I was approved for an emergency band removal by insurance and was going to pay cash for a revision during the removal. My doctor saw me Tuesday and wanted me scheduled for surgery this coming Monday, specifically because my husband is gone all summer and I had my parents here for 2 weeks to help me.

Today, they were supposed to call with surgery day instructions. Instead, they didn't return my call until 4:00 and said they hadn't put me on te schedule because "they didn't know what the doctor was thinking, scheduling me so quickly."

I explained his reasoning (he KNOWS my husband and the circumstances and he was very sincere in wanting to accommodate our circumstances.). They said they'd call back by 6:00.

Never heard back and now it's 8:00????

I don't suppose there's any hope they will call over the weekend, so I guess I'm not having my revision. I'm so, so devastated. The earliest I can see having it done now at this point is late November. ????

@@FireWife They could still call. The phones still work on the weekends don't give up yet!

Elode, I guess you were right...phones do work on weekends! I wasn't expecting anyone would call during off-hours. They are going to fit me in during lunch on Tuesday, even though it is his non-surgery day, and will rearrange appointments if needed. The doctor was pretty upset over the way things were handled. I'm super relieved! So, now I have Tuesday to look forward to

Glad it all worked out for you; good luck and wish you a speedy recovery:-)

Hang in there

It's good to hear things worked out for you. Best wishes for a speedy recovery too!

Kate

@@FireWife See! That's awesome girl! Good luck!!!

@@FireWife See! That's awesome girl! Good luck!!!

Good luck!!

Just confirmed 12:30 tomorrow!

I felt like the ball was dropped by my case manager and waiting for final approval, but I learned that being persistent and following up on all phone conversations has helped to get things back on track. Glad to hear that things were moved forward as planned.

Good luck FireWife