Psych Clearance Frustration

alexer · October 3, 2011

So I finally got a date the last time I met with my surgeon - October 17th. (SO CLOSE!) He asked me to lose 10 pounds before the next time we met, and to meet with the psychiatrist again for the final clearance. The first time the psych wanted me to get stable on my antidepressant before clearing me. So I lost the 10 pounds and met with the psych. All good, right?

Well, the psych told me he needed to get in touch with MY psychiatrist and therapist first, and that it should only take a few days. It has literally been a MONTH since then and he hasn't managed to get in touch with the psych yet (he did call the therapist.) My psych claims they've been playing "phone tag" but I suspect that neither of them have really put in the effort. I mean, how hard is it, really? A 3-minute phone conversation?

So either way tomorrow I'm starting the liquid fast, even though this might have to be postponed. They can't send everything into insurance without the clearance, so I still might get bad news. Ugh! When I told the surgeon about this last Friday, to his credit he was pissed too and told me to call him if I don't hear anything from the coordinator or psych by tomorrow.

I'm so stressed and annoyed about this. It wouldn't be the end of the world to postpone a month or a couple of weeks, but it seems like such a lame reason. I've gone through so much with the tests and clearances and now this?

Anyway, wish me luck! I feel pretty good about the liquid fast, at least, and have stocked up on lots of Protein Powder and Crystal Lite the list the nutritionist gave me also included Diet Snapple, strangely enough, so I got a case of that, too. Onward!

MsC · October 3, 2011

That is incredibly frustrating! There was some foot dragging by this office or that during my process as well. I had to stay actively involved to make sure that everything happened and all was finally sent to my insurance company. You sound like you are nearly there. Sending good vibes your way!

Felicia · October 4, 2011

That would make me soooo mad! Everyone I have been involved with is like that. But if it was them and their stuff you better believe they would be on top of it. So I call my Surgeons office and bug them whenever I want. Yes I may be a huge pest, yes I am annoying, Yes I have a lot of mundane things to say but it's my body,my money, and my surgery and it's so important to me so POOOO on them. I would say stay on top of them until they get it done. Sorry you have to go thru all that, I know how hard it can be.

alexer · October 4, 2011

That is incredibly frustrating! There was some foot dragging by this office or that during my process as well. I had to stay actively involved to make sure that everything happened and all was finally sent to my insurance company. You sound like you are nearly there. Sending good vibes your way!

thank you! i got some good news yesterday, the surgeon's secretary told me that the claim had already been submitted and that they're waiting on the response...although part of me is like, could that really be true? is she thinking of someone else? haha

alexer · October 4, 2011

That would make me soooo mad! Everyone I have been involved with is like that. But if it was them and their stuff you better believe they would be on top of it. So I call my Surgeons office and bug them whenever I want. Yes I may be a huge pest, yes I am annoying, Yes I have a lot of mundane things to say but it's my body,my money, and my surgery and it's so important to me so POOOO on them. I would say stay on top of them until they get it done. Sorry you have to go thru all that, I know how hard it can be.

i really should be more pro-active about this, you're right, it's my life and surgery and it's a really major thing! thank you.