Guest guest Posted December 24, 2003 Report Share Posted December 24, 2003 I'm starting to get discouraged. I'm still waiting for my date and my marathon appointments were on November 13. I'm absolutely convinced this isn't going to happen for me. I'm going through a roller coaster of emotions and it's sapped me of my Christmas spirit. I don't know how to feel about this other than sad. Meanwhile, I have gallbladder attacks that REALLY take a toll on my feelings and my physical well being. I'm at the point where I don't even feel like dragging my fat butt out of bed in the morning. I can't help but feel as if I've slipped through the cracks of the medical system once again. Pity partys are no fun. *weak smile* All I want for Christmas is a phone call from Lori!!! Kathleen _________________________________________________________________ Enjoy a special introductory offer for dial-up Internet access — limited time only! http://join.msn.com/?page=dept/dialup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 24, 2003 Report Share Posted December 24, 2003 Kathleen.....Don't get discouraged. It does take about a month from your appointments for PB to call you. You might take into consideration that there was Thanksgiving week where they might have gotten backlogged. You can always call Lori and ask her where they are with your file. Find out if your file has been sent for scheduling. Lori is very helpful as she was my coordinator at first, then I had and now I am back to Lori. My appointments were October 13th and I got called in November. My surgery is scheduled for December 30th. Keep the faith and your approval will come soon. In the meantime try to have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Shirley Dr. 12-30-03 286 > I'm starting to get discouraged. I'm still waiting for my date and my > marathon appointments were on November 13. I'm absolutely convinced this > isn't going to happen for me. I'm going through a roller coaster of emotions > and it's sapped me of my Christmas spirit. I don't know how to feel about > this other than sad. Meanwhile, I have gallbladder attacks that REALLY take > a toll on my feelings and my physical well being. I'm at the point where I > don't even feel like dragging my fat butt out of bed in the morning. I can't > help but feel as if I've slipped through the cracks of the medical system > once again. Pity partys are no fun. *weak smile* All I want for > Christmas is a phone call from Lori!!! > > Kathleen > > _________________________________________________________________ > Enjoy a special introductory offer for dial-up Internet access — limited > time only! http://join.msn.com/?page=dept/dialup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 24, 2003 Report Share Posted December 24, 2003 Kathleen, Could you call Lori and asked rather than waiting for her to call you? This journey is definitely a roller coaster ride of emotions for everyone I believe. Don't let it ruin your Christmas ... you will get a date. > I'm starting to get discouraged. I'm still waiting for my date and my > marathon appointments were on November 13. I'm absolutely convinced this > isn't going to happen for me. I'm going through a roller coaster of emotions > and it's sapped me of my Christmas spirit. I don't know how to feel about > this other than sad. Meanwhile, I have gallbladder attacks that REALLY take > a toll on my feelings and my physical well being. I'm at the point where I > don't even feel like dragging my fat butt out of bed in the morning. I can't > help but feel as if I've slipped through the cracks of the medical system > once again. Pity partys are no fun. *weak smile* All I want for > Christmas is a phone call from Lori!!! > > Kathleen > > _________________________________________________________________ > Enjoy a special introductory offer for dial-up Internet access — limited > time only! http://join.msn.com/?page=dept/dialup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 24, 2003 Report Share Posted December 24, 2003 Kathleen, I had Lori too, and Shirley is right -- she is a mover and a shaker. She gets things done! Is she your rep? Ummm...I hate to manipulate (NOT!) but a box of See's Candies and a "Hope you had a nice holiday" note, mailed down to your rep right after Christmas, couldn't hurt!!! (Unless she's morbidly obese, LOL) Either way, you'll get called, kiddo. Give them a call yourself, bright and early Monday morning. I waited quite a while too, and when I finally did get my date it was 4 months away -- and I had an open procedure! I was really frustrated and very sad/discouraged. But the four months just FLEW by. I lost 15 more pounds during that time, started exercising, started taking vitamins, and did protein shakes faithfully. Look at this waiting period as "Phase I" of the home stretch -- you're on your way to the finish line, and you're getting the gift of actually being able to PREPARE for it. If you celebrate Christmas, have a blessed and peaceful next couple of days. Console yourself with the fact that by this time next year you will weigh a lot less -- just imagine the Christmas outfits! (BTW, for the first time in a LONG time, a few friends have actually got me CLOTHES this Christmas! Wahoo! Not done losing yet, either!) Laurie W. RNY - Dr. Zorn 06/26/03 Re: Waiting Kathleen.....Don't get discouraged. It does take about a month from your appointments for PB to call you. You might take into consideration that there was Thanksgiving week where they might have gotten backlogged. You can always call Lori and ask her where they are with your file. Find out if your file has been sent for scheduling. Lori is very helpful as she was my coordinator at first, then I had and now I am back to Lori. My appointments were October 13th and I got called in November. My surgery is scheduled for December 30th. Keep the faith and your approval will come soon. In the meantime try to have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.Shirley Dr. 12-30-03286> I'm starting to get discouraged. I'm still waiting for my date and my > marathon appointments were on November 13. I'm absolutely convinced this > isn't going to happen for me. I'm going through a roller coaster of emotions > and it's sapped me of my Christmas spirit. I don't know how to feel about > this other than sad. Meanwhile, I have gallbladder attacks that REALLY take > a toll on my feelings and my physical well being. I'm at the point where I > don't even feel like dragging my fat butt out of bed in the morning. I can't > help but feel as if I've slipped through the cracks of the medical system > once again. Pity partys are no fun. *weak smile* All I want for > Christmas is a phone call from Lori!!!> > Kathleen> > _________________________________________________________________> Enjoy a special introductory offer for dial-up Internet access — limited > time only! http://join.msn.com/?page=dept/dialup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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