Chennai - Any Advice Greatly Appreciated

mirjamd · Dec 23rd, 2007, 15:28

This message is for Annerobyn. I tried to PM you, but that was not possible... Im moving to Chennai in Feb and are probably not working yet in march, so will have lots of time on my hands... Would love to show you around

When will you be in Chennai? Which hospital is your brother in?

annerobyn · Dec 23rd, 2007, 20:35

To Mirjamd,

Thank you for replying so quickly to my e-mail. I don't know exactly when we will be there but if all goes well should be early March. Surgery will be at the Apollo Hospital. Do you know anything about it?
Congratulations on your upcoming marriage. How exciting for you. Are you very familiar with Chennai or will this be a learning experience for you as well?
I will give you my e-mail address and if you would, could I have yours as well - I prefer to e-mail privately.
Best regards,
Anne
arsottawa AT yahoo.com

madan80 · Jan 18th, 2008, 14:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by annerobyn

I don't know exactly when we will be there but if all goes well should be early March. Surgery will be at the Apollo Hospital. Do you know anything about it?

Apollo is in the heart of the city. There are lots of places to go from there. It is a good hospital, very professional and has a lot of good doctors. Its a "chain of hospitals".

A lot of us (inculding me) are in Chennai.

If you need any help what so ever before, during or after the surgery, please feel free to message me.

Quote:

Originally Posted by maeha

Hello,

My wife and I will be stepping off the plane in just over a months time, taking our very first virgin steps in India.
Chennai is our intended new home for the forseeable future (I honestly stuck a pin in the map).

We are English married couple, late 50's, looking for 'clean', cheap and cheerful basic accommodation, flat, apartment, one bedroom would be fine. Rental by the month would be preferable.

Any advice, pointers in the right direction, would really be appreciated. Also, anything that you feel would benefit a couple of ageing 'first timers'.

Thank you!

Kevin and Brenda

So Kevin - have you landed?

annerobyn · Jan 18th, 2008, 18:03

Thank you for your reply Madan80. We are getting excited, nervous, the not knowing when we are leaving is the hardest part!

Nick-H · Jan 18th, 2008, 18:32

And what gives me the feeling they are short of customers in the broken leg department?

Actually, this is at the smaller Apollo 'Speciality' Hospital where I went for some tests today.

Don't worry... just some things are different in India!

annerobyn · Jan 18th, 2008, 18:52

Thanks so much Nick! I've been "lurking" for the past several months, gaining as much information that I can. Your posts are always a wealth of learning for me. My only fear is that I will come home after 20 days in India only having seen the inside of the hospital - after all, I am there to assist my brother, the patient! Am hardly able to go "galavanting" and leaving him to his own devices...

Nick-H · Jan 18th, 2008, 20:39

I am sure he would not want you to be tied to his bedside all hours of the day and night! If I were you I'd try to get a morning or an afternoon to yourself each day.

Added to which, the hospital will have set visiting hours, although if he is in a private room, I guess this will be flexible.

In practical terms, in a private hospital, he should get all the attention that he needs, but, especially in a private room, it will be a lonely life.

annerobyn · Jan 18th, 2008, 23:18

Nick - I will staying with him in his hospital room - they call it an "attendant's cot" - like a day bed I guess!!!

Nick-H · Jan 18th, 2008, 23:25

Ah... ok.

But I expect you'll drive each mad if you stay in the same room all day

!

horsesforcourses · Jun 23rd, 2008, 10:15

Not sure if this will get to Annerobyn, but would like to talk to your abour your experience in Apollo - I will be in Chennai in about 3 weeks time for surgery - my partner may stay with me in the hospital - but will probably not want to stay overnight as I think it would not be that comfortable - and he would definintely want to get out and about during the day etc - were you ok sleeping etc on the on the attendants couch, it sounds if the setup we have is the same as you. Would very much like to correspond with you.
Thanks
Karen

Quote:

