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Cancelled last night/today
Sadly I had to cancel my surgery. After the situation with the walk in clinic yesterday and a conversation with the last doctor I saw for my asthma, giving medical clearance is not something taken lightly in my area. After talking to the doctor that turned me down yesterday I certainly understand his position. It is a big responsibility and he basically told me that he really wants me to have a safe surgery but does not know my medical status well enough to feel confident giving the OK. It makes sense.
I got a call from Dr. Tachmes operating room manager this morning offering to call the office that I went to yesterday but it really won't do any good. I am super upset....months of anticipation and it ends like this. Not to mention the wasted plane ticket and time off I have scheduled....Lots of money down the drain.
I really wish I had been given all the forms and info about what I needed to do on my end much sooner than 10 days ago. Not enough time.
My advise to anyone planning surgery:
Make sure the doc you are scheduled with communicates to you a couple months in advance what you need to do to prepare. Planning and preparing takes time, especially if you have any medical conditions. Laws are different in different states. I have had general anesthesia here in this state and don't recall my well controlled asthma being an issue but in Florida I was told it is state law to treat it as a pre-existing medical condition and require a medical history and medical clearance. This is why my surgery is not going to work out...at least not this time around.
Well, next time I am able to manage some time off (I am the sole worker in my own new business) at least I will know what I need to be prepared. This is so lame and I am so deflated (my buttocks and my mood!)
I got a call from Dr. Tachmes operating room manager this morning offering to call the office that I went to yesterday but it really won't do any good. I am super upset....months of anticipation and it ends like this. Not to mention the wasted plane ticket and time off I have scheduled....Lots of money down the drain.
I really wish I had been given all the forms and info about what I needed to do on my end much sooner than 10 days ago. Not enough time.
My advise to anyone planning surgery:
Make sure the doc you are scheduled with communicates to you a couple months in advance what you need to do to prepare. Planning and preparing takes time, especially if you have any medical conditions. Laws are different in different states. I have had general anesthesia here in this state and don't recall my well controlled asthma being an issue but in Florida I was told it is state law to treat it as a pre-existing medical condition and require a medical history and medical clearance. This is why my surgery is not going to work out...at least not this time around.
Well, next time I am able to manage some time off (I am the sole worker in my own new business) at least I will know what I need to be prepared. This is so lame and I am so deflated (my buttocks and my mood!)
This is starting to look like a bust...
I went to the walk in clinic to get my medical clearance and labs done today and after 2.5 hours of waiting and getting blood drawn I was sent away with nothing. Right in the middle of the EKG (right after getting the sticky things on me) the doctor came and stopped the test. Said he needed to talk to me. It turns out he did not want to be responsible for clearing me for surgery. I called my old doctors office and was told a similar thing, that the doctor may not be willing to give clearance for a surgery done out of state. I understand but I am so annoyed! I thought this was not a big deal and I was told that lots of the people coming in from out of state just go to walk in clinics for the medical clearance. Particularly when it comes to not having insurance. I had to shop around for a while to find an office that could do it for a price I could afford. I only have two weeks till my scheduled date and now it looks like I may have to cancel. I assume I will be refunded the full amount. This certainly is not something that I have any control over. I am so pissed....frustrated....disappointed...and OUT OF TIME. I will not have time to look around the city for someone that is willing to take the responsibility of clearing me for surgery. UGH!!!!!!!
18 days till surgery!!!!
I can't believe it's so soon!!!! I feel like I still have so much to do!
I have already started packing/shopping. So far I have packed:
2 plastic shower liners for hotel bed.
2 large flat sheet (for on top of plastic liner)
benadryl pills and spray
antibacterial wipes
bandaids
gauze pads
medical tape
neosporin
chux pad
qtips
enema
gatorade
meal replacement shakes (I expect these to be an easy way to nourish my body when feeling icky first 24-48 hours)
crystal light packets (to encourage fluid intake..when water gets boring!)
lotion
face wipes
Waiting on my shipments that include:
Arnica tablets
half round foam roller to sit on in airplane and in cabs
robe (cheapy one that I can afford to bleed on)
Aero-Cel face cushion (for sleeping face down)
Next I need to go print out all the consent forms (loads of them!) and sign them so I can bring them with me on the flight.
Then it's off to the doctor to get my exam and tests for medical clearance.
After that I have to pick up my prescriptions and reserve my hotel.
Can't do any of that till I get paid tomorrow....
Hard to believe this is happening! I keep looking at my body and trying to imagine what I might look like with a little butt...and with a waist! So excited!
Anything I have overlooked? Suggestions??
I have already started packing/shopping. So far I have packed:
2 plastic shower liners for hotel bed.
2 large flat sheet (for on top of plastic liner)
benadryl pills and spray
antibacterial wipes
bandaids
gauze pads
medical tape
neosporin
chux pad
qtips
enema
gatorade
meal replacement shakes (I expect these to be an easy way to nourish my body when feeling icky first 24-48 hours)
crystal light packets (to encourage fluid intake..when water gets boring!)
lotion
face wipes
Waiting on my shipments that include:
Arnica tablets
half round foam roller to sit on in airplane and in cabs
robe (cheapy one that I can afford to bleed on)
Aero-Cel face cushion (for sleeping face down)
Next I need to go print out all the consent forms (loads of them!) and sign them so I can bring them with me on the flight.
Then it's off to the doctor to get my exam and tests for medical clearance.
After that I have to pick up my prescriptions and reserve my hotel.
Can't do any of that till I get paid tomorrow....
Hard to believe this is happening! I keep looking at my body and trying to imagine what I might look like with a little butt...and with a waist! So excited!
Anything I have overlooked? Suggestions??
Provider Review
So far I have been VERY pleased with my experience. Great staff, love Tina the surgery coordinator. Super helpful! They have been great at communicating with me and letting me know what can realistically be accomplished. In fact, Dr Tachmes spoke to me on the phone himself today and was very kind, reassuring and took his time with me. I never felt rushed. I feel like communication is very important to this team and I really appreciate this.