It's a DATE!

[Big Opie 32]

If you have been following me you know that I was waiting for a surgery date. I got a call on August 27-and have a set date! October 12 at 1 p.m, and I have to be at the hospital by 11 a.m that morning. Since I've been having so many issues with this clinic, when I told my dad, he said that I needed to call them and double check that this is scheduled for the Bypass and not the Gastric Sleeve. When I called and spoke with the receptionist, she said that she saw I was scheduled for the gastric sleeve surgery, which she said right away "that's not right is it?" and I told her no that it's not, and that I spoke with a nurse yesterday who put a note on my account that said I was supposed to have the bypass not the sleeve.

I have been having so many issues with this clinic, that it is slowly making the trust and faith that I have in my surgeon diminish. They've been giving me the run around for the last 2 months and just making me extremely stressed.

I will be making an appointment with my surgeon to tell him all the crap that I have gone through the last 2 months, to make sure that he is aware of what's going on in his clinic and to make sure that he is still comfortable doing the bypass.

That's all for now ya'll!

[toasty 371]

I think you have every right to be very concerned, and I am glad to hear you are going to be having a serious discussion with your doctor. Good luck!

[Dream4tc 192]

Congratulations on your date set! I would definately clarify that and speak with your surgeon. However, to put you at more ease,....as a nurse, we are required to obtain consent with your specific procedure on a consent form that you have to agree to and sign. You will also be asked numerous times about the procedure you will be having by the pre-op team, anesthesiologist, and your surgeon. I am excited for you, and it sounds like the office needs better management. I am sure that is stressful. Be assured, they will not do the wrong procedure on you...if they do...you can own the hospital by the time you are done with lawsuits out the wazoo against all involved in your care. Definately let your surgeon know. Good luck and congrats!!!