Philip's Guestbook

Philip, is your surgery tomorrow??? If so, the cheering section is ready to welcome you to the recovery side! Did all the pre-op stuff go as well as can be expected?

Philip, you asked me a question about hotels in Cleveland and somehow I did not see it until today when scrolling backward in my journal. Here is the answer I posted to that question (repeating it here): When we went for the long stay we stayed at the Holiday Inn. Main driver was my wife was most comfortable with this option. I give more details in my journal but the main point is that it was a more practical and affordable option where she felt safe. It was also the furthest away of the three on CC campus but that doesn’t matter because of the free shuttle. In fact, when she walked the distance she was faster on foot than the shuttle was. The Holiday Inn has a more flexible set-up with the cafe/bar and in-room fridge. We stayed at the InterContinental when we came for testing in early August and it was more comfortable, in my opinion, but more expensive. It was also attached to the J Bldg by a walkway, so literally attached to the Miller Pavillion. We will go back on Nov 6th for my follow-up and we will stay in the InterContinental Suites. That is about $20 more per room per night than the Holiday Inn. Not sure if it is worth it or not. We did dine there a couple of times and the outdoor section is very cute and cozy but the weather has now changed. The IC Suites is one block closer to the Miller Pavillion than the Holiday Inn but the shutttle stops three, too. Worthy of note is that the Holiday Inn gave us a weekly rate for CC patients not available online (you have to call). We made all our travel arrangements ourselves; we did not use the CC concierge services. I hope this helps.

Hey Philip. I live in Cicero and just had an Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Charles Lutz was my surgeon and Dr. William Berkery is my cardio. I had it done at St. Joseph's. If you want to know about my experience, just let me know and we can talk. Good luck to you.

Hey Philip! As the newest member of our community... WELCOME!!!! I hope the educational information and caring people can help you! Adam (patient & website founder guy)