Nicotine (continine)metabolite blood test

[Fazzini Bee 76]

My surgeons office called me to let me know that they are going to submit my paperwork for insurance approval. They told me that my insurance might request a nicotine blood test because I am a former smoker. Well , in two days I got the call to let me know that I was approved by my insurance. I assumed at this point that I didn't need to have the blood test done. I was told I'd be called in two weeks by the surgery scheduler.

Fast forward 3-4 weeks, no call. Nothing. No news, nothing. I call the surgeons office and am informed that I need to take the nicotine test to schedule surgery. 😠😠😠 Not a huge deal because I will pass the test- I occasion vape 0 nicotine just for the social aspect of it.

But what a waste of my dang time! I paid all of my surgeons fees and my deductible in full. How long would they have made me wait??

I keep considering switching surgeons because this office literally makes no contact with patients. And it bother me really, really badly. I don't have any crazy expectations, just reach out if there's a problem. I almost feel blind in this whole process. I am so frustrated.

I have a very complicated situation at work and need the surgery in May or June. And I am right in that window of scheduling.

Please pray for my patience.

[SusieQ2019 567]

Praying everything goes well for you.

[Fazzini Bee 76]

6 minutes ago, SusieQ2019 said:

Praying everything goes well for you.

Thank you so much! I had no idea that this process would be so emotionally difficult.

[SusieQ2019 567]

It is, and I know it will be well worth it in the end. I have to sign my consent form tomorrow and last blood work.

[Fazzini Bee 76]

16 hours ago, SusieQ2019 said:

It is, and I know it will be well worth it in the end. I have to sign my consent form tomorrow and last blood work.

Congrats! I pray you have a safe surgery and a quick recovery!