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Post by JC on Apr 6, 2011 13:24:29 GMT -5
Aw man this really sucks. I wonder why all this is happening. I usually try to trust my gut instinct on things but this is a tough one  I'm not sure what you could do in this situation. I wish I had better advice. I'd never tell you to NOT have the surgery but if you're uncomfortable with it then I'd be worried about you! |
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Post by pretty on Apr 6, 2011 13:31:29 GMT -5
that is super lame, hate that when you start to question whether you can trust them if they don't even have the ability to schedule things properly! go with your gut, that's the only way to go. can you call them and explain to them that their incompetence is worrying you? see if there's someone who can sort it all out? you deserve excellent care, not shoddy care. Good Luck!
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Post by italialynn on Apr 6, 2011 13:51:27 GMT -5
I agree. It's just that, unfortunately, this isn't my first time at the rodeo!!! I'm very educated on endo and surgical techniques, and I know enough from going through the ringer that you need to be very proactive in your health care!
I don't like being pushed around, and I'm having this third surgery for a REASON. Not a, "oh gee, let's have a look see and see what we can do." I've still yet to get an explanation on cutting my utero-sacral ligaments and possibly removing an ovary!
I just really hate to start alllllll over again when I'm this close, but this guy doesn't know me from Adam. I've met him once. I refuse to talk to him again the day of when I'm a nervous wreck and half out it - that's if I get to see him at all! OMG. I couldn't imagine showing up for surgery and NEVER getting to speak to him whilst conscious.
Just don't have a good feeling about this guys. So upset. I'm just sitting here crying while writing this. Can't think of anything else...
Will I ever catch a fu*cking break?
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Post by chicagogal2 on Apr 6, 2011 13:58:05 GMT -5
Aw, I'm sorry. I don't like what I'm hearing. I would hold off if I were you or see someone else - you need to talk to him in detail before he opens you up. This isn't a simple surgery and you need someone who is on the same page as you!
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Post by Karen on Apr 6, 2011 17:18:27 GMT -5
sh*tty! You have every right to be seen properly for a pre-op appointment and have every right to refuse surgery until you do!
Here's what I'd do if I were you: Call them up. Tell them you won't have surgery until you have a proper pre-op appointment to discuss the proposed procedures and answer any questions in advance. Tell them that you had high expectations of this doctor but if they feel it's an unreasonable request to have a patient's questions answered *before* the day of the surgery, it makes you question your confidence in them and will go elsewhere. If they are unable to schedule a pre-op appointment between now and your op, you'd be happy to reschedule the op because it's that damn important to have that pre-op!
That's just my advice, of course, and you can take it or leave it, but if they waffle on something like that, trust your gut, girl!! As you said, you've been through this before and want to make sure all your fears are addressed before you go under. And there's no sense in having stress the day of the op just wondering if you'll ever get to talk to him!!
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Post by chicagogal2 on Apr 6, 2011 17:39:06 GMT -5
I like what you just said Karen!
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Post by JC on Apr 6, 2011 18:08:24 GMT -5
This really sucks Talia! I can't believe this is happening. It just sounds so stressful for you. I think calling would be a good idea and telling them that you will not have surgery unless you have a proper pre-op appointment. Geez you don't even know what he's doing in there! Yuck, I'm sorry. You have to be really anxious.
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Post by italialynn on Apr 7, 2011 14:44:50 GMT -5
I called this morning and just got a call back. The scheduling nurse was super-sweet and overly apologetic. They're trying to reschedule my pre-op with the hospital for Tuesday and get me in with one of his fellows to go over the surgery. If not, my only other option is to speak with one of the surgery nurses.
After sleeping on it, I decided to let my type-A personality and control "go" a little over this. I woke up in so much pain again this morning and the thought of finding yet another specialist and going through the whole rigamaroll all over again is too daunting for me right now. I know this guy is really good and I really liked him during our appointment. Maybe I just need to suck it up and let him do his thing and stop expecting so much. I was so spoiled with the CEC - I can't expect every doctor's office to operate the same way.
I'm just so mentally and physically exhausted at this point and need to feel better. I feel like I'm surrending at this point, but I just don't have any fight left in me anymore.
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Post by pretty on Apr 7, 2011 16:17:50 GMT -5
I wish we could just print out that last comment of yours and send it to EVERY doctor. maybe that would help them understand, these are peoples' lives they're messing with.
I'm sorry you are feeling so bad, and my hope is, that you'll get some relief. *hugs*
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Post by Karen on Apr 7, 2011 17:22:30 GMT -5
Well, that seems to be like a good middle ground. I give you credit for calling and asking!
I hope that in a few weeks, you wake up feeling a hell of a lot better than you did today.
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Post by italialynn on Apr 13, 2011 8:09:38 GMT -5
Well ladies, I'm off for surgery in a few hours. Was on a liquid diet yesterday, did the bowel prep (no fun), and got as much sleep as I possibly could. I have a monster headache from not being able to eat and would die for a giant glass of gatorade right now.
I also met with the doc's assistant yesterday...loved her. She'll be in on the surgery today so I feel LOADS better. My surgery is at 2:30 and I should be able to go home once I pee. It's a 2 hour drive home...hopefully I'll be completely out of it!
Love you girls - I'll try and update tomorrow on how it all went. Wish me luck!
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Post by JC on Apr 13, 2011 8:11:49 GMT -5
OMG YAY I am so glad to hear you feel better about it! I'll be thinking about you!! Good luck and I wish you a super speedy and easy recovery!
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Post by chicagogal2 on Apr 13, 2011 9:01:58 GMT -5
Talia,
You will be in my thoughts today! Best wishes and I am looking forward to an update when you are feeling better!
CG
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Post by Karen on Apr 13, 2011 9:23:29 GMT -5
Sending a big hug your way, Talia!! You'll be in my thoughts all day, hun!
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Post by cherry on Apr 13, 2011 9:49:38 GMT -5
Thinking of and praying for you Talia, you have a lot of love coming from our ways! xx
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