UGH!!! Frustration Central!

So, I called EMMC (my local hospital) and asked if they had gotten my referral yet. Guess WHAT! They said that they haven't recieved it yet! It's been a week! Geez, does it really take that long to get the referral? I called my PCP and haveyet to recieve a call back from the Referral Specialist! Maybe it's fate telling me "Wake up Silly! You're not ever going to have the surgery!" Sorry to be a Negative Nancy! Just getting frustrated! Thanks for "listening" to my rant!

Do not give up Jeanine, sometimes papers take forever to get from one place to another. Consider presenting yourself to your pcp office to "hand deliver" the referral. More than one person has needed to use this technique to get the ball rolling.

This is the perfect place to vent your thoughts and feelings. Hugs

I am not giving up just yet! I still have some fight left in me. I am actually quite afraid that I am again going to be denied because if my "lack of serious co-morbidities". Thanks

You HAVE to keep a positive outlook.. remember.. like attracts like. You want this? Be positive! It can't hurt!
Call your pcp once again. Let them know you will be there topick up that referral to hand carry it to the hospital. Then do it. Remember, this is just thier job...not thier life. they do not feel the same sense of urgency you do. Sometimes we just MUST be proactive to get what we need!

Hugs and positive vibes coming your way lady! Keep your chin up and your thoughts positive!

I recieved my "call back" from the referral specialist today! She said that she faxed all paperwork and records needed to the SURGEON!!!! I should be hearing back from them by the end of the week or Monday at the latest!!! I am now officially REFERED!!!

Wooooohoooooooo ! ! !

I understand completely Jeanine.  Once I made up my mind that I wanted the surgery, I didn't let up on anybody who was hindering the process. I think they hurried up just to shut me up!  LOL!

Just hand in there.  It does take a little time.

Colleen