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Title: Chest Surgery & Travel Arrangements
Post by: Jamie-o on January 16, 2009, 03:21:39 AM
Post by: Jamie-o on January 16, 2009, 03:21:39 AM
I'm just wondering, for those of you who had to travel to get your surgery done, how did you handle the initial consultation, follow-ups, etc? Did you have to fly out several times? How long did you stay in town after the surgery? How much did travel costs/lodging/food, etc. end up adding to the amount you paid for surgery?
Title: Re: Chest Surgery & Travel Arrangements
Post by: sneakersjay on January 16, 2009, 04:40:11 AM
Post by: sneakersjay on January 16, 2009, 04:40:11 AM
With Dr. Brownstein we did the initial consults by email, and then had a pre-op appointment the day before surgery. I stayed in the area until the sutures were removed at 7 days. I was in SF for 10 days.
Jay
Jay
Title: Re: Chest Surgery & Travel Arrangements
Post by: J.T. on January 16, 2009, 06:44:37 PM
Post by: J.T. on January 16, 2009, 06:44:37 PM
email/phone consultation. i'm going to brownstein as well. i'm gonna be in SF for 8 nights.
price will vary depending on who you go to and where you stay.
My hotel is over $2000 but my mom is splitting the cost with me. we are getting one with a kitchen so we won't have to eat out all the time, and its only half a mile from the surgery center so that's cool.
overall it is going to cost me aprox 10k
price will vary depending on who you go to and where you stay.
My hotel is over $2000 but my mom is splitting the cost with me. we are getting one with a kitchen so we won't have to eat out all the time, and its only half a mile from the surgery center so that's cool.
overall it is going to cost me aprox 10k
Title: Re: Chest Surgery & Travel Arrangements
Post by: Christo on January 16, 2009, 11:08:41 PM
Post by: Christo on January 16, 2009, 11:08:41 PM
Went 2 Brownstein to. Had my consultation by phone & stayed w/my bro & cousin after surgery. then went back 2 d.c. saved more money & moved here. been livin here 4 more then a yr. :icon_dance:
Title: Re: Chest Surgery & Travel Arrangements
Post by: Camden on January 22, 2009, 08:05:04 PM
Post by: Camden on January 22, 2009, 08:05:04 PM
Another Brownstein here. I have to agree w/ JT I spend about the same amount, also did the kitchen thing and it worked out well. The first day or two I couldn't have eatn restaurant food...