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waiting and waiting

CagleBabyCagleBaby member
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I called the new GI dr That Sarah was refered to in Dallas and they can't see her until JANUARY. Really??? I know with the holidays coming up drs are taking time off, but my baby is hurting and I hate to see her like this for her first christmas.

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  • ec3under4ec3under4
    I am so sorry. Is there anyway that you could ask to speak with a nurse and see if maybe they can squeeze you in early or have your doctor call and try to get you in? 
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  • bluestreetbluestreet
    Any idea how long it will take to get into the Mayo Clinic? That's where you'd go next, right? Having to wait that long sounds tortuous. I'm sorry!
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  • spideyswifeyspideyswifey

    I am so sorry!

    Is there anyway your Dr. can call to see if they could get you in sooner? Have you been to the GI's at Specially for Children?

    Could you email me, kristik a t a n i c k @gmail? I have some neocate that a generous nestie gave me. You are more than welcome to a few cans of it!

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  • balihaigirlbalihaigirl member
    I'm so sorry.  :(
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  • mlf625mlf625

    imagebluestreet:
    Any idea how long it will take to get into the Mayo Clinic? That's where you'd go next, right? Having to wait that long sounds tortuous. I'm sorry!

    I was wondering that as well.  May be worth calling.  Or try what the pp said - try to get through to a nurse and explain your situation.  I'm sorry.  I remember when DS had to wait through the holidays for tubes and THAT seemed torturous, so I hate to think of your poor girl having to wait for a solution to her pain.  Sad 

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  • MrsAJLMrsAJL member

    I'm sorry that y'all have wait. :(  

    Do they have wait list?  My endo's office will put patience on a wait list to be called if an earlier appointment opens up. 

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  • AbrooksAbrooks
    Sadly, my first reaction, was "Wow, that's fast!"  :(  We had to wait a while to see a GI too and it's so annoying, particularly when your little one is having problems. Hang in there!  Ask to be put on the wait list if someone cancels.  
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  • Jess.OJess.O
    I'm sorry.  That's got to be frustrating. 
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  • KeribellsKeribells member

    I would have your referring dr call that dr and see if they can work some magic.

    As far as talking to a nurse...I know at our clinics we would not transfer new patients that had not been seen to a nurse line.  While you would only be explaining your situation it can create a liability when new patients ask medical advice when they haven't been seen. Just a heads up in case they do not let you speak with a nurse.

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  • carlinlpcarlinlp member
    When DS was really sick and we were on a 3 month waiting list, I had a morning routine of calling the front desk 15 minutes after they opened. That's enough time to check messages and see if there is a schedule change for that day. Just be super nice and kill them with kindness. You might get lucky. I did and he was seen much sooner. Worth a shot. 


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  • AustinAggie01AustinAggie01
    I agree with having your doctor call.  Many times they will squeeze you in, if they know it's important enough that your doctor called personally.  It's worth a shot.  Good luck getting an earlier appointment.  Your situation just seems so torturous already and then to get such a long wait just to be seen.  Ugh.  Also, I agree with calling the Mayo clinic directly and checking their availability too.
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  • CagleBabyCagleBaby member
    imagespideyswifey:

    I am so sorry!

    Is there anyway your Dr. can call to see if they could get you in sooner? Have you been to the GI's at Specially for Children?

    Could you email me, kristik a t a n i c k @gmail? I have some neocate that a generous nestie gave me. You are more than welcome to a few cans of it!

     I called my drs office to see what they could do and they didn't have any luck. I will keep calling to see if something opens up. They only things is this dr is in Dallas, so I need some time to get there.

    As far as the neocate, thanks but I think that we are ok for now. I had a dear friend ship me some that will expire before her next baby get here.

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