I jumped to your name to read your story and see you talking about the SECU house. That’s where I stayed when I had my angio-venogram with Dr Fargen late last year. I will say that they are beyond worth the “waiting until the day of”. It is the kindest place with the most wonderful caring staff. You get your own room like you would in any hotel/motel BUT… they have several industrial sized fridges and freezers, some with things for you to help yourself to, others with room dedicated to you putting anything you want into (labelled as yours), as well as lockers for any of your pantry items. these are in an immense fully equipped kitchen that you or someone coming with you can use.
More though, volunteers come in and provide dinners 4 days a week!
They have evening (early evening) activities also on 4-5 days a week just before dinner is provided (therapy dogs 2ce a week, bingo night, arts, etc)
There are snacks galore for your to help yourself to (all individually wrapped and a Keurig machine with all sorts of k-cups (as well as plain old coffee prepared in large vats…
The ease of not having to worry about or think about food, and the joy of being able to pet a pooch or do a little art when you’re up to it…
And everyone staying there - all are there due to medical needs - there is this sense of community that just filled my heart…
Honestly, if I were to have surgery there, there is nowhere else I would want to stay…
And as already mentioned if they can’t get you a spot, they will get you the same rate at a nearby motel/hotel…
Just wanted to share all of that with you in case you still have your name in the hat…