Hmmmm
Now I have never claimed to be the brightest thing to hit the US I, like Pooh Bear, am a bear of very little brain. This fact, combined with my advancing years, places me firmly in the category of the "easily confused", if not the "completely baffled". That said I will share my bewilderment. Those who have followed my battle with the higher ups regarding my Gastric By Pass Surgery will recall that after YEARS of verbal, physical and emotional gymnastics I have recently been turned down for the proceedure. Okay I can deal with this, it could be worse, right? TODAY I receive a letter informing me that I have an appointment with the GBS nutritionist on Sept 5th. Wait there's more ....... I have a projected surgery date of Oct 6th.Now I don't know about you but I, with my deficiencies, do not quite get this, nor do I find this even remotely amusing.I called the hospital only to find that no one could fill me in with the required information. 1. Do they mean ME?I have a very unusual last name and a non too common first one so I'm guessing yes, the ID # is mine too.2. Are they kidding?NOT funny3. Are they just plain stupid?My money's on this one. Oh one last thought ............If they are this dumb do I really want them ferking about in my insides anyway.
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The medical system in this country is totally FUBAR. Full of red tape and confusion, and impossible to understand. Sounds like they have changed their minds and decided to approve you. Is it still what you want or are you worried about the intestine removal?
Well, if its surgery you want, I would follow up with my provider, see if they indeed changed their minds and then ask for the approval letter in writing.
The hospital probably wouldn\'t know enough information to confirm or not. Except the GBS eval and surgery date.
Yep,I sure would follow up. Try notto get too hopeful, but then again, you can use their documents to prove to them that they had change of heart!
Best of luck and keep us informed.
We will hope the best for you whatever YOU deciede.
Well I would have to say you are smart enough to question their lack of judgement!
Bloody hell the mind boggles..your right if they cant get the Admin correct !!! it is a scary thought what would they confuse during Op??? are they just being cruel by teasing you? i would give them real blasting, btw you still bring a smile to my face even in your dark moments, you write things in a fantastic positive way, love and hugs Jan xx