Flying home after surgery and experiences in Colorado

[desertstorm2009]

Hi Everyone.....
I am getting a second surgical opinion for my Chiari decompression with Dr Oro in Colorado next month. I would appreciate details of anyone else's experience. Also, I am being to I can fly home afterwards.... Has anyone done this? I will read everything anyone has to say, the more details the better I will feel as I like to know what to expect. If you don't want to post here you can PM me. Thanks, Lisa

[desertstorm2009]

Thanks for the info and your support :-) Lisa

[Rylanesmom]

I talked I you outside of medhelp but wanted to say I felt car ride was much worse with every bump and turn. Flight is faster and pressurized. I had the airport ready with a wheelchair when I arrived ask for special needs.

[frankie_rush]

I am sorry I didn't even think about this.  Right before I had surgery we flew to CA for vacation and back.  This was before I had surgery.  I didn't have any problems at all.  I will send you a private also to make sure you get this.

[Sexybare]

Dr oro is my ns. He is very thorough and honest. Great dr, period. I am flyin out there sept 15 for testing on the 16. I had my 2nd surgery theree but was aafraid of the pressure from flying, so we drove.

[desertstorm2009]

(((Jiggle ))))) How are YOU doing??? So glad to hear from you :-) Yes, I hope to see you at the walk! Lisa

[jiggle93]

Hi Lisa!  I am so thrilled to see this! I was hoping you would be able to check into Dr. Oro! I know we have talked a bit about all of this and your worries. I think this is a wise choice for added info! Let me know if there is anything you need...will I be seeing you on Sept 21st??  Hugs, Jiggle

[selmaS]

  Lisa, I will contact her to talk with u,.,....I know she did travel as she does not live in CO......

  The forum is a little slow right now and we had a change over.....older members that had surgery no longer post like they had and most of the members now have yet to have surgery....

I am sure we will be able to locate some info for u.

[desertstorm2009]

Surprised no one has anything to say about this... I did read the members journal you suggested. She didn't speak of flying or about the experience there, but it was nice to read about her recovery. Thanks, Lisa :-)

[desertstorm2009]

Hi Frankie....
I'm beginning to come to terms with my diagnosis, now just trying to do the best for myself :-) Lisa

[frankie_rush]

Hey, how have you been ?  be careful I don't want know Scanner episodes from the pressure.  I am glad getting second opion it helps.  I had a 2,3,4 doctors all at the same time.  Keep us updated.

[selmaS]

  Hi we have had a few members fly home post op from Co....I know Rylanesmom did....u can read her profile and her journal on her surgery on her page.  http://www.medhelp.org/personal_pages/user/1903798