Off the Schedule

Just taking a minute to vent - I have been calling my Dr.'s office almost daily to follow up with all the insurance "stuff." After my consulation with Dr. Bertha - I was put on the schedule for June 27 - I was soooo excited. But now it turns out that they took me off the schedule until I get an actual approval from the insurance company. I understand this - but why put me on the schedule in the first place!! Talk about a roller coaster of emotions. From excited to devastated to just plain 'ol pissed off!! The worst part - I told work that June 27 was my date, etc. etc. I work at a church so it isn't like I can just have a co-worker take my calls. The church has been very supportive - but now what do I say?? "I'm sorry but my Dr.'s office mis-informed me and I'm really not having surgery on the 27th." Grrrr!! I feel like such an idiot! But it's not my fault. I was told it would be on the 27th!! Anyway - thanks for letting me vent! And good luck to everyone!! I am hoping to get another date soon. But I don't want to get to excited until I actually get an approval. Blessings, Holly

Hang in there HOLLY! I had to move my date out so i know how your feeling. My date went from MAY 25th to june 1....all sudden when i had a date no one was available to help with the kids......when everyone knew i wanted MAY surgery. HANG IN THERE you will get a date and be on the other side soon enough!!!! I had to wait till last mintue for my clients, I am slef employed because i didnt know for sure if JUNE 1st was a goo...they actually switched a JUNE 1 person with me for the MAY 25th....and of course till the work approvals went thru..but in the end one person went in a week earlier and me a week later at my surgeons office! GO FIGURE. Hang in there.....

Lisa - Thanks - I love this place! I think you guys truly are the only people who understand all of this, the joy, the frustration, everything! I tried to explain to my hubby why I was so angry and he listened, but I know he just doesn't understand. So thanks - it's nice to know there are others out there who can relate! Now I just have to wait ... Blessings, Holly

TO HOLLY WHAT KIND OF INSURANCE DO YOU HAVE!I HAVE NJPLUS BLUE CROSS BLUESHIELD.AND MY INSURANCE APPROVED MY WLS.AND MY INSURANCE PAYED FOR MY WLS.GOOD LUCK AIMEE