Soooo....Being that I'm a self pay my doctor suggested I go to another hospital he was affiliated with being that they had a "package price" for VSG. I was originally scheduled at Freehold Centre State Hospital but he suggested Raritan Bay so I rescheduled for that hospital. Today was my pre-op testing and tour of the hospital (my surgery is schedule for April 11). OMG it was the filthiest hospital I have ever been in. I couldn't believe it. So I called my doctor to tell him it's a big NO WAY on that hospital and of course he's on vacation can't reschedule until Monday. So now I have no idea when my surgery will be. Even though I'm disappointed I keep thinking of this quote I saw on FB "If the train doesn't stop at your stop, it wasn't your train." I'm just not meant to have my surgery at that hospital.

I would have done the same!

Don't be discouraged. This is too important a procedure for u to be uneasy with the location. While I understand it may be more difficult being self pay, your health and safety is worth it. I'm not willing to take risks like that with my body. I found the top Bariatric surgeon in Dallas and a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence for it. You have to do what makes you comfortable.

Thanks for the encouragement ladies. I'm just hoping the new date isn't too far away. My head hurts thinking about trying to reschedule my life. I had it all worked out for this date. Ugh

I would have done the same thing, it might be frustrating, but think of it this way...

Would you rather not weight and have to be in a dirty hospital, or wait a little longer for something better?

But I know it is frustrating, it took me 2 years to even get accepted! And I had to go to 3 different hospitals before finding the one my insurance approved. But trust me, in the end, it is worth it..and all the frustrations will disappear! Keep your head up, look towards the future and good luck in your journey

Woohoo! Just got my date, at a CLEAN hospital!, for April 17. Feeling much better about all this. Although it's a week later it's surely worth the wait. So relieved!

Yay!!! You're on your way.