Confused, Irritated, Nervous.....

[LACRACRA2 58]

My surgery is scheduled for 7/6/16 but found out today it may get postponed. Apparently they didn't read all my paperwork clearly. They are just realizing I haven't used my cpap machine since 2009. So now they want me to go have a sleep study done before I can have surgery so that I can bring my cpap machine with me to the hospital. I am on day 2 of my pre op liquid diet and I'm beyond upset if I'm doing this and it gets delayed. pity party I know.

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[OKCPirate 5,323]

Well that sucks. Glad I am out of managed care. (yes I know that is of no help, but I am feeling rather smug about that decision).

[Valentina 2,642]

My surgery is scheduled for 7/6/16 but found out today it may get postponed. Apparently they didn't read all my paperwork clearly. They are just realizing I haven't used my cpap machine since 2009. So now they want me to go have a sleep study done before I can have surgery so that I can bring my cpap machine with me to the hospital. I am on day 2 of my pre op liquid diet and I'm beyond upset if I'm doing this and it gets delayed. pity party I know.

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Since it was their oversight, suggest that you are available to do a sleep study test tomorrow--Monday, or even over the weekend. Be assertive, but not aggressive.

There is still time to get it done. They need to step up and make it happen---in my opinion.

Good luck and let us know...

[LACRACRA2 58]

I don't know how they missed it which ticks me off even more. But also being on the liquid diet pre op and may not need to be just yet. I need answers ASAP and tomorrow is Friday. Ugh!!!! Just venting.

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[LACRACRA2 58]

That is what I am hoping for. They told me today that they faced my info over to a sleep center and should get a call soon. That was at 11am. Never got a call. Here is hoping for one first thing in the morning. Thank you.

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*faxed

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[Valentina 2,642]

I would call THEM.

I would keep calling until you are scheduled or released from having the test.

I would graciously remind them that it is THEIR oversight , not yours.

I would remind them that you are already on your pre op diet.

I would ask them why do you need to have a sleep study test if you haven't used your CPAP in years and you "ain't" dead yet.

I would advise them that you are available for testing Friday, over the weekend and Monday.

Way back in the day, when I was pre testing I refused to have a sleep study. I had absolutely no history of any sleep disorder==no apnea, no snoring, notta, nothing. I suggested and my Dr. agreed that I take a pulmonary function test. That is the test that fire fighters have to take yearly to ensure their lung capacity. Why don't you suggest taking a "PFT" (medical jargon ) It is much easier to schedule and takes much less time--about 1hr.

Can't hurt to ask, right?

Back in my day, the PATIENT was always to come first. What happened?

I will keep my fingers, toes and eyes crossed for a satisfying outcome for you, Friend.

Let us know what you find out--every step of the way. Yes, I'm nosy, but I REALLY care. See? now I'm aggravated for YOU.

[LACRACRA2 58]

Thank you

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[LACRACRA2 58]

Have to have another sleep study. Have sleep consult Wednesday the 29th and sleep study same night. Said I would get my results back in time for surgery.

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[Swinde37 13]

I hope everything works out. They just decided I have to see a cardiologist, but apparently I have a very busy surgeon, so I have time to get it done.

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