Charleston Bound, part 2

Re Charleston - I would definitely suggest that you look at the hospital rate at the Hampton Inn Historic District as I have been told it is about $89/night, with self - parking at $14/day.  Do rent a car as you will need it to get to the hospital and it will make it easier for your daughter to come and go during your hospitalization.  If you are staying in the Historic District you really won't need a car until you need to go to the hospital. 

I understand that Stage II varies, but may require 1 - 2 nights in hospital.  Dr. Massey will preform the surgery at Roper Downtown. It is in the hospital district, but there is not much "siteseeing" in that area.  The surrounding neighborhoods have some beautiful homes, but the historic district is the place to be.  There is valet parking at Roper for the day of your surgery which will make it much easier for your daughter.  I am pretty sure that Dr. M's staff can tell you how to do that.

I second the statement "buses and taxies kind of suck".  We do not have the best public transpo, but Charleston is a very walkable city.  Things to see and do - take a carriage tour (they leave from the Market), take the gullah tour - a great way to learn about the amazing contributions of the African-Americans, walk to the battery and then walk the battery, wander around at White Point Gardens (South Battery), visit historic houses, drive to the plantations (Middleton, Magnolia and Drayton Hall are good choices).  And, did I mention eat? Charleston is a foodies paradise and it is hard to go wrong at our restaurants.  Some are very $$$, but many are really a great value for fab food.  There is a huge Christmas Light display at James Island Park (gotta drive abt 30 min for this).  Go to the Charleston Museum to see a lot of the funky stuff that makes Charleston uniquely Charleston (it is right near Hampton Inn).  Go to www.CharlestonCVB.com and you will find lots and lots of info.  You will have 3 amazing days.

I did not mention the beach, but with a car you can get to Sullivans Island in about 20 minutes.  Isle of Palms is about 30.  Folly Beach is very eclectic and funky and about 30 minutes.

Tell me what you might be interested in and I'll see if I may help.  PM if you wish.

Betsy - can you give me any more hints on the hotel you stayed in?  Market and Queen are parallel and that name doesn't ring a bell.

Flora, another suggestion for lodging is Priceline. I went for a check up in September and stayed at the Embassy Suites for $65 per night. I chose the are I wanted to be in, put in that I wantd a 3 1/2 star hotel and gave them the dates, area and my credit card, they came back with Embassy Suites. I would have had to take whatever they came up with but with 3 1/2 star I knew it would be pretty good. That price also fed us a cooked breakfast, a wine and snack in the early evening but also free parking. My daughter had used Priceline before and told me not to ask for 4 star because 4 star didn't have the free parking or breakfast.



I loved Charleston. Very easy to get around and so interesting.



Good luck!

Flora, try rhe Hampton Inn on the Isle of Palms Connector or Homewood Suites or Comfort Inn. All are on the straight run to the Isle of Palms where there is easy beach access and some nice restaurants. The hotels are about 20 minutes from Roper Downtown and may offer a hospital rate. From this location you are easily situated for both the historic district and beach. Should you stay in the historic district, you will be about 20 minutes from Isle of Palms. although Sullivan's Island is closer to the city, Isle of Palms is easier to park and get to the beach.



These are my suggestions, but there are many other options.



IOP Restaurants: Long Island Cafe, Huck's, Luke n Ollie's for pizza, Seabiscuit for breakfast, The Boathouse



Mt. P restaurants near the IoP hotels: Basil for contemporary Thai, Opal, Crave, Mosaic Cafe, Calders Pub, Gilligans for classic Southern seafood.



Sullivan's Island is connected to Isle of Palms by a bridge: Poe's for great burgers, Home Team for great barbeque, Atlanticville.

Flora--

Was so thankful for three days of nice weather for beach walking!



Walked beaches at Isle of Palms, Sullivans Island, and Folly Beach. After walking Folly Beach on James Island today we enjoyed sunset and then went to Festival of Lights 10 minutes away also on James Island. It's $12 per car and you drive through light displays and then park to walk paths with light dispays and can get food and go in building to shop Christmas decorations.



Going to Shem Creek tomorrow.



Possibly going to Middleton Plantation on Wednesday.



This all sure makes it hard to want to show up for pre-ops on Thursday!



Looking forward to meeting Cascader and sh-tn.

The Hampton Inn Patriots Point n mt pleasant is $87 but not a suite. To get medical rate Dr Kline office had to fax them note I was a patient at East Cooper. I am just stayin there night before surgery to b closer for early drive. Stayin w friend in summerville. DH n I stayed there for stage one with same med rate in august which is busy season.

Oh, also wanted to say that I got a rental car for 8 days from Avis for only $ 107.00 total!!! Thru Costco , what a deal.

Marty... its across the street from Poogans Porch... corner of Meeting and Queen...(not Market) Mills House Inn http://www.millshouse.com/

Yes, Husk... Never ate there... it was pricey... seems to be a theme.

Cascader - Hope you are doing well.  Was Stage II easier for you?  What did Dr. Klein do?  

Cascader, I am so happy this was easier on you. Darn that anesthesia! I was nauseious for 3 weeks. Happy Holidays!!

Cascader so sorry you are stuck. If there is any way they will put you up overnight and then you fly tomorrow? Once the fog sets in, it doesn't leave. Too much water around us.

Oh no Cascader. Is there a hotel attached to the airport in case they don't go out until morning? You need to rest someplace. Take care of yourself and keep us updated.

Forgot to ask. Can't remember but am I just supposed to let the tape over incisions just fall off on its own? Also wondering if compression girdle will hinder the fat grafting in my butt fonor site? Definitely do not want that.

Anyone?

Cascader, sure glad you are home safe and sound.  What a horrendously long day for you.  I know Jeskachi answered the tape question and I second it.  Some parts will come off on there own and it is very tempting to pick at them, but don't.  Yes, Call Klein's office about compression.  I am thinking if they put you in compression you should wear it especially if you had lipo.  You need a thong compression garment, LOL!

 Good luck to the upcoming lineup:  Pinkheat, Downey, Florafarm and winding up the year with Ms.Sherry.  You are all veterans, so should do great.  Will be thinking of all of on your day and beyond.  

Marty,  Just wondered how the Geni bra is working out.  I'd like to get a couple of them to get me through the week.  I am having some bleeding on one breast.  Haven't a clue where it is coming from as there doesn't seem to be an opening.  I sent Dr. M a picture and she said it is Old blood that has liquefied and looking for a way out.  Not to worry, because it is old blood which is dark brown/wine colored and not bright red.  Using Kotex to catch the blood and keep it clean.  The tape was starting to irritate my skin, so Dr. M told me to use Kotex and my bra should hold it in place.  It really does. That's why I want the Geni because it is stretchy similar to the ones I already wear.