ERW Posted June 6, 2023 Report Share Posted June 6, 2023 I received the approval letter from the insurance company today for my CI surgery (YAY!) Surgery is set for June 28th, and I go this Wednesday for pre-op and CT scan. I will be having surgery at a hospital located 3 hours from home. I’m a little worried about the ride back. How did you current CI recipients do with the initial surgery? Do you recommend getting a room for that night? Anything I should know for pre-op? Please tell me your experience! I know everyone is different, but this a whole new ball game for me :). Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Tim Posted June 6, 2023 Members Report Share Posted June 6, 2023 @ERW Congratulations on the insurance approval. My surgery included an early check-in, around 6 AM and I was on the way home about noon. I wouldn't have been too eager to spend 3 hours on the road after surgery and even less so, leaving home 3 hours earlier. Result was I probably would do the night before and the night after surgery in a nice hotel room. A couple of off the cuff thoughts Having a companion to help is important (was required for discharge to have a driver due to being on pain meds) For the hotel, you will probably be sleeping a lot more than your companion, so having enough space for them to stay up while you sleep is good. Try to see if the hotel room has a comfortable chair (you might prefer that for sleeping in vs. the bed for a couple of days). Come to think of it, a really comfy car seat might not be so bad for the drive back. Stock a refrigerator in the room with food/drink for after surgery. Tim ERW 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ERW Posted June 6, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2023 Thanks @Tim! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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