Guest guest Posted February 10, 2005 Report Share Posted February 10, 2005 Well, it's been exactly six months today since the last time I heard anything from SSF. At that time, I saw Dr. Stiles and she approved me for lap. She wanted me to do a sleep apnea test (which I did--you all know that trauma and got my dreaded machine), improved my blood pressure, cholesterol and muscle enzyme imbalance, all of which I've done. She ordered follow-up in 2-3 months. I guess I mistakenly figured I would be scheduled for an appointment because I never heard a word. I shared that I got very frustrated and virtually gave up in the ensuing months, I lost my support group (long story) and decided the hell with it. My daughter, who initially was terrified, pitched a fit and made me get back on track (very mature for not quite 14). I don't know how much weight I gained (just know I did) but lost it all plus another 1.5 pounds by the time I went to pre-op support last month. At that time, Gitty read us the riot act for still being around and not making progress and had us fill out a form to evaluate where we were. I was pretty pissed about that--I didn't need to hear from her how frustrated SHE was seeing the same people in pre-op support month after month. I filled it out and then some--wrote paragraphs about the delay and my frustration. I decided to give them two weeks. Saturday it will be three, so I called this morning. Marina is no longer there but I left a message. In less then five minutes I got a return call from a new gal named . She was appalled that I had fallen through the cracks. She said they've had lots of personnel changes but that was no excusse and she could get me in to see Dr. Stiles this afternoon at 4:45. At first I said no because of work consideration but then she said the next appointment was 3/4 so I said the heck with work and took it. I'm somewhat panicked but trying to pull it together for this rush trip from Sacramento to SSF. I had the presence of mine to keep all the test results and I have them in a binder, so I pulled them to show Dr. Stiles where I was on the original tests on 2/5/2004 and the most recent tests which were follow ups on 10/19 and there is a marked improvement in all areas. I hope that is enough to get scheduled. Even though I lost family support except for my daughter, I've had lots of people from my church step up and say they would be there for me. It's pretty amazing how I was able to rebuild my support group. I was so brokenhearted about the family thing, but then you know how family can be. With the exception of my daughter, there is no one else right now except the surrogate family I have built. I have been pretty silent on this list because I just didn't feel like dumping my frustration on you all, but it's amazing to me that I've gotten what have amounted to "Hey Where Are You" emails and that has really kept me going. So whatever your beliefs are, pray, light a candle, etc. that I don't get in a wreck going to SSF I'm so nervous, and that things go well. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 10, 2005 Report Share Posted February 10, 2005 That's great news, Chris! I'm really glad that your friends at church (and your wonderful daughter) have stepped up to the plate. You'll be on the other side in no time now. Don't give up!!! Laurie W. Boy, Now I'm Nervous Well, it's been exactly six months today since the last time I heard anything from SSF. At that time, I saw Dr. Stiles and she approved me for lap. She wanted me to do a sleep apnea test (which I did--you all know that trauma and got my dreaded machine), improved my blood pressure, cholesterol and muscle enzyme imbalance, all of which I've done. She ordered follow-up in 2-3 months. I guess I mistakenly figured I would be scheduled for an appointment because I never heard a word. I shared that I got very frustrated and virtually gave up in the ensuing months, I lost my support group (long story) and decided the hell with it. My daughter, who initially was terrified, pitched a fit and made me get back on track (very mature for not quite 14). I don't know how much weight I gained (just know I did) but lost it all plus another 1.5 pounds by the time I went to pre-op support last month. At that time, Gitty read us the riot act for still being around and not making progress and had us fill out a form to evaluate where we were. I was pretty pissed about that--I didn't need to hear from her how frustrated SHE was seeing the same people in pre-op support month after month. I filled it out and then some--wrote paragraphs about the delay and my frustration. I decided to give them two weeks. Saturday it will be three, so I called this morning. Marina is no longer there but I left a message. In less then five minutes I got a return call from a new gal named . She was appalled that I had fallen through the cracks. She said they've had lots