Help? (a bit long)

Good Morning everyone, I need some suggestions regarding a rather unusual situation. One week post-op was the last time I saw my surgeon for a check up, and here's why. I'm originally from the suburbs of Philly, however, I'm a full-time student in Pittsburgh, about 6 hours away. That being said, I'm covered on my mother's insurance which only covers healthcare providers out in the greater Philly area. So, when I had my RNY it was done over my 3 week holiday break by a local surgeon. She saw me at 1 week to give me the o.k. to return to school, but everytime I have tried to schedule an appointment, I get hell from her scheduling assistant. I have painstakingly explained to her on more than one occasion that I am a full-time student who lives too far away to schedule a same day/week appointment. She does not seem to get this, because everytime I tell her I need at least 2 weeks to plan around class and exams, she gives serious attitude.

However, her attitude isn't my main concern. What I'm concerned about is being given a clean bill of health, and making sure that my labs are OK. In addition to all of this, my health insurance is about to run out becuase I graduate at the end of April and my new job doesn't begin until June.

Any suggestions on what I should do?

I would schedule all my appts thru the end of insurance now - get past ole girl's attitude and keep it moving - when you do go in for your next appt - explain this whole thing to your doc - they should work it out so that you are just find during the April to June time gap

I would ask to speak to the doctor personally as well. Maybe that would make the assistants 'tude dissolve quickly!

One thing that I may suggest is that you give her a specific date that you have in mind for your appointment.  Sometimes we give "appointment setters" too much credit....lol.  Half of the time they really aren't listening.  This is what I had to do with my doctors.  On certain days I know that I can't do morning and I tell them from the beginning...why do some of them still insist on trying to give me an appointment for 10 am..........go figure. 

Just keep on them.  Have your calendar in hand and make sure you communicate well.  If the "appointment setter" is having problems, talk to the office manager or the insurance co-ordinator.

Best wishes to you!!!!!!!!

Thanks ladies!