United Brachial Plexus Network, Inc.

I am searching for a cheap hotel/motel in Rochester, MN close to Mayo Clinic. I will be going there on Monday May 14th to have pre-operative testing done, then seeing the doctor on Tuesday and having surgery on Wednesday May 16th. My Family (husband and 2 teenagers) will be coming with and we need a cheap place to stay for the week.

I have been told that the type of surgery I am having done will be the 6th of it's kind. I was born with Erbs Palsy in the right arm 44 years ago, and in Feb. I learned that my shoulder socket had never fully formed. Which caused it to dislocate easily all my life, and it has been permanently dislocated for about 12 years now.

If someone could give me some ideas on cheaper motels/hotels I would be very appreciative.
Thanks.
Karen

Karen,
We stay at the Kahler Inn and Suites. It's right across the street. Runs about 100.00 per night. Includes a very nice continental breakfast, exercise room and pool. May be a bit more with extra people. It's conected by the "subway" but that shouldn't be much of a problem in May with nice weather. Otherwise if you find another place most of them have a free shuttle that runs to the Mayo. Good luck with your surgery. What part of WI are you in? We're in WI also. Headed to Mayo in June.
Sue

Dear Karen,
Please keep us informed after your surgery and how it went for you and your family while at Mayo. We all learn from everyone's experience. I will be praying for you on May 14th, that all goes well.

HUGS,
Carolyn J
Adult LOBPI/68 & Proud of it!

Sue,
We live in Chippewa Falls, WI. It's only about 2 1/2 hours from Mayo and is a very scenic ride there. We go all the back roads instead of going through St. Paul area. Where about's are you located in WI?

We are on a pretty tight budget since I have not worked in years. I have been turned down by Social Security once again. I have a list of Hotels I received from Mayo and am looking into them still. Will check out the Kahler Inn & Suites first. Thanks.

Kids are coming because they want to be with me for the surgery. My 14 year old daughter said she would get home sick if she stayed at a friends house, and the 17 year old daughter felt she needed to be there with me too. Makes me feel good after having gone through the early teen years with them both rebelling.

Karen

Karen,
You can't beat Family being on hand to reach out & HUG AND TOUCH! I bet you'll heal faster too....

HUGS all around your house,
Carolyn J
Adult LOBPI/68

Karen, can you please explain the surgery you are having? My daughter has been dislocated two times now (surgically repaired 2x) and is subluxated again now and I just wonder and worry about what the future will bring. Your post has shown me that there may be some additional hope for my daughter in her future years. Thanks,
francine

Karen,

Good luck with your surgery. I'll be praying for you.

Joanie

Francine,
They are going to replace the "ball and socket" with a steel ball and plastic socket. This is the only thing I really know. They said I will have 3 months of recovery time. I am just hoping that I will be pain free as this is what we are aiming for, not fixing the "Erbs Palsey". It will be the first time in 45 years if it happens.

I don't get on this site as often as I would like to, sorry it has taken a while to respond back.

Karen