RANTING

When I had my surgery they also had an IVC filter put in to protect me against blood clots in my lungs.  I was scheduled to have it taken out a couple of weeks ago, actually was on the procedure table for over an hour before they said I had to reschedule.  Rescheduled for last week but had to cancel because I came down with a cold and they wouldnt do it.  So now that I am feeling better I just called to reschedule again and they are telling me I have to have a prescription for it.  WHY???  I didnt have to have one when I was there a couple of weeks ago so why do I have to have one now.  And getting through to the surgical coordinator to get  prescription is like pulling teeth!!!  Why do these things have to be so darn difficult???  I dont understand!!

Wow Brenda,

A prescription to have it removed? Is the surgical coordinator with your Primary Care Doctor or your surgeon?

I know I plan to stay on my PCP to keep my referrals current to see my surgeon. So far she has been good about it. The referrals are good for 3 months. When I see my surgeon on the 22nd, I am going to ask how often I need to see him and than I am going to ask if I can have my referrals extended for longer, if I have to see him regularly.

I hope that you get in touch with her soon.

Hang in there Brenda!   It will all work out despite the frustrations!!

After reading yours, Melanie's, & Tanya's woes, I'm sooooo glad I have Dr. Mo & his team.  Ya'll should NOT be treated the way you have been. It's just not right!  So rant on!!

I love Dr. Halmi and have no problem with him but trying to get the surgical coordinator on the phone is tough.  Thankfully I have her email and got an answer pretty quickly.  She faxed over a prescription to have this procedure done. 

The real problem I have is with the hospital right now because they are the ones that I am dealing with on all this.  The little girl that told me I needed a prescription called back an hour later telling me that I need to have bloodwork done before also.  I was under the impression that the results were good for 90 days and it hasnt even been 2 months since I had them done before.   Gonna call tomorrow and see if I have to have this thing removed at all.  I know they leave it in if it has caught a clot or has adhered to the walls of the vein. 

i'm just going to go with my gut, this SUCKS! sorry for the language folks.  Brenda, love ya, sending you a cyber hug and prayers. lys

Sorry you are having such trouble Brenda.  Hopefully things will go alot smoother for us ALL soon!

Tanya