Ride needed August 1st in Salt Lake City

[macadamia 591]

Next Wednesday, August 1st, I have my upper endoscopy scheduled at 2:15 pm. I had a ride set up for that afternoon but now has fallen through. I was wondering if anyone knows anyone in the Salt Lake City area who would be able to pick me up from the University of Utah medical center and drop me off at my hotel a couple of miles away, please?

I am willing to pay for their help and also to let them use my car for the transportation. Please send me a private message for my phone number and additional details, if you can help out.

I really appreciate it! Thank you in advance!

edit: public transportation such as a car service, Uber, Lyft, or the hotel shuttle service are not allowed...

Edited July 25, 2018 by macadamia
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[sillykitty 10,776]

Not trying to be snarky, but you can use Lyft or Uber

[macadamia 591]

34 minutes ago, sillykitty said:

Not trying to be snarky, but you can use Lyft or Uber

Actually, I meant to say that they forbid the use of public transportation. I was just going to use the hotel shuttle but they said that does not work either. I've now edited my original post to include that. And I did not take your remark as snarky. I wish they would let me use one of those services.

I'm ready to hire a homeless person but I don't think I'd ever see my car again... (-:

Edited July 25, 2018 by macadamia

[sillykitty 10,776]

2 minutes ago, macadamia said:

Actually, I meant to say that they forbid the use of public transportation. I was just going to use the hotel shuttle but they said that does not work either.

I'm ready to hire a homeless person but I don't think I'd ever see my car again... (-:

Well, I would fake it. I'd call a Lyft and tell them a friend is picking you up. That seems like a pretty ridiculous policy to me.

[macadamia 591]

Just now, sillykitty said:

Well, I would fake it. I'd call a Lyft and tell them a friend is picking you up. That seems like a pretty ridiculous policy to me.

I thought about that too. Since I'm out of the area, I have not tried it yet. If I do not have anyone to drive me on the day of the procedure, I may bribe one an Uber / Lyft driver into doing just what you suggest. Good idea!

I agree it is a ridiculous policy.

[MarinaGirl 609]

There is a type of non-emergency medical transportation called cabulance that you could look into. I used one after an EGD a few years ago when I couldn’t find someone (last minute) to take me home after the procedure. It was self-pay.

Edited July 26, 2018 by MarinaGirl

[Jess01 19]

You insurance should provide transport. Call them

[MarinaGirl 609]

18 minutes ago, Jess01 said:

You insurance should provide transport. Call them

This is not necessarily true. Patients are expected to find an adult to take them home after a procedure with twilight sedation. I’ve never heard of an insurance company picking up the transportation costs after an EGD.

[macadamia 591]

4 hours ago, Jess01 said:

You insurance should provide transport. Call them

I asked my insurance company but they do not offer (or pay for) any transportation services outside of Idaho.

[macadamia 591]

5 hours ago, MarinaGirl said:

There is a type of non-emergency medical transportation called cabulance that you could look into. I used one after an EGD a few years ago when I couldn’t find someone (last minute) to take me home after the procedure. It was self-pay.

I'm looking into non-emergency medical transportation now and I have a call into the doctor's office to see if this will work. Thanks for the tip!

[sillykitty 10,776]

7 minutes ago, macadamia said:

I'm looking into non-emergency medical transportation now and I have a call into the doctor's office to see if this will work. Thanks for the tip!

Like Uber

https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2017/12/18/571689807/cities-with-uber-have-lower-rates-of-ambulance-usage

[macadamia 591]

Just now, sillykitty said:

Like Uber

https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2017/12/18/571689807/cities-with-uber-have-lower-rates-of-ambulance-usage

I get it... really...

Actually, I plan to call them later today to see if there is something I can arrange with a driver to come in with me and check in, then leave and pick me up after the appointment. Maybe if they do not announce they are an Uber driver, it will work.

[Rileyjay1821 38]

23 hours ago, macadamia said:

Next Wednesday, August 1st, I have my upper endoscopy scheduled at 2:15 pm. I had a ride set up for that afternoon but now has fallen through. I was wondering if anyone knows anyone in the Salt Lake City area who would be able to pick me up from the University of Utah medical center and drop me off at my hotel a couple of miles away, please?

I am willing to pay for their help and also to let them use my car for the transportation. Please send me a private message for my phone number and additional details, if you can help out.

I really appreciate it! Thank you in advance!

edit: public transportation such as a car service, Uber, Lyft, or the hotel shuttle service are not allowed...

If you want to come to NY I'll take you 🙂

[macadamia 591]

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Edited July 26, 2018 by macadamia

[macadamia 591]

32 minutes ago, Rileyjay1821 said:

If you want to come to NY I'll take you 🙂

If I were not already so far into the process, I'd definitely take you up on that offer! Thank you!

BTW, I'll be visiting Albany next summer for the commencement ceremony for Excelsior College, where I'll be graduating from in February 2019. I hope to be close to my goal weight by then.