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[hopeliveshere 294]

I have been navigating my way through my checklist of tests that i have to complete. I just spoke to my bariatric coordinator to tell her this and she told me she hasnt received any test results on me yet. so now i am confused is it my job to gather all these reports and send them to her or is it the duty of each of the specialists that i saw to fax over the results?

[Beach Lover 1,084]

I think you need to call your bariatric coordinator for that answer. Each one is probably different so I would check with the office.

[DeniseM 238]

I had to do that with several doctors. I wanted to have my surgery before my husband deployed so he would be there to help me, and if I had waited for all the different specialists to send in the records I probably still wouldn't have had my surgery! Because I was on such a specific time line (ended up having my surgery 10 days before he left) I got copies of the records that were needed and then hand delivered them to my bariatric coordinator. It was inconvenient, but it was the only way to ensure that they were received so my surgery could be scheduled.

[hopeliveshere 294]

I had to do that with several doctors. I wanted to have my surgery before my husband deployed so he would be there to help me, and if I had waited for all the different specialists to send in the records I probably still wouldn't have had my surgery! Because I was on such a specific time line (ended up having my surgery 10 days before he left) I got copies of the records that were needed and then hand delivered them to my bariatric coordinator. It was inconvenient, but it was the only way to ensure that they were received so my surgery could be scheduled.

thanks, looks like its time for me to start making some phone calls. I mean seriously i saw the cardiologist in june and they still havent sent anything over thats ridiculous

[DeniseM 238]

Yeah, technically they are supposed to send the reports, but having worked for the past 20 years in the medical field, I know what REALLY happens, and bottom line, if you want something done, do it yourself! And don't let them tell you that you cannot get copies of your own records- you are legally entitled to them, and you just need to sign a release form to get your own copy. Some offices might be jerks and make you pay for the copies, but it should just be a few dollars.

[Shrinkingmom 218]

Take the bull by the horns and handle it yourself. You know the old saying... "if you want something done right, do it yourself"! If you wait on them you could look at a very long postponement. My coordinator laughed because she had doubles on everything since I asked for copies at my visits and faxed them to her immediately, then they faxed them. I didn't want to take any chances on delays! Good luck with the paperwork! You can do it but just stay on top of it!!

[TwinsMama 483]

I second what everyone said. I took copies to my Coord. it was much easier on my mind to know that she had everything she needed. And yes, there were times she had multiple copies, but I was much more at ease knowing she had my complete file.