Originally Posted by annerobyn

To Mirjamd,

Thank you for replying so quickly to my e-mail. I don't know exactly when we will be there but if all goes well should be early March. Surgery will be at the Apollo Hospital. Do you know anything about it?
Congratulations on your upcoming marriage. How exciting for you. Are you very familiar with Chennai or will this be a learning experience for you as well?
I will give you my e-mail address and if you would, could I have yours as well - I prefer to e-mail privately.
Best regards,
Anne
arsottawa AT yahoo.com

mirjamd · Jun 23rd, 2008, 15:37

hi karen,
I have sent annerobyn an email to say you are looking for advice. Let's hope she comes back to you.
She stayed in the room with her brother and she said it was very comfortable. And she could give her brother company, because it can be really boring to be stuck to your bed...

annerobyn · Jun 23rd, 2008, 20:37

Hi Karen ( horsesforcourses)

I sent you a private e-mail, not sure if you got it.
Please e-mail me directly at: arsottawa a t yahoo d o t com and I will help you as much as I can. You are in for one incredible experience that will give you memories that will last a lifetime!

Dec 23rd, 2007, 20:35	#17
annerobyn Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: canada Posts: 32	visiting Chennai To Mirjamd, Thank you for replying so quickly to my e-mail. I don't know exactly when we will be there but if all goes well should be early March. Surgery will be at the Apollo Hospital. Do you know anything about it? Congratulations on your upcoming marriage. How exciting for you. Are you very familiar with Chennai or will this be a learning experience for you as well? I will give you my e-mail address and if you would, could I have yours as well - I prefer to e-mail privately. Best regards, Anne arsottawa AT yahoo.com Last edited by machadinha : Jan 3rd, 2008 at 18:22. Reason: edited email address to save poster from lots of spam

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Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 25,811	And what gives me the feeling they are short of customers in the broken leg department? Actually, this is at the smaller Apollo 'Speciality' Hospital where I went for some tests today. Don't worry... just some things are different in India! Attached Thumbnails __________________ . Just one member of the IndiaMike Mod Team

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annerobyn Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: canada Posts: 32	Hi Karen ( horsesforcourses) I sent you a private e-mail, not sure if you got it. Please e-mail me directly at: arsottawa a t yahoo d o t com and I will help you as much as I can. You are in for one incredible experience that will give you memories that will last a lifetime! Last edited by Nick-H : Jun 23rd, 2008 at 20:48. Reason: Made the email address just a tiny bit less visible to trawling bots!

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mirjamd Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 270	This message is for Annerobyn. I tried to PM you, but that was not possible... Im moving to Chennai in Feb and are probably not working yet in march, so will have lots of time on my hands... Would love to show you around When will you be in Chennai? Which hospital is your brother in?

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annerobyn Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: canada Posts: 32	Thank you for your reply Madan80. We are getting excited, nervous, the not knowing when we are leaving is the hardest part!

Jan 18th, 2008, 18:52	#21
annerobyn Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: canada Posts: 32	Thanks so much Nick! I've been "lurking" for the past several months, gaining as much information that I can. Your posts are always a wealth of learning for me. My only fear is that I will come home after 20 days in India only having seen the inside of the hospital - after all, I am there to assist my brother, the patient! Am hardly able to go "galavanting" and leaving him to his own devices...

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Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 25,811	I am sure he would not want you to be tied to his bedside all hours of the day and night! If I were you I'd try to get a morning or an afternoon to yourself each day. Added to which, the hospital will have set visiting hours, although if he is in a private room, I guess this will be flexible. In practical terms, in a private hospital, he should get all the attention that he needs, but, especially in a private room, it will be a lonely life.

Jan 18th, 2008, 23:18	#23
annerobyn Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: canada Posts: 32	Nick - I will staying with him in his hospital room - they call it an "attendant's cot" - like a day bed I guess!!!

Jan 18th, 2008, 23:25	#24
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 25,811	Ah... ok. But I expect you'll drive each mad if you stay in the same room all day !

Jun 23rd, 2008, 15:37	#26
mirjamd Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 270	hi karen, I have sent annerobyn an email to say you are looking for advice. Let's hope she comes back to you. She stayed in the room with her brother and she said it was very comfortable. And she could give her brother company, because it can be really boring to be stuck to your bed...

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