of personnel changes but that was no excusse and she could get me in to see Dr. Stiles this afternoon at 4:45. At first I said no because of work consideration but then she said the next appointment was 3/4 so I said the heck with work and took it. I'm somewhat panicked but trying to pull it together for this rush trip from Sacramento to SSF. I had the presence of mine to keep all the test results and I have them in a binder, so I pulled them to show Dr. Stiles where I was on the original tests on 2/5/2004 and the most recent tests which were follow ups on 10/19 and there is a marked improvement in all areas. I hope that is enough to get scheduled. Even though I lost family support except for my daughter, I've had lots of people from my church step up and say they would be there for me. It's pretty amazing how I was able to rebuild my support group. I was so brokenhearted about the family thing, but then you know how family can be. With the exception of my daughter, there is no one else right now except the surrogate family I have built. I have been pretty silent on this list because I just didn't feel like dumping my frustration on you all, but it's amazing to me that I've gotten what have amounted to "Hey Where Are You" emails and that has really kept me going. So whatever your beliefs are, pray, light a candle, etc. that I don't get in a wreck going to SSF I'm so nervous, and that things go well. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 10, 2005 Report Share Posted February 10, 2005 I'm truly blessed. Suddenly the other side doesn't seem so far away anymore. ChrisLaurie W wrote: That's great news, Chris! I'm really glad that your friends at church (and your wonderful daughter) have stepped up to the plate. You'll be on the other side in no time now. Don't give up!!! Laurie W. Boy, Now I'm Nervous Well, it's been exactly six months today since the last time I heard anything from SSF. At that time, I saw Dr. Stiles and she approved me for lap. She wanted me to do a sleep apnea test (which I did--you all know that trauma and got my dreaded machine), improved my blood pressure, cholesterol and muscle enzyme imbalance, all of which I've done. She ordered follow-up in 2-3 months. I guess I mistakenly figured I would be scheduled for an appointment because I never heard a word. I shared that I got very frustrated and virtually gave up in the ensuing months, I lost my support group (long story) and decided the hell with it. My daughter, who initially was terrified, pitched a fit and made me get back on track (very mature for not quite 14). I don't know how much weight I gained (just know I did) but lost it all plus another 1.5 pounds by the time I went to pre-op support last month. At that time, Gitty read us the riot act for still being around and not making progress and had us fill out a form to evaluate where we were. I was pretty pissed about that--I didn't need to hear from her how frustrated SHE was seeing the same people in pre-op support month after month. I filled it out and then some--wrote paragraphs about the delay and my frustration. I decided to give them two weeks. Saturday it will be three, so I called this morning. Marina is no longer there but I left a message. In less then five minutes I got a return call from a new gal named . She was appalled that I had fallen through the cracks. She said they've had lots of personnel changes but that was no excusse and she could get me in to see Dr. Stiles this afternoon at 4:45. At first I said no because of work consideration but then she said the next appointment was 3/4 so I said the heck with work and took it. I'm somewhat panicked but trying to pull it together for this rush trip from Sacramento to SSF. I had the presence of mine to keep all the test results and I have them in a binder, so I pulled them to show Dr. Stiles where I was on the original tests on 2/5/2004 and the most recent tests which were follow ups on 10/19 and there is a marked improvement in all areas. I hope that is enough to get scheduled. Even though I lost family support except for my daughter, I've had lots of people from my church step up and say they would be there for me. It's pretty amazing how I was able to rebuild my support group. I was so brokenhearted about the family thing, but then you know how family can be. With the exception of my daughter, there is no one else right now except the surrogate family I have built. I have been pretty silent on this list because I just didn't feel like dumping my frustration on you all, but it's amazing to me that I've gotten what have amounted to "Hey Where Are You" emails and that has really kept me going. So whatever your beliefs are, pray, light a candle, etc. that I don't get in a wreck going to SSF I'm so nervous, and that things go well. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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