I think I am going to cry

Well You won't belive what happend, I went to my pre optesting today and everything went great, except the uperGI I didn't like that. I puked. and then I had to drink that nasty Drink stuff again, Grossss. ok well that is not even that bad or sad part. Why Do I want to cry, I was on my way home and I stopped At Wal-mart to pick up some things and My phone rings. well I didn't get to it on time so there was a message. I check it And It is my surgons (DR.Zahn) Office. said please call us back. so I go out to the car and I call them back after I put my stuff in the car. and then they say we have to Reset your Surgery for another day I said What WHY She said Dr. Zahn has to have Surgery and he is going to be off for 5 weeks. I started crying and I told her my surgery was on March 23 she said no now it is on April 28th. That is so far way I just stood in the parking lot crying my eyes out. Now I have to tell my work its changed and reset all my appts. Why is this happaning to me I can't belive it I was so close now I am so far way Please help I need someone who understands. thaks for letting me vent I needed that

I know it feels like it is so far away but you have to realize that some of us have been waiting over a year to get this done...You are very lucky that you are even approved. Your surgery date is only next month so be happy ;o) This will just give you a little bit more time to prepare mentally. Christina

I am truely a believer that things happen for a reason, so even though it will be hard to wait, it is better than Dr. Zahn not being able to do the surgery at all. I had Dr. Zahn for my surgeon, he is a very skilled surgeon. If he has to have surgery, 5 weeks recovery is not more then you would ask for yourself to heal. I know that the wait is so very hard, but it will be here before you know it, besides Dr. Zahn will be at his best for your surgery. Try to focus on the fact, you have a surgery date, you are approved, there are so many AMOS friends, that have not gotten that far, remember, your surgery is not cancelled, just re-scheduled. Take that month and get things in order, start excersicing some, start drinking protein shakes, make a journal, try to think only positive thoughts, and join me in a prayer, that Dr. Zahn will have a safe surgery, and a good speedy recovery. Cindy Smith Open RNY 8-6-03 -112 lbs

Think of it as a blessing you wouldn't want them to do your surgey if they are not up to par.If Dr. Zahn is having surgery then he needs to be able to give his best and be well. I would be upset too but I sure would want my surgeon be to able to give me 100%.

Hi Donna! I got the call from his office that his seminar was moved to April too because of this. Try to look on the bright side: You're approved and have a date! And maybe there's something that will happen in those extra days. Supposedly everything happens for a reason. Figure you have your miracle -- it just needed to get a few minor adjustments. Sheryl

i am so sorry you had this happen. I know when I was waiting for surgery I was terrified something woud cause a reason to cancel. Got a cold a week before. I was haunted by the fear...I was sure it was going to be postponed. I had psyched myself up that if it got canceled or postponed, there was a reason god has done this. I know god is very good to me and things will happen I may not be happy with it but god did it to protect me. Hope it helps

Boy Donna, I know what it is like to be put on hold like that.... I was supposed to have surgery in Oct., and was IN THE HOSP with my wristband on, waiting to go to surgery, 20min away... and the admin. person said, did you know your ins denied??? HUH????? Yup, I had AHCCCS and mercy care approved. But, on Oct.1 we were forced to change insurances. The one I had to choose, Phoenix Health Plan, denied. I have fought them, and lost the appeal in court. So, now I am going with just medicare, but, cant have the surgery until July 7. That means now I have to do all the preops again.... sucks huh??? lol But, I also believe that Gods will is that I have this surgery, and there is a reason for the delay. Believe me kiddo, it will come up so fast. I pray that you find comfort, and use this time to learn new things about this surgery and life after. God bless, Laury

Donna, I have felt the same way throughout the last year and a half. I was half way approved a year and half ago when my Husbands insurance changed. I had to start over from scratch. I saw Dr. Juarez at the beginning of 2003 and I just got approved this year. My surgery isn't scheduled until June 23, so I feel like I am playing the waiting game. What I have learned over this year is that it pays to be patient. I have worked to hard to let my emotions get the best of me. I am focusing on changing my eating habits now so that it is much easier after surgery. I also started lifting weights so that I don't lose as much muscle tone in the 6 months after surgery. As my couselor says..."You should try to be in the best shape possible so that you recovery after surgery goes smooth". Take one day at a time and focus on each day as a day you are working toward a new and improved you.

Hey Donna: What about your doctor???? I sure hope the surgery hes' going through is o.k. You need to say a GIANT prayer for him. Think about it. Best wishes. Carole

Ahhh....Donna.....I'm so sorry! However, count it as a blessing in disguise. What if you had surgery as planned on 3/23 and something happened physically to your surgeon DURING the surgery? Your surgeon is thinking in YOUR best interest and will operate on you when he is physically and mentally able to do so without putting you in danger. But I see your frustration though of getting this far and then having to wait another month.....and 5 days....argggh!! But hang in there!! We won't put you off! We're here for you!