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My husband is scheduled for Posted by Delta on 3/17/2026, 12:03 am a heart cath on Wednesday at 1. We have to be there at 9:30 for tests and prep. He has had hernia surgery in both groin areas and has had open heart surgery, so they don't know where they are going to try to go in since all the scar tissue can prevent them from getting in or tear arteries. They also said that the graft can tear when they are in there. He has had three heart caths in the past, but this time I'm scared.

Cancelled Posted by Delta on 3/17/2026, 3:36 pm, in reply to "My husband is scheduled for" The hospital admissions called at 8:58 to tell him where to go and what to do. He asked if it had been approved, and she said yes. The nurse from the surgical center called later to go over things with him and told him that she would be his nurse when he got there. She said he was approved. His Cardiologist's nurse called at 12:50 to say it was off for tomorrow because they didn't have insurance approval. He told her that he had approval, and she argued with him and told him that someone would have to call later and reschedule. He called insurance. It was approved just after 8 AM, and she even called. Procedure still off. I guess someone younger with better insurance was slotted in his place. I am finding that with Medicare and at our age, we don't matter anymore. We are always slotted over and pushed back. This is something that his cardiologist thought was important to get done ASAP, yet it has been 15 days, Now it will sometime in April or later. This is a huge heart institute that is also a training facility that is turning out some of the top-rated surgeons in the country, and it still takes forever to get anything done. Before we got Medicare, we could usually get a procedure like this done within two days. Yes, I'm emotional. Sorry for taking it out on you ladies.

((Delta)) Posted by Cindyh on 3/18/2026, 6:55 am, in reply to "Cancelled" I’m so sorry. I hope you’ve gotten it rescheduled. It’s so frustrating. Hurry up and wait

Terrible! Posted by Joan on 3/18/2026, 6:51 am, in reply to "Cancelled" I'm so sorry to hear this! Healthcare can be awful! (((Delta)))

I am sorry to hear this…. Posted by Cindy on 3/18/2026, 12:44 am, in reply to "Cancelled" I would be livid! Try calling your dr and see if he can move things along and get you back on the schedule.

What??? Posted by Beverly on 3/18/2026, 12:04 am, in reply to "Cancelled" I am so sad to hear this. I have medicare, too. I've had it for several years. This year it's different. Less things covered. In fact, less everything. It's like one hand doesn't kow what the other hand is doing. You have every right to be emotional! I hope the procedure done right away.

Unfair for sure! Posted by Paula on 3/17/2026, 7:30 pm, in reply to "Cancelled" Do you guys use Vanderbilt? Hospitals...right hand doesn't know what yhe left hand is doing. Maybe his cardiologist can intervene?

I am so sorry to hear this Posted by Krista on 3/17/2026, 3:41 pm, in reply to "Cancelled" and disappointed for you as well. I'm shocked to hear it will be April and I hope they can get him in sooner, Delta. Sending prayers! Scary stuff.

I am sending prayers for the best result. Posted by Beverly on 3/17/2026, 1:34 pm, in reply to "My husband is scheduled for" It's scary for sure. Hold on tight. Love ya, sweetie.

I understand you being scared. Posted by Paula on 3/17/2026, 10:24 am, in reply to "My husband is scheduled for" They were going to go in through my wrist if they couldn't go in through the groin. They told me sometimes they go through the neck (which was a terrifying thought!) Glad they found it when they did. Prayers. Keep us in the loop when you can. Hugs

Sending much love thoughts and prayers! Posted by Krista on 3/17/2026, 8:21 am, in reply to "My husband is scheduled for" May God guide the surgeon's hands and the best possible outcome be achieved for your hubby. Thinking of you!

Prayers on the way! Posted by Joan on 3/17/2026, 7:39 am, in reply to "My husband is scheduled for" Thank you for letting us know! What about your daughter?

I will be praying…. Posted by Cindy on 3/17/2026, 1:01 am, in reply to "My husband is scheduled for" Have they talked about going through his arm? My sister had a heart cath and went in through her arm instead of the usual upper leg/groin area. Keep us posted. (((((HUGS)))))

Thank you all for the kind words and the Posted by Delta on 3/17/2026, 3:36 pm, in reply to "I will be praying…." prayers. If you don't mind keep those prayers coming.

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