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Update(Venting) Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

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Thyckness718

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Ok, I am a little frustrated so let me just try to calm down first....................................ok here goes. So I went to my PCP to get my clearance from him and of course there was a problem. He couldn't clear me without seeing all my test results. So I call the hospital I am having the surgery at and of course no one is there but the receptionist because it is after 5:00pm. She was very helpful though and told the doctor that in the morning she will let them know that they have to fax my results over to him.

 

Not that I don't trust her but I wrote out everything that has to be done and as soon as I get to work in the morning I am faxing it over myself, I know you guys do not blame me right? So, as of now the surgery is still*HOPEFULLY* on for the 5th. My pcp saw me getting upset and was like no stay positive. As soon as they fax him the paperwork he will fax them the clearance. So I am keeping my fingers crossed for that. But I am sure that shouldn't be a problem. I just wished the hospital had let me know the procedure because I thought I was going to get the clearance today.

 

Next who else is tired of going to appts after appts. I have went to so many appts from May to now that I don't know what to do and am honestly just worn out and tired. The only high light of it all is that I did loss 8 pounds on my pre-op so far. Thanks for letting me vent, sorry this was a long one.

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I hear you! I was very frustrated with the whole pre-op process...meetings, tests, staff not following up, etc. Be VERY proactive and keep on top of everything. Plus, with all the appointments and tests, I had to pay $6 parking fee every time I went there. Talk about frustrating!

Just think of the positives, like losing the 8 lbs pre-op already!!! Way to go and BEST of LUCK!

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hey i hear you on that. it is very frustrating. im surprised that your INSURANCE cleared you without the PCP referral. that seems odd because my insurance wont even look at the paperwork without that clearance first.

good luck to you and im sure everything will be fine! i actually love and look forward to each appointment. that way i know im that much closer to my goal. i went through the same frustration i finished my 5th dietician appointment last tuesday and they didnt leave me a vmail until this morning saying they need me to come in and sign a HIPPA form to have them fax it over to my surgeon. thank god thats done. all i have left is my last dietician appt and im done.

you got approved so quickly im not sure why the hospital is making an issue out of a pcp referral. and based on your BMI your PCP should have just typed that up and sent it right over to your surgeon.

sorry they are giving you a hard time. good luck with everything i'm sure you will be fine!!!

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Well stay on it girl! I'm sure they will easily resolve the issue so you can continue with your date of Sept 5th. I'm rooting for you and wishing you all the luck in the world. Keep us posted!

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Girl!!! I jut had all my paper work turned into the insurance company yesterday and there was an instant feeling of relief!! Don't let this get you too upset, becuase you are soo close to the finish line!! All of this will be a mere memory soon enough!! I'll send some prayers up on your behalf!! And congrats on the 8lbs down...That's awesome :)

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It is around the corner and you know how it feels to be right at the finish line and something comes to try and stop you from crossing! Nope ain't going to happen you will have the surgery next week and by now I am praying that the PCP has faxed the clearance. I went thru the same thing but worst...I stopped and thought... ANYTHING WORTH HAVING IS WORTH FIGHTING FOR!!! I put my dukes up and kept doing what I needed and now my surgery is the 10th of SEPT! Keep us posted and you can vent anytime

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