PATIENCE...TODAY NONE

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Hi everyone,

I started my process for WLS on July 29, 2004, I realize that is not

long ago but today I have one nerve left and my PCP and orthopedist

are all over it.

In July I immediately wrote them letters of what was needed for

insurance approval for surgery. I called them to follow-up to see

if they had any further requests from me and reminded them how

important this surgery is as they had verbally suggested it in the

past and my weight is killing me. I waited until this week, 8/31/04

and phoned them again because my surgeon has not received the

letters from either of them yet. My answer from one of the nurses

was, " oh yes, I see your letters with information you sent, it's in

your file, but no I don't see any letter that was writen by Dr.

yet " . I remained very calm and nice and asked if there was a

problem. I was then told " oh it probably was put in your file and

not brought to Dr.'s attention. She then promised to do so. The

other Dr., my PCP's nurse said she would again bring it to Dr.'s

attention as he has been on vacation. I respect both of these

doctor's and they both have been very professional and their

treatment of my needs has been superb, but I am not particulary

happy at this time. I realize that I am not their only patient but

I guess I am just very anxious at this time and I want this surgery

ASAP because of severe health problems.

Thanks for letting me vent. I have stopped to say a prayer to

restore my patience and that I can see that this will be in God's

time not Fran's time. It is still hard though.

Any suggestions? I rely on my WL family and your experience,

strength and hope.

One last comment, everyone in the path of hurricane Frances, youn

are in my thoughts and prayers...please take good care.

Fran