I have learned that preparing for a visit to The Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN is like taking on a part time job. Getting the appointment was the easy part. Getting ready for it, not so much. Mayo says to plan on 7 to 10 business days for a typical visit.
Hotel? Check! Leslie wanted our hotel to be one of the ones attached to Mayo so that we would have easy access to and from the clinic. We found one and booked it.
Rental Car? Check! Most people would probably not need a rental car but, my good old pick up truck is not the best choice. Our van would be great, BUT it is up there in age too and it would be bad if it malfunctioned on the way. Rental car, next best option.
Medical Records? Almost check. Mayo requested that we hand carry Leslie's medical records to our appointments. We had to make a list of all the doctors, labs, imaging centers, hospitals, etc.. where Leslie has been seen. Thank goodness we have a home fax. Basically it was a matter of calling the office, having them fax the release form, filling it out and faxing it back. Of course, all of the records were not available at the same place at the same time so we waited until they were all ready for pick up. Sure we had to go to at least 6 different places all over town but except for one place who had to mail them to us and one we had to wait a day before we could pick up.
Now it is time to pack and gear up for the trip.
I have been coordinating all of this with Mayo so that Leslie could focus on completing her last class toward her MA credentials. When we return from Mayo she will start her externship. I have been fielding at least 1 phone call from Mayo a day about this that or the other things needed before our visit.
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