Surgery date taken away.

Almost as soon as I had posted that I had a surgery date. I recieved a call from Keesler saying the surgeon would rather I go elsewhere for my surgery as I had a previous gall bladder surgery and he didn't want to risk it.  So here I am back where I started.  I am just so tired of all this mess and I can't go through any more.  It has been like this from day one.  This just wasn't meant to be for me, I guess.  It seems to me that continuing to be diabetic taking insulin shots four times a day and on so many medications for high blood pressure , cholesterol, etc, that It would be more of a risk to stay this way.  The arthritis in my knees is so bad that I am barely able to walk without help.  I am just so disappointed and devastated by the way I have been treated, I don't care any more.  Why couldn't  they tell me this three years ago????????????????????

Terry so sorry this has happened to you. Please check your pm's, I sent you something special. You'll
get through this set back. Love & Hugs.

Hi Lorri, Thanks for the shoulder.  I know I will get through this  You are a sweetie!

That really TICKS me off!  WHY would they let you get so far in the process only to turn you away at the last minute?  That doesn't even make good sense!  GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR  Gall bladder surgery isn't even a major surgery!  Most of us lose it anyway after this.  How much scarring can really be there after that surgery?  hmmmmmmmmmmmm  I know, I know... I'm not the surgeon, but I think I'd just have to have a better reason than that!  They could have told you that the first time you talked to them!  STUPID! 

Ok.... my rant is over.  Don't give up!  Do you have to use Keesler for insurance purposes?  Is there another surgeon there you could speak with?  Sit back, take a deep breath, and let us know how we can help. 

Hi Southgrim, Good rant!  Sounds like me, lol.  I'm still spinning!  I think I'm done with Keesler.  I don't know if I have the energy to start all over again somewhere else.  I have been working on this for 4 years and Dr. Dolan has had my records for 3 years and examined the scar from my gallbladder surgery and even gave me  the surgery date.  Now he's just decided it's too risky all of a sudden.  Given, the scar is about 20 inches,but he never said it would be a problem till now.  If this doctor thinks he's going to kill me by doing surgery, then I certainly don't want him operating on me anyway. Okay,  I'm taking a deep breath now.  I'm like Scarlett O'hara, I can't think about this today.  Maybe this will begin to make sense at some point and I can figure out my next step.  Meanwhile, I am trying to keep positive, thanks to all my friends on the message board.  Thanks for letting me vent. Terry

Terry,    What's the latest?  Now that you've had time to ponder this decision, have you figured out the game plan?

Thinking of you!

Hi Sweetie! I have good news!  My husband called Keesler (because he has to live with me,lol) and got an appointment to talk to the doctor about his decision.  We went down and he explained that because of scarring from previous surgery, it may be impossible to do it lap.  He wanted me to see someone else, but I don't want to start all over and go through that whole process again.  I told him I had to have it done even if it killed me, ha.  I asked if he would do an open surgery on me  and he agreed.  He says he will go in a look at it and if he doesn't have to make an open incision, he will go ahead and do it laparoscopically.  I'm thinking it will be okay, and I told him so.  With God, all things are possible!  Anyway, I now have a new surgery date of December 4.  It will give us all a little more time to prepare for it. You are so sweet to keep me in your thoughts.  I appreciate you so much!  I hope you are enjoying this beautiful weather.  I certainly am.  Take care! Hugs and kisses, Terry

Terry,

  I'm SO happy to hear this wonderful news!  CONGRATS!!!  ;-)  December 4 sounds like a GREAT date to me!  ;-)  (lot's of time for those last meals)  LOL LOL LOL

 

 

Terry, I'm so glad that you were able to talk to Dr.Dolan & get things worked out. I will keep you in my thoughts & prayers that he will be able to do the whole thing Laproscopic & not have to open at all. Keep us posted on how things are going..  Less than a Month to go to your new start! Yeah!!

Hi April! I'm so glad to see you are doing well.  Congrats on the 42 lbs in only 2 months!  That is GREAT!  I'm looking to you for tips and info since we have the same doc, lol.  Glad you went first, ha.  I'm hoping mine goes as well.  BTW your pics look really good.  You probably don't notice as much difference because you see yourself every day, but I can really see it!  Way to go!!!!! I am really getting excited about surgery these days.  I am on my farewell tour of restaurants and favorite foods, lol.  I think I'm pretty much ready to give them up.  I have snacked for a lifetime already.  I'm ready for the next step! Thanks for keeping me in your thoughts and prayers. You keep up the good work!  Keep us posted on your progress. Hugs & Kisses, Terry