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Well Dr. B 's office called to day and he wants to talk to me on the 28th.  I asked if I needed the upper gi or ct by then and they  said..... they had a note about that part and he had no reply so they assumed no....  Well why Not!  My 3 guesses..........1. he can't do the surgery because of previous surgeries..........2 he has to do it open (i'm ok with)......3 I have hernias and that has to be solved first.   hey maybe it is all of the above!  I have a feeling on Aug. 28 I will be sad. But utill then worry......worry ......worry.  What if I wait all this time and don't get the surgery. I don't like having all my eggs in this one basket and having no control over them breaking.  I have to wait 2 weeks to get an answer.....i will be crazy by then. Please send a prayer for things to go my way. Thanks for listening,  Myrtis

Oh Myrtis -

I'm so sorry that you are worrying about your appointment. You might want to contact your Dr.'s office and let them know that you are worrying and see if they can put you on a cancellation list. You might also ask them to have him give you a call. No need for you to worry needlessly, if he can talk to you over the phone and allay your fears and talk with you in detail at your appointment.

I hope that the news will be good. Please stay in touch and let us know what's happening.

Barb

Thanks Barbara, I think I will ask about the cancellation list. But as far as getting to talks to him....I doubt that will happen. My chart set on his dsk since June 8,,,,, personal communication prob. is not an option. But I can try..Thanks again Myrtis

Hi Myrtis - I know it's hard to sit and wait to hear news...good or bad. But don't assume the worst. They didn't say "NO" they just need to talk to you. I am praying that things go your way. I really think they like to keep us hanging. I've been hanging for 7 months now. They have no idea how persistant I can be! (Taurus the Bull) Enough said! xoxo Mare

Thanks for the encouargement. I'm Capricorn known to be stuborn also.  I'm just so afraid I wont get it done. I have fought this weight my whole life and  have  lost only to regain. I just want to get it off and keep it off. I am afraid my body is messed up from previous surgeries and he can't do it.  I know here I am wine, wine, wine again. Sorry,  oops I di it again. Myrtis

Myrtis- I , too, am sorry about such a long wait while worrying. When I was in a stall pattern, I emailed Dr B. directly, through the link on his website and I did get a response back within 48hrs. It might be worth a try??? I do know that he does take time to read his emails....Just a suggestion...Hang in there girl and think positive thoughts! Sheila

Did you use the patient message area or e-mail somehow directly to him? My task board never changes and I have all task done except upper GI. I think he is an excellent Dr. but he has a lot of patients and surgeries. I just can't take being clueless an I have been since June 8. This is such an important step for me, and I would like to had more communication with them. The team is friendly and I have confidence in them I guess I have to be patient to use the best Dr. Thanks for your encouagement and advice. I will try it. Myrtis

Myrtis,  I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.  I know it's hard not having control of things.  I hope everything goes your way!!!  Try not to worry, it's not going to make anything any better...  Try to focus on good things in your life and not allow the negative to win...   Keep us posted!

Try not to worry.  I know that is alot easier said than done.  I went through some crazy stuff trying to get my approval.  Just let things take their course.  If it is meant to happen it will.  If your doctors thinks this surgery is the right option for you, they will make it happen.  Having this on your mind all day and night can really stress you out.  Just take care of yourself and things will work out.  I will pray for you and I wish you lots of luck!

As Tom Petty sang "The waiting is the hardest part."  I'm waiting to hear back from insurance so I understand.  I'll keep good thoughts for ya and pray things to go your way.