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I was seven days in hospital when we left for home with a four hour drive. It wasn’t bad save for the feeding tube out my nose. Then a return two weeks later and two more appointments in the next six months. I believe some of the follow up could be handled locally. Flying with a feeding tube and cam boot might get you some looks and security might be an issue as well. There are also medical flights available with a bit of research. There are also longer term lodgings available if spending three or four weeks in Rochester would work better.
Once again I ask you to think what is of primary importance. Your life and good health. Without that, nothing else much matters.

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Thanks for the reply. I'm going to have to weigh family and travel. I am glad that you have had such a good experience at Mayo! I would not be having another fibula graft (inadequate blood supply of the second fibula). I had a brief appt today with my current surgeon and we went over the CT scan and various options.