Anyone else playing the waiting game?!?

[Sheribear68 3,200]

From the time I went in for my first consult (June20th) to my surgery date (feb 6) it was over 7 months.
That’s an eternity when you’ve made the decision to change your life, so I get how frustrating it is.
I still wish I’d been able to have had a November date, but I try not to be bitter about the lost 3 months

[BulletWithButterflyWings 423]

3 hours ago, PantxaPetita said:

Sooo happy I found this thread! I've been playing the waiting game for 4 years now!

My case is a bit different because I live in Spain, and I'm getting my surgery through the "social insurance" aka free (economically at least). The first time I applied I was denied because my BMI was 39 and not 40, so they sent me to a nutritionist and I lost the same 40-30 pounds I tend to loose but regained them like always. After many visits to my GP, and a bunch of paper work, finally last year I re applied and got into the "waiting list"!

The problem is.... I am 100% getting the surgery, they just won't tell me when, and it's been 10 months!! ..And it's driving me insane. On my last visit, the doctor said probably before July, but I haven't been called for the preop, semminars, nothing. I'm pretty sure the secretary recognises my voice by now 😵

I know things happen when they're supposed to, but I just feel so frustrated. I feel my life is on hold. I've gained even more weight, I'm on my highest right now, and I it's just harder than I expected.

I'm glad to see there's so much support here! I wish you all get your call very soon lovelies!

Big hug xD

Oh wow!!! I would probably make them crazy calling all the time too. I emailed my nurse so much I'm sure I made her crazy lol. I hope you get a June day!!!

[ypease 177]

Talk about a kick to the stomach (no pun intended). I just found out that the person I work for PT, is shopping her office out and has people coming to look at it on the 29th. I researched them, it is a business that has a full staff. So, more than likely they will not be keeping me. Ouch!

This is, or maybe "was" the source of my funding for my surgery. Well, I guess it is what it is. If this is what happens so be it. You know, when one door closes... Who came up with that saying anyway?

[ARMoma45 353]

On 4/15/2019 at 6:04 PM, BulletWithButterflyWings said:

Omg congrats love!!! I just found out I got approved last week. Just waiting on the coordinator to call me with a date and the rest of my last second appts.

Congrats on getting approved. I've been trying for weeks to get the financial group that handles the hospital's billing to tell me how much i'll owe them up front.

[ARMoma45 353]

On 4/15/2019 at 6:07 PM, BulletWithButterflyWings said:

Hey love!!! I got approved last week. Carrie just emailed me! Are you having the bypass or the sleeve? I'm doing bypass and I'm nervous. I wonder what last tests we will have to do before we have surgery....

Congrats...and i'm having bypass as well. As for last tests, i'm sure it's basic tests to make sure that we are healthy enough for surgery...labs and probably ekg.

[ARMoma45 353]

16 hours ago, PantxaPetita said:

Sooo happy I found this thread! I've been playing the waiting game for 4 years now!

My case is a bit different because I live in Spain, and I'm getting my surgery through the "social insurance" aka free (economically at least). The first time I applied I was denied because my BMI was 39 and not 40, so they sent me to a nutritionist and I lost the same 40-30 pounds I tend to loose but regained them like always. After many visits to my GP, and a bunch of paper work, finally last year I re applied and got into the "waiting list"!

The problem is.... I am 100% getting the surgery, they just won't tell me when, and it's been 10 months!! ..And it's driving me insane. On my last visit, the doctor said probably before July, but I haven't been called for the preop, semminars, nothing. I'm pretty sure the secretary recognises my voice by now 😵

I know things happen when they're supposed to, but I just feel so frustrated. I feel my life is on hold. I've gained even more weight, I'm on my highest right now, and I it's just harder than I expected.

I'm glad to see there's so much support here! I wish you all get your call very soon lovelies!

Big hug xD

Oh gosh, i'd be insane by now lol...it's been a year for me but I finally got approved.

