Re: scheduling flights

[Guest guest]

I actually got the best rates directly from the airline. If you book

now, well in advance of your trip, you hould be able to as well. Do a

web search for flights and dates, then check with the non-stop

carriers individually, then if you like repeat with a travel agent. If

you should have to change your return it will be easier thru an agent

or direct with the airline. Tell the booking agent that you're going

for hip surgery and ask for a wheelchair accessible seat and for

wheelchair assistance going and especially on your return. By the way,

great choice of surgeon, Texas girl!

Good luck and best wishes, Dawn!

-- In surfacehippy , " Dawn Speer "

wrote:

> I now have my surgery date for April 27 with Dr. De Smet YEAH!!!! I

> am curious about booking my flight with Priceline or some other

> discount ticket service. I have not flown much so I don't know about

> it.

> Dawn, Texas girl

[Guest guest]

Hello,

I am scheduled with Dr.Desmet on April 28th. I am very excited and

can't wait to get my life back to normal. I am a

Firfighter/Paramedic in Colorado and want to be able to continue as

such. What hip are you having done and how long have you been unable

to have a normal life. What made you decide to go to Dr.Desmet. Did

you have insurance problems too? I am waiting for my last appeal and

then I am off to Belgium.

Good luck

Mike

> > I now have my surgery date for April 27 with Dr. De Smet

YEAH!!!! I

> > am curious about booking my flight with Priceline or some other

> > discount ticket service. I have not flown much so I don't know

about

> > it.

> > Dawn, Texas girl

[Guest guest]

Hey Mike-

I know exactly the excitement you are feeling!! Perhaps we'll get to

meet while we're there. I too can't wait to get my life back to

normal. I have not been able to run for almost 3 years. I have not

been able to ride a bike,do squats,get in/out of a car without pain,

etc for 6 months, and now on crutches since Dec 1,2003.

Only my right hip is involved. I chose Dr.De Smet after meeting a

woman who also lives in Corpus Christi was featured in a newspaper

article about hip resurfacing and followed by getting connected and

educated at this site.

I have not even tried yet to apply to my insurance. I am going to

submit it though. Probably only to be denied.

I was in Lake City last June; it was beautiful.

Take good care, Dawn

-- In surfacehippy , " bldrsurfer2003 "

wrote:

> Hello,

> I am scheduled with Dr.Desmet on April 28th. I am very excited and

> can't wait to get my life back to normal. I am a

> Firfighter/Paramedic in Colorado and want to be able to continue

as

> such. What hip are you having done and how long have you been

unable

> to have a normal life. What made you decide to go to Dr.Desmet.

Did

> you have insurance problems too? I am waiting for my last appeal

and

> then I am off to Belgium.

> Good luck

> Mike

> > > I now have my surgery date for April 27 with Dr. De Smet

> YEAH!!!! I

> > > am curious about booking my flight with Priceline or some

other

> > > discount ticket service. I have not flown much so I don't know

> about

> > > it.

> > > Dawn, Texas girl

[Guest guest]

Dawn

You might try www.expedia .com

It's an American site and I believe it has something to do with Bill Gates

(Microsoft). The UK version is excellent.

Rog

scheduling flights

> I now have my surgery date for April 27 with Dr. De Smet YEAH!!!! I

> am curious about booking my flight with Priceline or some other

> discount ticket service. I have not flown much so I don't know about

> it.

> Dawn, Texas girl

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