Totally frustrated and ready to cry
i finally had my appt with Dr glazier on August 4. Waited 1.5 hrs for a five min appointment. Ok I do not need to do anything .ie any additional tests. Make the call to,Dr klein's office that same day and given an appointment sept 9 and to bring money to purchase optifast. I also give them the phone number to call me during the day as I work. Felt happy and excited that surgery is near. Booked half a day vacation due to location and staff advising that he is not on time. Aug 18 called that they are cancelling appt and rebooked for sept 23. I rescind my vacation day and ask for 23 of sept. I came home from work only to receive another voicemail on my home number that the 23 needs to be cancelled. I have been on this journey with hrrh since May 2014. They lost my initial referral and my doctor had to resend. Sometimes I regret not asking to be transferred elsewhere.I thought base on other posts that by this time I would have my date for surgery. Just angry and sad now. I will wait to see tomorrow what his office will offer. I am already prepared that the surgery will be in 2016. As for what month. That will be the guess.
No words of wisdom, just sorry this is happening. Hang in there.
Referral: August 2014 Orientation: 28Nov14 Social Worker: 05Feb15 Nurse Practitioner: 25Feb15 Nutrition Class: 30Mar15 Dietitian: 14Apr15 Psychologist: 21Apr15 NP followup: 23Apr15 Meet Surgeon: 26June15 Start Opti/PreOp: 21July15 Surgery!: 04Aug15!!
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I'd be upset too. I've found we have to be our own advocate, which it sounds like you're on top of things, which is great.
I'm doing fine. Been at a weight loss stall for a few weeks. Frustrated. Slow to heal, but all in all - I feel good, grateful and happy. It was worth the wait to lose the weight.
Sorry to hear about your situation. I can understand why you are upset.
Havw you called to speak with them since the last call? I would explain that you've already changed your vacation to the second surgery date and you are unable to change it again. Maybe they will be able to find you another slot?
I finally got through to Dr. Klein's office today. The secretary sympathized and said that this is the hard part of her job. Having to call patients to cancel appts because he is so busy and they never know when he will be in the office. She gave me an appt for Sept 21. So, cross my fingers that this appt will NOT be cancelled. I went back to my employer and switched my vacation. No one at work knows what is happening. My husband is very supportive and my best friend. Thank you everyone for the comments. Feeling better. Just ready to have the surgery, and start my road to a thinner me and feeling healthy and happy.