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At OCC - lots of waiting

SoCalDixieGal

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AmandaRaeLeo    2,146

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6:30 and still waiting I apparently am the very last surgery after everyone is exhausted for the previous 6 ops. Being a band conversion doesn't make me confident in this. The tone is not set well.

If I were in your shoes I'd strongly consider insisting on being done 1st thing in the morning with no additional cost to you. If I remember you drove so flights will be a nonissue, right?

Amanda Rae

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scsleever    104

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I am so sorry that you are having to go through this. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

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KatInFL    216

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4:24 and still waiting. My "calm" pill they gave me five hours ago has worn off. Now I'm just irritated. Mostly about the uncommunicated increase in patient load.

Ack! I don't blame you. You're almost there, though! Well, hopefully by now, you're long in recovery and feeling far calmer. I hope you relax with the good stuff and have a smooth night.

~Kat

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SweetTee    448

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I like Amanda's idea. Although I guess they are doing this on a constant basis so they are probably pretty accustomed to long days in surgery. I would probably be concerned also.

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SoCalDixieGal    172

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Yes, I plan on sharing my concerns. Especially as it is now 7 freakin 30

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AmandaRaeLeo    2,146

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Yes' date=' I plan on sharing my concerns. Especially as it is now 7 freakin 30[/quote']

Do what feels right and safe.

Amanda Rae

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altagirl    127

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So sorry to hear this - when I was at OCC I was the first one in. I had a complete melt down going into the OR. I can't imagine having to wait so long. I find it annoying that no one has popped in to give you at least a "hello and sorry you have to wait" update. However, I think when you meet Dr Ortiz and Martinez your mind will be at ease. They are both excellent doctors and it would be my guess that they will accomodate any request to postpone a day.

Sending good thoughts your way - please let us know how it is going.

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Jesser    295

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So sorry to hear this - when I was at OCC I was the first one in. I had a complete melt down going into the OR. I can't imagine having to wait so long. I find it annoying that no one has popped in to give you at least a "hello and sorry you have to wait" update. However' date=' I think when you meet Dr Ortiz and Martinez your mind will be at ease. They are both excellent doctors and it would be my guess that they will accomodate any request to postpone a day.

Sending good thoughts your way - please let us know how it is going.[/quote']

I'm pretty sure that I can foresee a meltdown in my near future as well! Lol

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MrsPiggleWiggle    65

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Oh no!!! I'm hoping no recent updates means you are either in surgery, or they gave you triple the calm down meds and you are out enjoying the loopies before surgery first thing tomorrow!

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Slim2013    16

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SoCal... I pray that ur doing ok. But you will be ok. And ur surgery will be successful!!

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FABby40    38

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SoCal......how are you doing? We're all here for you and hoping your experience at the OCC has gotten better!

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AmandaRaeLeo    2,146

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I really hope everything is okay. Please let us know.

Amanda Rae

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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
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