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I had my initial consult in October, I had psych eval, dr's talk, watched emmi online, did several support groups, talked to the nurtritionist, had some of my preops done. Finally got an approval from my insurance company. I received a call from the Dr.'s Office yesterday and they told me they had good news, they told me I was scheduled for my procedure on 12/5/2010. (this was the earliest appointment they had) I am furious, can someone please give me advice to calm my nerves and temper.

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Well you can always find another surgeon where are you from? Why they can't get you in til december is crazy!!! Your pysch eval should be good for a yr and as long as you meet ur insurances requirements for the surgery u can switch doctors. Sometimes insurance companies can recommend surgeons too so you might want to ask them.

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I had my initial consult in October, I had psych eval, dr's talk, watched emmi online, did several support groups, talked to the nurtritionist, had some of my preops done. Finally got an approval from my insurance company. I received a call from the Dr.'s Office yesterday and they told me they had good news, they told me I was scheduled for my procedure on 12/5/2010. (this was the earliest appointment they had) I am furious, can someone please give me advice to calm my nerves and temper.

That's annoying! If it was me and I was set on that physician group, I would become the biggest pest! I would call once a week and see if they have any cancellations! (By the way - I have done this before and it really works!)

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Well you can always find another surgeon where are you from? Why they can't get you in til december is crazy!!! Your pysch eval should be good for a yr and as long as you meet ur insurances requirements for the surgery u can switch doctors. Sometimes insurance companies can recommend surgeons too so you might want to ask them.

thank you..i will try contacting my insurance, i am from los angeles..

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