[LearningToLoveMeAgain 42]

Playing the waiting game myself after exhausting myself jumping through hoops. Glad that’s all over but not I will sit here and worry that insurance will deny. Sigh. I shouldn’t worry because I have an excellent team working with me but worrying is what I do. I can’t wait to get that call! I have no idea how long UHC takes to approve. My nurse said they won’t even tell me if i get denied, they’ll just resubmit with whatever thing the insurance company is requesting. Hurry up and wait! 😂

[BulletWithButterflyWings 423]

1 hour ago, LLaneRN said:

Playing the waiting game myself after exhausting myself jumping through hoops. Glad that’s all over but not I will sit here and worry that insurance will deny. Sigh. I shouldn’t worry because I have an excellent team working with me but worrying is what I do. I can’t wait to get that call! I have no idea how long UHC takes to approve. My nurse said they won’t even tell me if i get denied, they’ll just resubmit with whatever thing the insurance company is requesting. Hurry up and wait! 😂

I almost puked everyday because my anxiety was so bad lol

[BulletWithButterflyWings 423]

5 hours ago, ARMoma45 said:

Congrats...and i'm having bypass as well. As for last tests, i'm sure it's basic tests to make sure that we are healthy enough for surgery...labs and probably ekg.

We have to take a diet class and do bloodwork from what Leslie told me yesterday. I have to do the preop stuff on June 3rd. I have to meet with Dr Paul May 2nd. I hope we get a date close to together lol

[LearningToLoveMeAgain 42]

On 04/18/2019 at 08:30, BulletWithButterflyWings said:

I almost puked everyday because my anxiety was so bad lol

My anxiety has been horrible as well. 😕 Gratefully I have Klonopin to help but it’s just taking the edge off. I’m not a patient person in general and I’m a planner. I need to know so I can quit stressing. Not supposed to be stressing with Long QT Syndrome. 😳

[BulletWithButterflyWings 423]

My anxiety has been horrible as well. [emoji53] Gratefully I have Klonopin to help but it’s just taking the edge off. I’m not a patient person in general and I’m a planner. I need to know so I can quit stressing. Not supposed to be stressing with Long QT Syndrome. [emoji15]

Mine is from being a planner and a control freak. I have really bad anxiety if my fate is in someone else's hands. I'm hoping my dr will call something in for my anxiety because it's making me nuts.

~Kass~

[LearningToLoveMeAgain 42]

On 04/18/2019 at 08:51, BulletWithButterflyWings said:

Mine is from being a planner and a control freak. I have really bad anxiety if my fate is in someone else's hands. I'm hoping my dr will call something in for my anxiety because it's making me nuts.

~Kass~

You sound exactly like me. Type A...it’s tough. I’ve been on 1mg Klonopin 4x a day for 3 years because I have PTSD and anxiety goes along with that. It helps but I still have to try to learn how to meditate, I’m told that helps. I have no clue how to even start because my brain doesn’t calm or shut down, lol. New skills to learn. Much luck to you. I hope you get something to help with your anxiety. I know how exhausting it is to constantly be anxious and on edge. Hugs

[hamby 11]

I am waiting also. Just heard back this morning from insurance and after they had the paperwork for a week and it was the last day they had to get in touch with me they tell me they need information from my family doctor. So now I get to wait longer

[starladustangel 270]

57 minutes ago, BulletWithButterflyWings said:

Mine is from being a planner and a control freak. I have really bad anxiety if my fate is in someone else's hands. I'm hoping my dr will call something in for my anxiety because it's making me nuts.

~Kass~

I am the same way. I do have meds for my anxiety but I hate not being in control.

[BulletWithButterflyWings 423]

8 hours ago, LLaneRN said:

8 hours ago, BulletWithButterflyWings said:

Mine is from being a planner and a control freak. I have really bad anxiety if my fate is in someone else's hands. I'm hoping my dr will call something in for my anxiety because it's making me nuts.

~Kass~

You sound exactly like me. Type A...it’s tough. I’ve been on 1mg Klonopin 4x a day for 3 years because I have PTSD and anxiety goes along with that. It helps but I still have to try to learn how to meditate, I’m told that helps. I have no clue how to even start because my brain doesn’t calm or shut down, lol. New skills to learn. Much luck to you. I hope you get something to help with your anxiety. I know how exhausting it is to constantly be anxious and on edge. Hugs

Thanks love. I meditate every night while in a hot bubble bath with those bath bombs because those scents tend to help me relax.