Re: Newbie: More Questions

July 27, 2001

Hi Peggy-

I live in TX, and traveled to Ocean Springs for surgery. Aftercare

has not really been hampered, because if my surgeon can't help, my PCP

has been more than willing to help out. I think the key is having a

supportive PCP.. mine was supportive from the word go, and that has

made a huge difference. Also.. stick around the surgeon's area for

~5-7 days after your release from the hospital. 90% of my problems

were the result of me trying to drive straight home after my release

from surgery (in a 4WD, over rough roads, with insufficient pain

meds). Based on my experience, my clinic no longer allows you to

leave town until they are sure that your pain is under control &

you're doing OK out of the hospital. But hey- I was a hardhead, & I

wanted to go Hooome (whining), so I got what was coming to me. Live

and learn- as long as those after me do OK, it was worth it.

Good luck on your journey!

Hugs,

Liane =)

> Hi Everyone,

> I have a couple more questions about DS surgery. I know the

> advantages of having the surgery done lap, but are there any

> disadvantages, such as more risk of complications? Also, has anyone

> traveled a long distance for their surgery and is so, what about

> aftercare? There are so few surgeons in my area that do the DS,

that

> I'm wondering if it would be better for me to travel further and go

to

> a surgeon who is well known for this surgery. Any suggestions?

>

> Peggy/MI

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