What to know before you book.

As early as possible, especially for overnight, 24-hour or destination care. A 50% retainer is required to reserve dates.

Yes. Last-minute requests are welcome when availability allows. Tell us your procedure, current post-op day, location and what you need help with.

Local service is available within approximately 50 miles of the San Francisco Bay Area. Surgery Bestie also provides domestic and international companion care by custom arrangement.

Yes, when appropriate for the client's stage of recovery and consistent with surgeon instructions. Your consultation helps determine whether it should be included in your care plan.

Yes. Personal care, dressing and compression-garment support can be included in post-op visits and extended-care bookings.

Surgery Bestie can provide medication reminders and help keep the client's prescribed recovery routine organized. Medication decisions, changes and clinical questions should be directed to the prescribing clinician.

No. Surgery Bestie provides non-medical recovery and companion support and does not replace licensed nursing, physician care, emergency services or your surgical team.

Clients should follow their surgeon's emergency instructions. Symptoms such as chest pain, difficulty breathing, fainting, severe bleeding, confusion or other urgent concerns require immediate medical evaluation, including calling 911 when appropriate.

Destination care is custom quoted. Depending on the booking, airfare, lodging, ground transportation and related travel expenses are additional to professional service fees.

Cancellations made at least 72 hours before scheduled service may receive a refund of amounts paid, less non-refundable processing or travel expenses already incurred. Cancellations between 48 and 72 hours before service may receive a 50% credit toward future services. Cancellations within 48 hours, missed appointments and services already rendered are non-refundable. See the Policies page for full terms.