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Just found out today that my surgery scheduled for the 26th of this month is cancelled because my surgeon resigned from the hospital. I have no details about why. I am beyond upset. I was getting so excited! I have been waiting for months. I have had all the required pre-testing and was getting ready to start my pre-op diet. I don't know what to do. The secretary told me the doctor will be calling me personally to discuss this. I have no idea what to do. If I go to another doctor, it will be out of state, and I will have to start all over! I am just completely devastated. I had so much hope, and now it is all gone.........

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I would call his practice and tell them that you need either need copies of your file or the originalsn (If they make copies they will charge you for them.). Find a surgeon who will accept your previous tests etc and hopefully this will lesson the wait you have arranging for the surgery at a new office.

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don't lose hope!! there r plenty of doc that do this surgery!! ditto on the above comment. get ur file and take to another doc. i had to change docs and it wasn't that bad!!! u will get there!!!:confused:

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surely you wouldnt have to start all over just because your surgeon quit. First I would find out if this doctor is planning on moving to another hospital and is going to continue to see his current patients. If not, then get a copy of your records and find another doctor. And I would NOT pay for copies of your records- its not your fault the doctor screwed this up for you.

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Hang in there. Make phone calls! Some hospitals have so many patients, calling you might not be at the top of their priority list. I know how much work it is getting to this stage. Don't let yourself fall through the cracks.

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Don't lose hope. I agree with everyone get your paperwork ASAP.

Wait to talk to your Dr. if he calls in a reasonable amt. of time.

I'm sure he realizes he left a few people in the lurch and if he doesn't have compassion for that and calls you soon you may be glad to go to another surgeon.

I had to do something similar. I started with the Dr's at NYU but then found that my insurance is out of network for them

so I got my paperwork and found another surgeon that does accept my insurance. I got no flack at all about asking for my paperwork .

I hope it all goes well for you.

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Thanks everyone for the advice and support. I have an appointment on July 29 in Pittsburgh, PA. It is about 1 hour 45 min away, but I did some research and it is a very good hospital. Thanks again!!!

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Thanks everyone for the advice and support. I have an appointment on July 29 in Pittsburgh, PA. It is about 1 hour 45 min away, but I did some research and it is a very good hospital. Thanks again!!!

West Penn or Magee?

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Magee's, do you know anything about?

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This was probably a blessing in disguise. You might want to wonder why the Practicing Surgeon resigned...

Contact your bariatric coordinator or Insurance to find out who else you may go to to get the surgery performed.

All the best!

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