Re: Anyone do an Out Of Town surgery?

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Hi,

Mine my come to an out-of-town surgery. I currently live in Dallas

and have just started the process. It is highly possible that I may

move to Atlanta sometime this year. I'm currently using an ortho who

was recommended by my OS and she's great. At first, I asked her what

would happen if I moved and she said she could transfer my records.

However, it's really important (from what I understand from the

posts) that your ortho and OS communicate and since mine have already

worked together. . .I started thinking that maybe I would just keep

my same ortho, at least through the surgery. She only sees me every

8 weeks, so I could probably continue seeing her even if I move. If

after the surgery, it gets to be a pain, I may switch to someone

local then, but as of now, it seems convenient. She's really close

to my OS, so I would just try to schedule my appointments on the same

day.

Amy

>

> Hello all.

>

> I am considering going out of town (from Chicago to Dallas) for my

> surgeon because I can not find a surgeon in Chicago that seems to

> have adequate experience with jaw surgery (and sleep apnea).

>

> For those of you that travelled out of your home state to do the

> surgery:

>

> Did you utilize an orthodontist in your home town? I live in

Chicago

> and believe it would be challenging to go to Dallas to visit the

> orthondist for the necessary appointments.

>

> Or did the surgeon require you to use his/her local orthodontist?

>

> I would appreciate any/all input from anybody that has had the jaw

> surgery out of town.

>

> Sincerely, PMD