Hi, I'm one that lives in a very isolated area. My surgery date was August 16th. The nurse called to let me know that the hospital doesn't have staples. The hospital told her that it may be here in 4 to 6 weeks. A container ship comes to the island periodically. COVID-19 has created shortages in some grocery store items or other products have been substituted. I understand that there's a pandemic. It's an isolated area, I'm just glad the ship brings food here. I never thought it would interfere with my surgery. I think my surgery is postponed indefinitely because the supply chains are so messed up that I don't think those staples are going to make it here anytime soon.
I was on my third day of clear fluids and constant hunger (with 6oz meat/fish and some type of lettuce once a day). All of that was wasted. At least I know how I will feel on the clear fluids. Yes, I'm whining. I'll try to stop.
I had to inform my boss that I won't be on leave. I told him that the hospital didn't have an item needed for the surgery. I wasn't going to tell him it was the staples. Some things are best left unsaid.
I'm okay if I have to wait to have the surgery. Nothing bad is going to happen to me if I wait. I have a great surgeon. I have to find out if I need to see the surgeon and the dietician once a month. I probably do need to see them. I may have to go through the insurance approval process again. The hospital doesn't have control over logistics during the time of COVID-19.
On the bright side, I ate a lunch today that was not a protein shake, diet raspberry jello, a small amount of Greek yogurt, or 10 calories of fat-free chicken broth. For everyone who is on that diet, every day it's bringing you closer to your surgery date, so hang in there.
I was on my third day of clear fluids and constant hunger (with 6oz meat/fish and some type of lettuce once a day). All of that was wasted. At least I know how I will feel on the clear fluids. Yes, I'm whining. I'll try to stop.
I had to inform my boss that I won't be on leave. I told him that the hospital didn't have an item needed for the surgery. I wasn't going to tell him it was the staples. Some things are best left unsaid.
I'm okay if I have to wait to have the surgery. Nothing bad is going to happen to me if I wait. I have a great surgeon. I have to find out if I need to see the surgeon and the dietician once a month. I probably do need to see them. I may have to go through the insurance approval process again. The hospital doesn't have control over logistics during the time of COVID-19.
On the bright side, I ate a lunch today that was not a protein shake, diet raspberry jello, a small amount of Greek yogurt, or 10 calories of fat-free chicken broth. For everyone who is on that diet, every day it's bringing you closer to your surgery date, so hang in there.
