So, I have been very proactive about making certain all of my appts were scheduled well in advance. I've been in this process since July. Long story short, I scheduled my sleep consultation twice and both times it was cancelled with no advance notice and no valid reason. So I finally was able to get that appt knocked out weeks ago and now I'm waiting to have the actual sleep study done and these folks are dragging their feet. This is the last appt outside of my last nut visit on the 15th. I'm literally stalking the Sleep Health office and they aren't moving unless I am calling them. I finally have a study appt and now they are saying they don't know if my insurance will cover it. Back to the waiting game...so frustrated!! I keep telling myself things may be crazy right now but at the end of the day I will have my surgery...period! Its just delayed right now. *sigh*

I feel you! I have had to be proactive and aggressive through every stage of this journey, my doctors office sort of sucks at follow up, but he is the best doctor here, so I put up with it. Half the time they don't return calls at all! Ugh. I just got my insurance approval last week, and I keep calling them to schedule but haven't heard anything yet. *so* irritated. Keep going though, you will get there!

@Alley - yeah I have relatives who have gone through this surgeon and also some of the staff in my PCP's office has used this Dr. as well. I live in a large city so all the referrals speak volumes, I just want them to be on top of things to the degree they are on top of getting my payments before I begin an appt!

I like what some one said about this process. It's like a full time job in itself. I understand you completely, i been in it since June. I have my second Nut visit, pre op class same day. , and then I'll see my Surgeon next week. So, this all can be challenging at times.

but, your on the right track.

You are worth it.

Hard work pays off. After all this effort, you will Rock your sleeve.

Keep pro active with it. Good luck.

Keep after it. I called the cardiologist and he couldn't get me in for a month so I called the doc and he said I could see any cardiologist so I made an appointment with the first one that I could get me in asap. I would call another sleep clinic. My sleep study was scheduled and done in 4 days.

My process has been a whirlwind. In less than 2 months, I've seen all the necessary people. My surgeon has scheduled my surgery 12-31. I am waiting on insurance approval but the Bariatric center foresees no problems with that. I have to meet with the surgeon again 12-11. pre-op class 12-20, pre-op physical w/ pcp 12-21. I hope all goes well! Excited but nervous!

UGH! I wish ppl would do their jobs. I have to pick up all of my results and tests and fax them myself just to make sure it gets done. all the offices know me by my first name. I've done most of the work. Keep it up and it will all fall into place.

Best of luck!!!

Thx to all those that empathize ...we are all in it together!

@tina - did i miss something? I feel u were going to make a point about this thread, but i feel that I missed it? Can u bring it home for the rest of our benefit?

I just feel bad for the folks that meet the criteria, make themselves available for appointments, then get the 'runaround' . Sometimes I think my hospital is making it too easy! I didn't mean to mess with your feelings. I just hate to depend on others for my health.

@tina - you didn't bother my feelings...just knew you were trying to make a point but needed clarity. Thx for sharing!

I feel your aggravation, I personally been done with my last dietary since 11/12 and I was expecting for my packet to be sent to insurance and it still hasn't been sent yet. The bariatric office is making me take a sleep study (this Thursday) and another session with the psychologist (tomorrow). I'm really hoping this is the last steps because i'm just ready to get this show on the road...I really hope everything goes smoothly through out the rest of your process...I know at the end it will be worth it.

I hear you Queen. We just have to stay focused and positive remembering that its all worth it!

How's your process going?

Hi Queen, I don't know how I missed this post but my file was submitted to insurance today! Took long enough. How are you doing?

Well I wish you the best! I had surgery the 3rd of this month and I was released 4 days later. Then I was hospitalized last week for dehydration, i'm home now and doing better and even thought I had some complications I don't regret the surgery. So just keep motivated because it is worth it. I can watch my video blogs too just to hear some of my story.

Congrats girlie and Im glad you are better. We are going to want an update around the 2nd! lol.