NOLA in September?

Marty- Wish I had know that. We stayed at Extended Stay for my last three surgeries in Chicago. I was on a first name basis with the manager. They got a lot of my money. 

One week for you!!!!!!

I stayed at the Hope Lodge in NOLA for my first surgery in March 2013.  I had the center make my reservations and didn't have any problems getting a reservation but things might have changed now.   I also got one of the reclining bed which I didn't request but they knew what kind of surgery I was having.  You might ask about a room with with a reclining bed it sure came in handy when I was there.

Stix, that sucks!  I've had the Aflac cancer policy since 2005 and have received close to $16,000 in benefits from it this year.  I was hoping that they would pay the mileage and lodging benefit as listed in the policy when I go to see Vinnie in NOLA in February.  I've seen posts from an Aflac rep (Phyllis?) somewhere on BCO.  I know it was a thread I commented in.  Maybe look her up and send her a PM to see if she can help?   Good luck and please let us know what happens.  

Ucfmom-

Sorry to hear of your misfortune with your husband.  That sucks. Aflac is going to look into it.... but, they may just be blowing me OFF.    I have heard NOTHING.  NOTHING back from them.  I will probably have to write another letter!!  It ticks me off because I didn't even ask for my monthly fees to be not taken out because it was such a hassle and i needed surgery relatively fast and I was in school fulltime and working full time.  

yeah MartyJ looking forward to meeting you in person next week!  Hope it all goes well for you tomorrow!

Hi all, surgery over and am in my room happily tucked I with Dilated.  Nausea successfully managed so far.  Even had a light lunch of square meat chunks over rice.  Will bust loose tomorrow. Only 1 drain. DH made it to the funeral (Tempe neg friend) and had lunch with the cell mates.. Life is good. Hugs!  Love me some dilauded. DH napping with huge rainstorm on the way.    Hello Wilbur!  He really is not helpful when I type so am cross posting.  Cut and paste he helps with.

Marty, I can't wait to hear all about your last surgery!

Marty--I hope you are feeling better--glad this surgery is done.

Dixie, you will be amazed at the artistry of that man. Love him!

Sitting in my chair at NOLA, post op day #1. I did fairly well, had a headache and nausea this am but they gave me Fiorocet and Phenergan. What a difference. I did hip flaps so girdle it is. I'm not in much pain IV out, no PCA pump and catheter out this afternoon. Already had me walk to the ICEE machome,lol. I have 4 drains and they have a pulse oximeter attached to my new boobs. Kind of like listening to your baby's heartbeat. The nurses and staff have all been great. Update tomorrow, shower day: (

I'm so excited that I will have friends there at the same time!

Came home yesterday afternoon from the center. I live in New Orleans so no need to travel very far. I didn't sleep real well last night propped up on ten pillows, lol. I feel better today. I am taking Colace and everything, I don't take too much of the pain meds though. The girdle and drains are annoying but not too bad. They now give you (rent) a DVT machine that comes with the leg wraps and they send it home with you for a few weeks to wear at night. You just pack the battery pack and charger up and mail it back to the company.I hope I will feel a little better each day.

Lovecat3 - glad you are going to have your DIEP.  There are PRMA girls over on the DIEP 2014 thread.  Most on this thread go to Breast Center in NOLA or Dr. Marga.  There is a great packing list at the top of this thread.