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Traveling for surgery?

Maybe I'm spoiled because I live in Chicago with access to great doctor/surgeon options but I need help understanding the concept of traveling to have surgery. I have a failed Jpouch and after 6 surgeries I am considering trying to convert to a Kpouch before resigning to a permanent colostomy. However, the surgeon at Northwestern is referring me to Cleveland. I'm still wwaiting to hear from my surgeon at U of C but I suspect I might get the same answer. I can't believe there isn't anyone in the area who can help me. So my question is, what are the logistics around traveling to have surgery?  How many times do you have to travel for pre-op appointments? How long do you stay after surgery?  Can you get on a plane afterwards?  Where does your family stay? What about follow-up appointments?  What happens if there is a complication?  I'd hate to have to get a permanent colostomy just based on where I live but I'm nervous about the concept of traveling for surgery. I can't wrap my head around it. 

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