Becky is ranting! Warning - Long

Hey Becky! I know how it feels to go through voicemail hell. I know you don't want to get ugly...but it seems like being nice doesn't work. Have you tried calling corporate? Sherry

It is definitely voicemail hell...What a perfect description! Today I actually was able to talk to four ACTUAL people. yay!!! BTW, I love your picture! hugs, Becky

You can fax them a release form to release the results to you. They may have a standard form they can fax to you and you can sign it and send it back. I've just typed up a release and sent it before and it worked. Be sure to put the date that the labs were drawn on there. Good luck.

Wow. I just realized I'm on the Georgia state board. I don't know how I got here. Jeanie in MO

Thanks for the great advice, Jeanie. You're welcome to the GA Board any time! Hugs, Becky

Becky, has the info been faxed to Duncan's office??? If it has, you need to stand on their heads to get your results. As the requesting doctor's office, it is their responsibility to get the results to you. Debbie J

Hi Becky! RANT ON, GIRL! ha! You can rant and rave here all you want-I would be ranting, too! I just HATE when the Dr's office ignores a phone call--or multiple phone calls!! Surely they know we have better things to do than stand around dialing their number! Think of it this way--IF you do pass out in class, you'll be the talk at 20-something dinner tables that night! That memory would forever be inbedded into those little kiddos heads-and they'd forever say to one another "Remember the day when Mrs. Farmer hit the floor?" Okay--so maybe it's not what you would want to be remembered for--but trying to make light of a terribly annoying situation for you. I'll say some prayers for you--that you have the stamina it's going to take to deal with them-and that they get their heads on straight and help you out. In the meantime, hang in there and keep your chin up- hugs= Michelle

Can you imagine the stories that my kinders would tell? One of the worst times was when I accidentally got stuck in the furniture. The boys had figured out how to tunnel through a shelving unit, and I decided that it looked fun. Well, my butt got stuck! Then, the kiddos climbed on me. I calmly asked someone to go get Mrs. Yaun, my parapro. She was washing paint brushes. She crosses her arms, and says "Now, this is a Kodak moment. @$^#&*! I tried to cover by saying that I was Winnie the Pooh stuck in the honey tree, but I do';t think they fell for at all. I received several questions over the next few weeks about that one. Boy I am glad, that most parents have good senses of humor. The prayers helped! Love you, but hate you for having big boobs! Becky

Becky, I am so sorry you are having trouble getting your test results. I will be honest with you, I went back to PB for my 2 wk follow-up and haven't been back since. I have spoke to them on the phone to coordinate my bloodwork, etc with my PCP. B/C of the distance and the fact that Dr Duncan pretty much made it clear that I should establish a relationship with my PCP for post-op care, that is what I have done. Unless I have a major WLS problem I probably won't go back there. My PCP has been very supportive. She prescribed the B-12 for me, the meds for the constipation problems I was having and has run my blood panels. I just had her give me a copy so that I send them to PB if I need to. I had a sever dizzy spell 3 mths ago and went to my PCP, she checked my hydration and did blood work and found that not only was my B-12 a bit low but I was right on the border of dehydration. I was drinking about 40oz of water at the time but discovered it wasn't enough. I went home and drank, drank, drank and felt much better the next day. Big hugs to you gal! Tonya

Hey, Sweetie!!! I heard Dr. Duncan say the same thing, but they kept calling me for follow up appointments. I thought PB would dismiss me or something! I guess they just want to check me, and I do like their scales. Well, I need iron. Dr. Fields has called in a prescription for me, and says it may cause constipation!!! Oh, joy! They're also faxing all of my test results to my PCP today. Big hugs to you too, Girlfriend! Becky