We got a call from Children's today saying that Ben's coanal atresia surgery (opening his nasal passages) scheduled for next Friday is canceled for now, but may be put back on the books. I guess the doc "may" be going out of town and is canceling everything for now, but there is a small chance he might not go at the last minute. WHAT?!? And that was the answer I got after lots of prying.
So, they are rescheduling everyone on that day. For most, no big deal... for us, a huge pain. His big urology surgery was specifically scheduled two months AFTER this surgery... and the next available date for the coanal atresia repair is December 16 - a day AFTER the urology surgery. That obviously isn't going to work. They are trying to see if the O.R. can give them any extra time so Ben can get his coanal repair done sooner. Also, Ben was scheduled for a pre-surgery physical on Monday for this surgery. We've decided to keep the appointment since I've arranged the nurse to stay longer that day. We will have Ben get the flu shot during that visit and in case surgery does happen in the next 30 days, he will have a current physical. Our Friday nurse will now have to be re-scheduled for that day. Hopefully she didn't get booked on another case already.
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I hate when Doctors think they can do that to people. Unless something is happening with his family and is an emergancy then I do not get it. That is a horrible answer to give you and I would be so mad.
I hope they can get you in sooner then later.
Hugs,
Crystal and Eva
I really feel for you having this traumatic wait and I know the last thing you would want is the surgery just before Christmas/the holidays. It's amazing what a domino effect it can have. I hate that you've been brushed off like this. Cx
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