i can't stand to be in this body another day....

i need support please...finally got lab work that is now in normal range, and infection is all cleared up...received call from my surgeon's office today and surgery now scheduled for: DECEMBER 14th; omg, how in the world am i gonna wait that long.....i have been so hyped up to get this surgery and now the wind is really gone out of my sails...i am tired of reading about everyone's progress and i am so ready to live it for myself...all preop tests will have to be redone the week before surgery, and somehow i am gonna have to find the strength to go thru all that again...dear god, please help me...

Did you ask if there are any cancelations that maybe you could have your surgery earlier.  i am sorry that it is so far away. I agree that I am ready to be on the losing side. Keep up the hope. Please dont be sad. It is a long road but at least there is an end to it. Some people never get to the end because of denials or lack of money. I know that you can do this. I have faith in you. You are in my thoughts and prayers...Sherri

thats like 7 weeks away...whyyy in the world so long...tell them you are gonna find someone to do it sooner .....that makes no sense to me...i went to the office and in like 2-3 weeks was havin surgery.....doesnt seem rite!

hi happyhunny, thanks for the reply and concern....surprise!!! we have the same surgeon and i was originally scheduled for 10/19/10!!! after a week delay due to abnormal lab, i now have normal lab and have been put off all the way to 12/14...doesn't make sense at all...i calling back today and try to get in sooner and at least beg for a date if a cancellation occurs....i live in ferriday, LA; how about u

Keep checking with the doc. Office to see if there are any cancelation and maybe u can get in on a cancelation.   I’ll pray that the time goes by fast so ur surgery will be here soon. (((Hugs))) i'm so sorry u have to wait so long but hopefully it will come faster than u know it.

So Sorry that it is that far out!! I will be praying for you and you are in my thoughts.God has a time and place for everything look at it as it might be a blessing to wait. It will also be a great Christmas present for you!!

thanks to everyone for your concern and prayers; it is now 2am 10/28 and i have finally come to grips with this after such a long day of pity party!!! i am calling surgeon's office again today and try set up for surgery sooner, especially if there is a cancellation...thanks for all the advice and love....ida

Ida, hang in there. It will happen. I waited a whole year before my surgery because the office staff lost my insurance information (I lived in Michigan then). I had to have my pre-op internist appointment redone, bloodwork, etc., plus they wanted me to meet again with their behaviorist, which would have cost me another $170 out of my own pocket (insurance didn't pay for it). I got out of that because I was already seeing a psychologist.

Good things come to those who wait. I know, I hate cliches too (after I got laid off, all I heard was "When God closes a door, he opens a window," or something like that.. I was so sick of hearing it.)

In the year of waiting, I injured my right knee again and had to have it scoped, my right foot had some weird injury that gave me so much pain I couldn't even exercise in the pool comfortably. When I met with the internist for the second time, he asked why I hadn't had my surgery ... at that point, I had gained weight. I told him the problem with the insurance. He said I should been on the list long before and said let's get you scheduled. So then, I had to keep calling their scheduler and bugging her. Finally, she called ... and then there was a conflict with my nephew's wedding. So I had to wait another month. But the wait was worth it.

You will manage it. I know it's hard to wait. I waited so long. I was 49 when I got my surgery done. I always considered it was my rebirthday. I know it's hard to hear about everyone's progress. You want to start on your own new life.

If you need to talk, I live in Monroe now ... moved here recently and don't have any friends. I'm very lonely. Just have my cat. Take care of yourself. Get your body ready for the changes you'll go through. It's a great journey.

thank u for your reply and concern....i am dealing with the wait better now...but not dealing with the weight any better (bun intended)!!! lol, i can at least laugh!!! monroe is were my surgeon is, dr. waltor sartor and i like him and his staff very well..i was mostly impressed with st francis medical center and highly recommend them should u need hospital care...very friendly, outgoing, and dedicated to good pt care!! write anytime..