Where to stay in Chicago -- while receiving IVIG w/ Dr. K.

[Tenacity]

My son will soon be going to Chicago for his first IVIG treatment with Dr. K. We live far away, and he is very sick -- can't be touched without ensuing adventitious movements, can't speak... Do any of you have suggestions as to where we might stay?

[MomWithOCDSon]

My son will soon be going to Chicago for his first IVIG treatment with Dr. K. We live far away, and he is very sick -- can't be touched without ensuing adventitious movements, can't speak... Do any of you have suggestions as to where we might stay?

I would think that Dr. K.'s office would have some recommendations, maybe even some special rates at local hotels or something.

 

Which facility are you having the procedure done at? I know he has a couple of offices in the Chicago suburbs, but not sure where the IVIG is performed.

 

If Dr. K.'s office doesn't have anything specifically to recommend, I can help you if you'll let me know exactly where you need to be. Even the suburbs can seem expansive when you're ferrying around a sick kid. Are you flying into O'Hare or driving in?

[sf_mom]

La Quinta Inn and Suites is walking distance to OBSC. It is basic, affordable and very accustom to individuals from OBSC staying there. It is approximately $65.00 a night and they provide continental breakfast. We always ask for a room in the back, upper floor, so it is quite and we are off in an area by ourselves.

 

Other hotels near by: Westin, Holiday Inn, Courtyard by Marriott....

 

Wishing you all the best with your upcoming procedure.

 

-Wendy

 

 

My son will soon be going to Chicago for his first IVIG treatment with Dr. K. We live far away, and he is very sick -- can't be touched without ensuing adventitious movements, can't speak... Do any of you have suggestions as to where we might stay?

[sf_mom]

Double post.... sorry

Edited April 5, 2010 by SF Mom

[Tenacity]

My son will soon be going to Chicago for his first IVIG treatment with Dr. K. We live far away, and he is very sick -- can't be touched without ensuing adventitious movements, can't speak... Do any of you have suggestions as to where we might stay?

I would think that Dr. K.'s office would have some recommendations, maybe even some special rates at local hotels or something.

 

Which facility are you having the procedure done at? I know he has a couple of offices in the Chicago suburbs, but not sure where the IVIG is performed.

 

If Dr. K.'s office doesn't have anything specifically to recommend, I can help you if you'll let me know exactly where you need to be. Even the suburbs can seem expansive when you're ferrying around a sick kid. Are you flying into O'Hare or driving in?

[Tenacity]

Thank you very much! I'm delighted to receive my first reply to my first posting on this forum -- and to have found a contact in the Chicago area! We have been to the Hinsdale office once for consultation, and we understand that IVIG is administered at a surgical center in another location. But we have not yet learned -- or figured out -- all the details of our upcoming trip (i.e., how we're going to get there, where we'll stay, etc.).

 

I will certainly call and see what I can learn from the receptionists, although I tried that the first go-round, and the person I spoke with was very nice, but had no advice. Sometimes locals know the least about such things, which is understandable.

 

I'll seek you out again, if it turns out I need some more specific local guidance.

 

Thanks for your kindness!

 

Tenacity

[Tenacity]

Dear Wendy,

 

Thank you for the very helpful tips and the good wishes!

 

Tenacity

[Nita]

We stayed at Courtyard by Marriott right across the streeet from Oakbrook Surgical. Our son cannot tolerate people very well either. We asked for a first floor room next to an entrance/exit so we didn't have go through lobby or use elevator/stairs. We were able to park right by the entrance and go right to our door. We got a 2 room suite which was very nice because there was an actual door between the 2 rooms. Our son sometimes cannot even tolerate us being near so it worked great - at least as well as could be expected.

[Tenacity]

We stayed at Courtyard by Marriott right across the streeet from Oakbrook Surgical. Our son cannot tolerate people very well either. We asked for a first floor room next to an entrance/exit so we didn't have go through lobby or use elevator/stairs. We were able to park right by the entrance and go right to our door. We got a 2 room suite which was very nice because there was an actual door between the 2 rooms. Our son sometimes cannot even tolerate us being near so it worked great - at least as well as could be expected.

 

Thank you, Nita. I am grateful for the first-hand hotel information.

I see you are a new member of this forum yourself, looking for help for your own child. You are kind to respond to my inquiry.

 

Tenacity