Need Help Getting To Hotel Post Surgery at Mayo, Rochester

Hello,
I have the endoscopy 7/31 mid morning and will be done by early afternoon. I just need somewhere there for them to discharge me to in order to make sure I get back to the motel ok. (make sure I get to the shuttle). So it's literally just an escort from the appointment to the shuttle.
Thanks!
Steph

Thank you.

@skhollandmt you could have them send for a wheelchair and a person to wheel you down to meet the hotel shuttle. This is a service they provide if needed. If just making it to the shuttle is all you need, it would be the easiest solution. Hope this helps!

Hello, @skhollandmt. In Rochester we have a few companion services that could accompany you after your appointment. The information for two services that you can find in Rochester is bellow.
Visiting Angels (507)-289-1147
Quality Care (507)-258-4578

Quality Care was started by a former Mayo Clinic staff and understands the needs that patients have when at Mayo Clinic.

I am traveling to Rochester from N. Michigan for eye surgery on Dec 21st. I have to travel alone for this surgery and Mayo won't release me post surgery without another adult present. I just need an escort to help me get from Mayo to my hotel. Does anyone have a suggestion?

Hello @chadmunger and welcome to Mayo Connect. I recommend that you contact Mayo Clinic's concierge service to see what help they might be able to provide you. Here is the website with information on how to contact them.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/patient-visitor-guide/minnesota/concierge-services
I hope that your surgery goes well. Have you been waiting a long time for this appointment?

Hello @chadmunger, Rochester has a few places that might be able to help you after your procedure. Some options could be Quality Care, Visiting Angels, and Recover Health. These are all Companion Services that would have different things they can help you with. I have included information for all of them, including a list of services they can provide, below. I hope one of these will meet your needs when you are in Rochester.

Quality Care -Escort Services provided to patient’s hotel room, will assist in getting meals, and a follow up call to check in *Trained and certified Nursing Assistance perform these duties. Call Ammar Abdalla directly at 507 319 0881 (3-hour service).

Visiting Angels (507) 289-1147- Meal prep, light housekeeping, errands, shopping, walks, medication reminders, hourly care, 24/7 multiple shift care, temporary or long-term, respite care for family, companionship, conscious sedation assistance.

Recover Health (507) 282-2246- Skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, infusion therapy, wound care, mental health, extended hour nursing, medication therapy management, independent living services, client consultation, lifeline, home health aide, personal care services, homemaking

Hi @chadmunger, I hope you saw the helpful posts from @hopeful33250 and @cheyennepeterson. Have you been able to find a service that will facilitate the transfer from surgery to the hotel?

I stayed at the Marriott Residence Inn that is connected via tunnel after a bronchoscopy. The hotel sent a worker to meet me and Mayo was ok with it. I didn’t need assist in room. There were a couple hiccups-Mayo’s escort took a long time to get me lobby to meet them.

You could ask if they still do that if you don’t need someone with you for a few hours.

Thanks so much for this tip - it's very helpful!!