Kim,
Your gateway isn't tied to where you live. It could be anywhere. I live in Western NY state, yet my gateway is in Billings, MT.
Eek! Glad you got there in time, though, and they were able to get you on the road back to normal. It's also good that you had the steroid to help with the swelling. I've had luck in not being allergic to anything, save Clindamycin, and that just produces hives. I hope that you stay on the road to recovery and everything gets better soon. I know that being in a hospital is no fun at all.
Does that red carpet treatment include Lobster and Dom Perignon? No? It should. LOL.
I will miss the knowledge that is so easily shared on this community!!Are you leaving us?