I'm sure you guys recall all the drama I've gone through with the my doctors office staff to get my paperwork submitted to the insurance company and not being notifed once I was approved.:huh2: I honestly thought I was smooth sailing now since I have my date. And don't forget the drama about trying to make spend an additional :laugh:$483 on Optifast products for this crazy three week pre-op. After battling all this I get a call yesterday at :cursing:4:50 from the nurse at the doctor's office and they tell me I need

1. Pre-op Physcial (within six months of surgery)

2. Chest X-Ray

3. EKG

4. CBC (Blood Work)

5. Cam- 7 (Blood Work)

Of course I asked why would I JUST be told this when I'm a week and half away from my surgery 10/23. This should have been told when I gave my paperwork to be submitted, or maybe within the two weeks straight I called to get my paperwork submitted, or how about when I received my date and if all else when I came in the office to get the pre-op diet. But less than two weeks before surgery. Does this sound stupid to anyone else? So now I'm waiting for my Primary Care office to open to see I can beg my way in for an appointment to get this taken care of because of course if I can't my surgery will have to be postponed. And I've already scheduled the time off of my job.

What I don't get.. don't this doctor's office know that the lapband community is small. And if they provide poor service it will impact new clients?

Needless to say I'm PISSED.

i feel you girl i have a pulminary test for tomorrow,that will be my last one, but during all that time during the 6 months dietian classes, i didn,t know i could have had all my pre-ops done eariler, i was waiting for the surgeon office to call an schedule everything but thats not how its work.the friday after i finish all my classes. i decided to call the office she percieved to tell me all the stuff that i needed done. if only i knew to do it ahead of time. an not wait on them.things could have happen sooner. but anyway good luck an i hope the pcp can schedule you mine did, shes rooting for me, i had to do the chestxray, ekg, stress test two parts,now pulminary, hope things go as planed, you can do this, sil

My doctor's office (Primary Care) worked me in on Thursday so I will get the Physcial, EKG and orders for everything else taken care of on that day and the following day get the blood work and the actual XRAY.

I've realized something... We all have to work hard to have this surgery. We have proven the test of time. The six month weight managment, mental health eval., test etc. If we have not shown our committed we are to our new lifestyle. I don't what else we can do to prove it....

Oh no that's a mess!!! We were told alll that stuff at the informational I went to we also have to do a sleep test before even setting a date. I know they like to have the test close in time but they got to be kidding!!??!! Someone had to drop the ball! Its ok I am sure your PCP will get you in worst case I am sure you can go to say Patient First or something. Or they should get you in with one of their Docs that has an in with a lab b/c it does take time for results! WRITE A LETTER!!!! *smh*

My doctor's office (Primary Care) worked me in on Thursday so I will get the Physcial, EKG and orders for everything else taken care of on that day and the following day get the blood work and the actual XRAY.

I've realized something... We all have to work hard to have this surgery. We have proven the test of time. The six month weight managment, mental health eval., test etc. If we have not shown our committed we are to our new lifestyle. I don't what else we can do to prove it....

There ya go!!!!:laugh:

There you go...Great way of thinking. You will succeed because you just realize that it does take a lot of work and even patience when it comes to your Lap Band journey. I was frustrated at times as well. So keep your spirits up and keep going. You will be banded before you know it. We're here for ya!

If people only knew the hardwork and dedication that is involved with wls. To think that some say that we are taking the easy way out! Sxevan you are on your way girl. Keep us posted!

My surgery was cash pay so I didn't deal with the insurance company. One thing I wanted to mention was I had all of those test performed and more. My doctor explained to me that my chest x-ray was to be done within 3-4 days of my surgery. All other test were to be done within 1-2 weeks before my surgery. He said he didn't want any unexpected complications to come up as peoples medical conditions can change in a matter of days.

I know it is frustrating and I certainly understand. I just wanted to give you an insight from a different POV. I hope this helps. Wishing yo all the best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Stephanie:

I understand how you feel. I cancelled my original date in June because I was not given complete information from my surgeons office.:cool2: I was then rescheduled for 10/10/08 after completing all the test including chest xray, EKG, pysch, sleep test, nutritional counseling etc. I had endured the pre-op diet showing my commitment, but I had what I thought were just allergies. Unfortunately,after checking in the hospital, my surgery had to be cancelled because I have bronchitis.:eek:

Hang in there and goodluck with all those required test. :thumbup:I just don't understand why they didn't let you know about those requirement while you were waiting for your approval. Someone dropped the ball.:biggrin:

I feel your pain! I too have a dr. with an incompetent staff. It's like....I don't have a problem having these tests done, it’s the fact that they just call you up like "oh, you didn't know???" My pressure is rising thinking about it....LOL

I am sorry that you are going through so much. You said it right about how hard we have had to work just to get the surgery. If people understood the mental anguish that we go through trying to get all of the requirements handled... You stay strong. Just remember why you were doing this in the first place. Keep that in mind. It will all work out.