Welcome to the HCM group. You have already experienced the center of excellence the Mayo Clinic is, so you know you are in good hands. Dr. Ommen is not only the top expert in the world on HCM, but he's a super nice guy too. I had a septal myectomy last summer in Rochester. My significant other and I stayed at the Courtyard Marriot, which is literally across the street from St. Mary's hospital. From this vantage point you are easily within walking distance to not only the hospital, but many restaurants and the really nice Fresh Thyme market. The advantage of this location is also for your loved ones. It's so convenient for them as well, the front entry is right there. The other advantage (like how many are there?) is that you walk across the street, hop on the free shuttles to the Mayo Clinic downtown for any tests required there. And Chester's is downtown! Yum! This is only my opinion regarding the Courtyard Marriot. Others may have another opinion. The hotel was clean, the staff friendly. They served Starbucks and had a bar. Can't ask for much more! The Mayo Clinic must have several thousand wheelchairs in service. They are in every store and hotel I think. People take them to their hotels. The hotels store them. The hospital comes to get them. You should not have to worry about a wheelchair. If you are having surgery, they want you to walk 900 times a day (exaggeration--more like 12) so you will walk around a lot, weather depending. But you keep the chair as long as you need. Snoop around this group site. There is A LOT of information from people just like you, in just your situation. We all can identify with each other. Tips, suggestions, experience. It's all here. This is special group to be sure. Not everyone has what we have, and not everyone is blessed to go to the Mayo Clinic. They are the best in the world. Your care will be outstanding.

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