Looking for someone to accompany me for endoscopy

Posted by skhollandmt @skhollandmt, Jun 18, 2023

My husband is unable to travel with me and I have an endoscopy scheduled. I know they won't discharge me back to the motel without someone to be with me through part of the day. Is there a group of volunteers or someone I can hire just to help get me back to the motel and be around for a few hours after the scope?
Steph

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Jun 18, 2023

@skhollandmt - There is another discussion on the same topic that you might find helpful here:

--- Looking for female companion to accompany me while at Mayo, Rochester: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/looking-for-female-retired-care-giver-emotional-support-for-appts/

@colleenyoung's post in the discussion above here has some great tips and suggestions - https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/859268/.

Laurie, Volunteer Mentor | @roch | Jun 19, 2023

skhollandmt @skhollandmt

What location and what date?

I might be able to help, but need more details.

Laurie

skhollandmt | @skhollandmt | Jun 19, 2023

In reply to @roch "skhollandmt @skhollandmt What location and what date? I might be able to help, but need more..." + (show)

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

skhollandmt | @skhollandmt | Jun 19, 2023

In reply to @johnbishop "@skhollandmt - There is another discussion on the same topic that you might find helpful here:..." + (show)

Thank you.

jennifer0726 | @jennifer0726 | Jun 19, 2023

In reply to @skhollandmt "Hello, I have the endoscopy 7/31 mid morning and will be done by early afternoon. I..." + (show)

@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!

Cheyenne Peterson | @cheyennepeterson | Jun 21, 2023

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.