. I'm traveling alone across country from CT to CA. HELP!

Anyone can relate? What do I do? Strange city. No one to run to the pharmacy for me. Have to stay 4-5 days in hospital. Will be open, not laparoscopic. Argh. What about complications? What if I have a meltdown? Having the hardest time finding an affordable place to stay,

Dr's office of no help. Any advice, would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

NurseSmart

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Just curious, were you not able to find someone closer to home to do your surgery? I hope you connect with someone here that is in the area you are having your surgery so that you can get some support. I would say to talk to the nursing staff that works with the Dr. and express your concerns and make sure they understand the stress/anxiety it is causing.

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Hi Mimanney,

I did go to see a surgeon in NYC but he wanted $75,000.00 up front and when he found out I was self pay, basically said no, I won't do it. He was lacking in the professional area as well, answered a personal phone call during my $300.00 10 minute consultation and then stayed in the room talking on the phone. Anyway, I was recommended this surgeon by a specialist whose opinion I trust. I have expressed my concern with his wonderful office staff. They just keep reassuring me that people travel alone from all over the world to see him and do very well. But as far as any other surgeons that can perform a revision to a DS in my area, there are none.

Thanks for your reply.

SN

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Sincere good wishes NurseSmart. It takes a lot of bravery to what you are going to do. You obviously want to take care of yourself which is wonderful. I am sure the nurses etc will be of more help than you would ever expect. Good luck finding an affordable place to stay.

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That's crazy! You're going to be ok! I refuse to believe that the staff wouldn't make sure you are ok. I wish you had someone who could go with you! My thoughts on that NY surgeon is it's a good thing you aren't getting your surgery from him. If that is how he is to your face how will he be when you are not?! I'm glad you found someone you trust enough to fly across the country for! When is your surgery?

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Ask Dr. Rankin's office if they know of any services to pick you up. In NYC you can hire someone to pick you up from the hospital. Then ask if they know any aide service for someone to assist you the first couple of days (if you're staying in a motel when you get out of the hospital). The Rabkins have been doing the DS for a long time. You can't be the first to be coming cross country.

Also sent you a PM.

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Well my surgery is on Friday. I'm here in San Francisco. Anxious but positive.

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Welcome and best wishes on your recovery. Hope it is all you want and need for a healthy new life⭐️

Please keep posting how it's going when you are up for it.

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I'm sure there are Angels in San Francisco. Post a message on other boards or FB. Hope all went well and you had a successful surgery.

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