Question:
I'M GOING CRAZY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

BEWARE!! VERY LONG!!! I HAVE BEEN APPROVED FOR SURGERY SINCE JUNE 2003. MY ORIGINAL SURGERY DATE WAS FOR APRIL 28, 2004. I GOT MOVED UP TO MARCH 19TH THEN MARCH 1ST BECAUSE MY INSURANCE WILL BE ENDING IN MAY. WELL ON FEB. 24TH WHEN I WENT FOR MY FINAL CONSULT, THE SURGEON TOLD ME THAT IT WILL HAVE TO BE POSTPONE BECAUSE HE INJURIED HIMSELF WILL PERFORMING SURGERY. WELL MY NEW DATE WAS SCHEDULED FOR MARCH 26TH. I GOT A CALL ON MARCH 11 STATING THAT THE SURGERY HAS TO BE POSTPONE AGAIN AND I WOULD GET A CALL AS TO WHEN MY NEW DATE WILL BE. HE IS THE ONLY SURGEON IN THE AREA THAT PERFORMS WLS (I ALREADY CHECKED). THE INSURANCE COMPANY TOLD ME TO GET A REFERAL FOR A SURGEON OUT OF NETWORK. THAT WOULD MEAN THAT I WOULD HAVE TO TRAVEL TO CLEVELAND, DAYTON, OR COLUMBUS. THE PROBLEM WITH THAT IS I'M SURE THE OTHER SURGEONS ARE BOOKED INTO THE SUMMER. SO WHAT DO I DO? WAIT IT OUT? TRY WITH ANOTHER SURGEON AND HOPE I CAN GET IN BEFORE MAY? OR WHAT? 1 MORE THING, HOW CAN SOMEONE INJURY THEIR NECK, SHOULDER WHILE PERFORMING SURGERY?    — CAPETRA J. (posted on March 14, 2004)

March 13, 2004
I would call the other surgeons' offices & explain the time sensitivity of your insurance. They may be able to squeeze you in or slot you in to a place on the schedule that has been cancelled by someone else. I will have my fingers crossed for you!
   — Suzanna M.

March 13, 2004
Your doctor likely injured himself trying to move or help move a patient in the or. Happens all the time. Injuries to the neck, shoulders, knees and back are very common to doctors and nurses. The doc is not just operating, he helps move the patient around also. I am a nurse. Been there and done that!!!!
   — Delores S.

March 14, 2004
Holzer Center for Comprehensive Weight Loss is in Southern Ohio (Gallipolis). Comprehensive Weight Loss is based in Michigan so this number is for there 1-866-821-4541. The web address www.CCLWL.info Hope this helps, Louise
   — Louise M.

March 14, 2004
Maybe it happened for a reason. Your original date wasn't until April right? Maybe that was when it was meant to be, and moving the date was NOT meant to be. Relax, and look at it as a sign that it just isn't your time yet. Now...you may want to rethink this theory if it gets past April 28th =)
   — thekatinthehat

March 14, 2004
If you cannot find a surgeon and you HAVE to travel..I can recomemnd one that is FANTASTIC in PA. I am not sure where you are but when I seen Cleveland, that is very close to me and MY surgeon is the greatest in my book.. Great pre op and a year post op plan.. Not just in it for the money, very honest and up front, and a great and experienced hospitial staff for WLS... email me is you would like... [email protected] of Luck and GOD bless
   — Kalli R.

March 15, 2004
hi i had my surgery in cleveland at st vincient hosp my dr was dr linda patterson there are a group of dr in there with her depending what type you are haveing i would recomend them highly good luck
   — ROSEMARY A.

March 16, 2004
You can call Dr Fallang at the weight loss center in Dayton, Ohio here is the number 1-800-424-3533 He is the one that preformed mine he is highly recommened he also has a great staff that is very helpful Mine was on 12/15/03
   — Butch E.

March 16, 2004
Perhaps your surgeon could intervene on your behalf? I would explain to him the deadlines you are facing and ask him to be straight with you about whether or not he thinks he'll likely be able to do the surgery in time. If not, since you've jumped through all the hoops and waited for hims so long, maybe he can intercede on your behalf with one of the surgeons you could go to? Chances are that he knows them and perhaps they'd be more willing to do a "favor" for him than if you appealed to them directly. Just an idea. Hope things work out for you!
   — sandsonik