Fed up with UMN

Anna M.
on 10/20/08 12:10 am - Eagan, MN
So I finally completed all of my insurance requirements for surgery. At UMN you can then schedule a surgery date. I can't get a hold of the surgery scheduler. I have been calling for 3 days and she never answers or returns my call. The Nurse Coordinator who I've talked to before does not accept messages on her phone for some reason. The other nurse coordinator is out until Wednesday. If I call the main number I will just get a scheduler in another building.
I want to have my surgery this year.
When I had insurance questions I called the scheduler for 2 weeks and even sent a letter which she claimed she never got. She never called me back. She finally answered the phone.

I know I've complained about this before (her inaccessibility) but I'm not sure what to do now. I'm sooooo angry. I can't get a hold of anyone.

Any suggestions? I'm ready to start all over at another clinic at this point.
Diamond Girl
on 10/20/08 12:59 am - Ham Lake, MN
Refresh my memory, is it Danette at Dr. Buchwald's office that you are trying to reach? Or is it someone in Dr. Ikrammudin's office?
Anna M.
on 10/20/08 1:19 am - Eagan, MN
It's Desi, who is the scheduler For Dr. Leslie and others.
debim3
on 10/20/08 1:00 am - Roberts, WI
I would recommend you call the office number and talk to whoever answers the phone and let them know of your frustration.  They should be able to connect you with someone that can help you!

Good luck and keep trying.  It'll be worth it.  Plus once you have the surgery scheduled, you won't have to deal with the scheduler anymore.
HW 265 / SW 226.5 / CW 130.5 / GW 135
        
Anna M.
on 10/20/08 1:38 am - Eagan, MN
OMG, i called her again on a whim and got her on the phone. I have a date!
Calling like a stalker apparently does help!

Thank you for listening to me complain. YAYAYAYAYYAYAYAYAYYA.

Oh, and it's December 1!
Jennifer G.
on 10/20/08 1:49 am - Minnetonka, MN
Congrats on your surgery date! You are on your way!

Jennifer

 

    
Connie D.
on 10/20/08 2:16 am
WOOOOHOOOO...congrats on getting your date!!

Hugs, connie d
Darla S.
on 10/20/08 2:25 am - Maple Grove, MN
GOOD NEWS!  I was about to suggest you drive down there and hunt down that office and STAND IN HER FACE to get that date scheduled!!!

CONGRATULATIONS!!! 


  Imperfect does not = unsuccessful

Edi P.
on 10/20/08 3:19 am - Zellwood, FL
Congrats on your date!!!  The time will go by fast and then you'll be a loser!  Yay!


Highest:  349
Lowest:  175
Surgeon's Goal:  189
My Goal:  A healtier happier me!! 

2014 update...regained but haven't lost faith.


 
 

Kristy A.
on 10/20/08 8:05 am - South Burbs, MN
Glad you ended up reaching her and you got your date. Persistance pays off, congrats!

Kristy   (weight loss below does not include 16lbs lost during pre WLS diet)
START:  325                            Day of Surgery :309                          GOAL:  180


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