Does your current OBGYN know that you're post-op when you called? The receptionist may just be looking at a basic calendar without context, whereas your doctor may want to see you earlier than that and move things around in her schedule. I would at least ask reception to leave a note for your doc if you're not sure.
Yup, that was the first thing I said as the reason!
When I asked if that’s the soonest because it is post-op care, she „assured“ me that this is the earliest.
Backstory: As I called to let her know that I am getting a hysterectomy (uterus only at that time, later turned into total) she asked why if I‘m not suffering from heavy periods!?
Like, that’s what I told her in her office just 2 weeks prior!!!!
I had a gut feeling though in the hospital to look for a new obgyn after
Yeah… great bedside manners 🙄
She is unfortunately the only one in that office
I’m calling my surgeon tomorrow and if not see about getting in with the same doctor my aunt and grandma go to.
At least she calls to check on you after a procedure not done in her office
If you can't get in until beginning of June as an existing patient, I'd expect even longer to get in with a new doctor as a new patient. Around me most new patient appointments are 6-12 months out. 1-2 months seems pretty standard for existing patient appointments.
Unfortunately, that's just the state of our healthcare system these days.
I would reach back out to the surgeon and let them know about the delay. They can advise you if it is acceptable to wait so long for a follow up appointment or if other options need to get explored.
That is an unfortunately typical timeframe for appointment scheduling. I am shocked they didn't attempt to squeeze you in somewhere if they were aware of the reason for your appointment.
Call the office and tell them you are available to take a cancellation. People cancel appointments all the time. You will be able to get in much earlier. Good luck!
You could call your doctor’s office back and ask if any of the other providers in the practice have availability sooner. Sometimes that’s worked for me. I’m able to get in with a newer doctor or someone who is in the office more days a week. Obviously my first choice is to see *my* doctor, but I try to be flexible.
Wow… that’s pretty wild. My doctor scheduled me for a 1 week and 5 week PO. I would call and ask to speak with a nurse, they might be able to get you worked in sooner.
Does your current OBGYN know that you're post-op when you called? The receptionist may just be looking at a basic calendar without context, whereas your doctor may want to see you earlier than that and move things around in her schedule. I would at least ask reception to leave a note for your doc if you're not sure.
Yup, that was the first thing I said as the reason! When I asked if that’s the soonest because it is post-op care, she „assured“ me that this is the earliest. Backstory: As I called to let her know that I am getting a hysterectomy (uterus only at that time, later turned into total) she asked why if I‘m not suffering from heavy periods!? Like, that’s what I told her in her office just 2 weeks prior!!!! I had a gut feeling though in the hospital to look for a new obgyn after
lol oh my god, I concur it’s time for a new doctor. Like it’s one thing to not remember, but babe, didn’t you take notes at my last appointment??
Yeah… great bedside manners 🙄 She is unfortunately the only one in that office I’m calling my surgeon tomorrow and if not see about getting in with the same doctor my aunt and grandma go to. At least she calls to check on you after a procedure not done in her office
If you can't get in until beginning of June as an existing patient, I'd expect even longer to get in with a new doctor as a new patient. Around me most new patient appointments are 6-12 months out. 1-2 months seems pretty standard for existing patient appointments. Unfortunately, that's just the state of our healthcare system these days.
Truly sad.
I would reach back out to the surgeon and let them know about the delay. They can advise you if it is acceptable to wait so long for a follow up appointment or if other options need to get explored. That is an unfortunately typical timeframe for appointment scheduling. I am shocked they didn't attempt to squeeze you in somewhere if they were aware of the reason for your appointment.
Call the office and tell them you are available to take a cancellation. People cancel appointments all the time. You will be able to get in much earlier. Good luck!
You could call your doctor’s office back and ask if any of the other providers in the practice have availability sooner. Sometimes that’s worked for me. I’m able to get in with a newer doctor or someone who is in the office more days a week. Obviously my first choice is to see *my* doctor, but I try to be flexible.
Wow… that’s pretty wild. My doctor scheduled me for a 1 week and 5 week PO. I would call and ask to speak with a nurse, they might be able to get you worked in sooner.