Day trip to Chicago- consult

[Scaryman]

So I have surgery scheduled for may 24, but I require a world leading experts opinion on what needs to be done surgically if anything at all. (Surgery is needed since a pediatric scope couldn't get through my terminal ileum, and cecum is deformed.) My local gi says I need. To loose 1/2 my colon. However the doctor I am netting with cant see my the same week as my surgery team consult, then two days later surgery. So I have to fly from south florida twice within 7 days of each trip. Do you guys think I'm crazy for flying to a appointment with a world leading expert on crohns? Since my local dr already recommended me for surgery? What I have planned is to ask if he thinks my acaending colon. (Or a portion) can be saved rather than resect the right and transversal colon. I have a 5cm stricture in transversal colon and a bad one as stated in terminal ileum.

Thoughts, opinions welcome.
Thanks in advance.

 

[mickey]

You need to do what you can for your health. If you have this opportunity, it is a wonderful way to learn as much as you can about what they suggest, dos/don'ts, as much as you can from such a doc. Your life and your health are very important. Do what you can to improve your quality of life. At least that's my opinion! Feel better!

 

[Jim (POPS)]

I would say to do what "YOU" think is best for you.