BWV room request for medical reason

[n2mm]

I just had back surgery 2 weeks ago and leave for our April trip in 4 weeks. While I'm feeling on the road to recovery, I was a little concerned about our trip. I've gotten an OK from the doctor and know I will have to pass on lots of things, and am OK with that. I called and talked to MS about a room location and they put a medical request on my reservation for either a first floor room or room near an elevator. I have a studio/standard booked. Since I really don't know the layout, which would be the better choice if I have to choose when checking in? Normally I wouldn't care and would zip up and down the stairs, but that's not going to happen this trip. I will get further instructions from my doctor, but pretty much see alot of pool relaxing, eating, and lots of drinking on this trip. I don't plan to use a wheelchair, as I am mobile at the 2 week mark, and am hoping that I get an OK soon to start picking up the pace in my walking routine. Any suggestions would be appreciated. (I can't do that)

 

[dianeschlicht]

I'd rent an ECV from CARE to use at the parks and for getting back and forth to the room. That will elminate the worry about WHERE your room is.

 

[CarolMN]

I would go for "near the elevators". BW lobby is actually on the second floor. So you'll be taking the elevators fairly often anyway.

Hope your recovery goes well.

Best wishes -

 

[n2mm]

Thanks, I was thinking elevators too. Glad I rode Everest during our February trip this year.

 

[byoung]

6 weeks after surgery you should be feeling good, take it easy, no rushing. I was back to work after my surgery in the eight week with no limits. Think I could have done it at the 6 week point but opped for the extra weeks off.

 

[Stitch1404]

Go with close to elevators. Otherwise the walk to the elevators at BWV can be so far it's almost funny. Actually, it's not funny after a long day at the parks...

 

[n2mm]

6 weeks after surgery you should be feeling good, take it easy, no rushing. I was back to work after my surgery in the eight week with no limits. Think I could have done it at the 6 week point but opped for the extra weeks off.

Yes timing is everything. It will be 6 weeks after surgery the day we arrive in WDW and we'll spend 2 weeks in WDW, so 8 week recovery. The trip was planned 7 months ago, but it was ironic that the surgery date ended up where it was. Actually, I rushed to get it in, because I couldn't have done another trip without the surgery. We went to WDW in Feb. for a week and I was miserable.

 

[CapeCodFam]

Relaxing, eating, and drinking sounds like a great trip to me! I'd ask for near elevators too. That way, you won't have too much walking down long hallways. I also second the ECV. You work hard all year. Why not take a break and ride around. Besides, you can win the race to the bakery each morning.

Have a great trip.

 

[Dean]

Just remember that even though they give priority to medical requests, they are not guaranteed.

 

[n2mm]

Just remember that even though they give priority to medical requests, they are not guaranteed.

I know this and actually we are the type that only make one request: "Non-smoking". But figured it couldn't hurt this time considering the situation. We are extremely flexible and could care less if our room is ready when we get there or ready at 5:00PM. We always opt to wait, if the room we are waiting for is a better choice. If we don't get our request, we just hope the room is non-smoking--allegeries.