What a sucky Mother's Day "gift"

So, I want to get things ready before my May 23rd surgery so my daughter spends last night with my folks. Hubby and I are getting breakfast at Burger King. We get home and the machine is beeping. The surgeon's office called (today is Sunday folks!) and says they have to reschedule my surgery! I called back since they'd only called like 5 minutes before. Of course no one would answer the phone. I checked my caller ID and they had called from the office. So, at 10:30 this morning my whole Mother's Day was ruined. I've been in tears all day. The May 23rd timing was tough enough. My daughter's dance recital is June 9 and school gets out on June 14. So, with a lot of schedule juggling, I could make this work. So, instead of having 10 days until surgery I'm probably back to a month from surgery. I'm angry, pissed, sad, and, finally, just feeling like forgetting the whole thing. I faxed them a list of the appts I've done and which ones are coming up. I'm supposed to do the Cardio-Pulmonary stuff tomorrow. Appt is at 12:30. Didn't the surgeon's office ask me to call at 1 pm. I'm just so pissed I can't see straight. Thanks for letting me vent. My husband feels so bad that they would do this crap on Mother's Day of all days. * Cyndi *

Cyndi, That just stinks. That rots. That...well, you name it, if it's bad, that does it. I worked my schedule around job obligations but my kids are grown and school getting out didn't even occur to me. Don't give up though! It may be challenging (ok, MORE challenging) but you will get there. It's a test, right? Put in perspective, this setback seems small compared to the lifelong commitment that goes with surgery. You have GOT to be able to handle this if you are prepared to handle the post-op routine and all the lifestyle changes. You are a fighter and have more than enough grit, determination and resolve to get past this hurdle. I just KNOW it! But you are right...Mother's Day was a crummy time to break the news. -- T.Rob

Cyndi, Sorry to hear about your re-scheduling! Did they say when they would hope to re-schule it for? I can't believe they would call on a Sunday, on Mother's Day Sunday! I wonder if something happened to you Doc or family. It must be pretty unexpected for them to call on Sunday don't you think? I hope it will be just a day or two. Keep you chin up, it may all end up being fine. Jan K.

Jan, Nope. Just said they had to reschedule and call at 1 pm. Uh huh. Thanks for checking the note I faxed you that I'll be with Cardio-Pulmonary for my 12:30 appt. No matter what they tell me now it'll have to be after June 14th when school gets out. This totally screws up everybody. But, I guess what gets me the most is they'd call, not bother to pick up the phone and ruin Mother's Day. The surgeon is great but his staff leaves a LOT to be desired. Hope you all have a great week. * Cyndi *

Well, that really stinks! So sorry to hear this rotten news. They offered you no reason? Sending positive energy your way from NY

Cyndi, So, what did the office say to you yesterday? Did you get a decent reason for the re-schedule and do you know when it will be now? Jan

Hi Jan. I'll tell ya. It's a good thing I have a sense of humor. I called first thing and they had no clue what I was talking about! LOL They asked me to triple-check my caller ID. lol Then someone else heard them scratching their heads I guess and told them the surgeon had a training seminar on May 23rd. So, huge LONG story short I kept my cool, did the Cardio-Pulmonary stuff at the hospital at 12:30 and BOLTED to the car to call. I'm now scheduled for May 25. I'm not too happy about it but it's either that or hold off until school gets out. The really sucky part? If all goes well I'll get released from the hospital *on* my birthday. The two schedulers I talked to felt horrible that they called on Mother's Day. They had no clue that someone was actually *in* the office on a Sunday. But, I guess this is when my really great healing powers have to come into action. My daughter's dance troupe has their recital on June 9th. Now, for some it would be no biggie. Her dance troupe's recital rivals a Broadway production! LOL So, I'll spend the entire week of June 4-8 from 6 pm until.....sitting in the College Auditorium. The recital has two shows on that Saturday. I'm working backstage at the second show. LOL I hope that this surgery goes the same as all my other surgeries and I feel GREAT by the 2nd day. If not, boy is my hubby in for a surprise at how much driving he'll have to do. Maybe he'll see THIS stay-home mommy is no Peggy Bundy. Hope you all have a great day! * Cyndi * Back to 10 Days and Counting