Still Waiting and Not Really Happy

Well as you all know I have my insurance approval, got all my clearances in and still haven't heard from Georgetown on when my second appt. is.  I am really getting aggravated.  I have quit smoking but am now having the cravings really bad.  I don't know if it is where I am so aggravated or if it is now I feel like this is never gonna happen because I am not hearing from them..  I can't get excited because I feel like this is not gonna happen...... HELP..........................

Hang in there girl Its gonna happen.I think we'll hear something next week for sure. I got a call today from Tina but as luck would have it I missed it.Just keep your spirits up and atay away from smoking It's awfully hard Im going through the same thing right now.

Have you tried talking to Brenda?  She has been working with my friend as her advocate and liaison with Dr. Sonnanstine, things just seem to move very quickly with her help.  Or maybe it's just the constant support she gives.  I have her email address --if you want to PM me.
Jonda

I have tried Brenda's number two times today, it says the number doesn't exist (or something like that).  Has anyone spoken to her?  She has helped me with some difficult issues and with hooking up with Georgetown but I can't get a hold of her and they are not answering my calls either.  Now I am freaking!

You are so right, I just tried calling as well.  I sent her an email.   Did you send her one?
Sent you a PM.

This upsets me, first he disappear and now her..

yea she is a great advocate if you can't talk to her when you want.

I too was just where you are now.  I kept making my weekly phone calls.  I still couldn't get a response from Georgetown.  Finally they called and of course I missed the phone call.  I now have my full day of testing on May 27 and my surgery is scheduled on June 8th.  So it will happen.  I would recommend just keep calling them. 

Valerie

I am sure it will, but it's nice to have someone there explaining things and supporting you. 
Congratulations on your date!!!

Hey ladies,

I can completely understand the frustrations. I can assure you however(I was there last Friday and my mom -in-law was there this Friday). Dr. S and his team really and truely are trying their absolute hardest. When I was there it was during lunch time and most of the ladies were not only eating and typing but also answering the phones all at the same time. I would try to give them just a little breathing room as he has barely been there a full month.
He and his staff are worth the wait. I had my surgery 15 months ago and my insurance pushed everything on through without any hassle my poor husband on the other hand went through hell and high water with our insurance and it took six months to get a surgery date. His staff really does work their absolute hardest.
Once everything goes through from the time you get approved to the time you get your surgery date it is a total whirlwind.
Also try to give Brenda a little slack to she is not an employee of Dr. S. she just volunteers out of the goodness of her heart and her in ability to answer the phone could be due to many things. We have had some nasty storms the last few nights  up here and also she just had a new grand baby so she may have gotten the opportunity to go and see her family who lives away from here. Plus she works a full time job over the river quite a way up north from Cincinnati.
Try to keep positive and don't give up look at the steps you have already taken to become the new you no smoking, all medical clearances, and insurance approval. I have faith things will work out for the best and once you see your results this waiting period will be a distant thought.
Think of it this way 2 years ago my cousin had RNY done and  from start to fini**** took an entire year to get everything set(no Dr. S wasn't her doc but he is now).

YOu are in my thoughts and prayers for a speedy reply but please don't give up