So so so upset! Surgery is tomorrow and...

I got a call from my surgeon's office at 4:00 this afternoon letting me know that the anesthesiologist is refusing to put me to sleep tomorrow morning because I didn't have some additional clearances done (cardiac and pulmonary).  I did everything I was told to do.  I had an EKG, chest x-ray, got a letter from my PCP saying it was okay for me to go under general anesthesia, etc.  I called several days ago to be 100% sure everything was in order and it was.

I've been doing the clear liquid diet for two days.  I am miserably hungry.   I scheduled my surgery to work around set in stone work obligations (court hearings) and my supervisor's vacation.  It would be extremely difficult to reschedule at this point and I don't want to suffer two more days on clear liquids.

I can't understand why I didn't learn of this problem until less than a day before my surgery.  My surgeon's office sent my file to the anesthesiologist last week.  The anesthesiologist says he didn't get it until today.

I am so upset.  I did get to speak to the anesthesiologist and he's agreed to have me come in to the hospital tomorrow morning and he'll decide after talking to me/examining me whether those additional clearances are required. 

Please keep your fingers crossed for me.  I am going to be so upset if this gets delayed.

praying that all goes as planned and see you on the "other side" .

Well i am sure there are some health professionals here that will give you a good explaination.  I am not one all I can say is I'd be PISSED!!!! So when you go in tomorrow be calm and hear what he has to say. I bet he'll do the surgery, in the mean time your freaking out, what a ******* :)
Good luck tomorrow!!!!
*EVERYTHING i can cross is crossed, even my legs finally*

I will be praying for you. My heart aches for you I know the dissappointment you must be feeling.
I think after meeting you he will do it. Pack your bag and good luck tommorow. Donna

You'll be in my thoughts and prayers.  I hope everything will be a go.  What a ridiculous thing to happen.  Don't these doctors realize we have lives to plan these things around?  For goodness sake!

Linda

Good luck, my fingers, legs, hair, whatever else is crossed for you!  ha ha

Hope all goes well,

Great.  Like you need more things to worry about before surgery!

Well, it sounds as though you may have a chance if the anesthesiologist is willing to meet with you. As with everyone else here, you are in my thoughts & prayers and those body parts that I can cross are (including my eyes).

 Leanne I am so sorry you are having this obstacle.  But if it will save your life it is worth the wait.  YOu are in my prayers.
Lisha

Hi Leanne,
I am so sorry! I know you are stressed but it is a good sign that he wants to meet with you. Most of us understand how difficult it is/was to schedule time for the surgery. I hope it works out. If not, I would rather they not risk your life but GRRRRR, they could have let you know earlier! My surgery was scheduled for 12 and they asked me to be there by 10:00. The surgeon had a difficult case and they didn't take me bac****il 5:00....I was a bit stressed. Everything worked out fine and it will for you too!   Connie

I wish you good luck tomorrow. Maybe if the anesthesiologist sees that you don't have cardiac or pulmonary problems he will go through with your surgery. I hope so if it will be safe. I know how frustrated you must be. My best wishes go with you. Jackie