LI IVF anyone know whats going on?

I picked up my bcp Sunday, and i was only getting one package, they told me this month was the month, after my long wait (since April)... They gave me a 3 month supply... My Husband is concerned, the window for us is closing..fast.. i am a gardener and i cant go thru this whole thing as busy as i am at work. (and if it works having a baby in May, isnt going to go over well at work) . so if it doesnt happen this month we are putting it off till September.. i am so upset.. after all this work, and money.
So does anyone know what is going on over there?? is Doc. Brenner back?? are they putting people back???
I hope not.. i hope this cycle goes thu.. its been one problem after another, and if it was due to my cylce etc i wouldnt be so mad, but it was al them.

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Message edited 6/3/2008 11:07:31 AM.

Re: LI IVF anyone know whats going on?

Dr. B is supposed to be back this week.. This will be my first cycle with them and i'm a little concerned, i seemed to be getting lost in the mix and its irritating the hell out of me! Every time i say something to that effect, they tell me they are still working out the kinks with the new place!

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I would call to double check..one of the PA's can tell you for sure.
As far as Dr. Brenner, I was told this morning that he's coming back next week.

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Dr. B is supposed to be back in the office on Friday of this week. I am hoping to get a call from him. I am sure he is extremely backed up after being out for 3 weeks.

ETA: If you have an urgent matter, ask to speak to one of the PA's or nurse practitioners.

Message edited 6/3/2008 11:18:27 AM.

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First they told me that the new place wasnt ready..
Then they told me that contrat issuses..

now its stuff isnt in yet for the TESA, at the new place

And my DH doent have all the paper work.. ???
AHHHHH i want to pull my hair out... I am looking at my bills and i see a stack of Enzo lab.. 18.. 18.. 18.. 18.. i must have 200.00 in lab bills that now all have to get redone if they put me off another month..

I really like the staff and Doctor Brenner, but i dont know how much more i can take..

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Posted by MrsMessina

Posted by rmdrn125

Dr. B is supposed to be back this week.. This will be my first cycle with them and i'm a little concerned, i seemed to be getting lost in the mix and its irritating the hell out of me! Every time i say something to that effect, they tell me they are still working out the kinks with the new place!

I'm in a similar boat. I made a 'just in case' follow up appointment a few weeks ago (after I realized how long in advance you need to book appointments w/ the drs) w/ Dr. K which is tomorrow and I'm planning on keeping it even though I probably don't 'need' it. It'll give me the opportunity to ask him a few questions that I have about things.
I have been getting all the necessary stuff done to prepare for IVF but as of earlier today I'm pretty sure it's all done now. No one has called me to assign me a nurse- even though a week ago they told me they were doing that and the PJ office told me I could meet with her yesterday morning.

I actually offered to cancel my appointment for tomorrow figuring that Dr. K would need all the time he could get to pick up Dr. B's cases, but the nurse assured me that Dr. B doesn't have patients in PJ, so that Dr. K would definitely meet with me- and I wouldn't be taking time away from anyone else.
I'm just hoping that I can possibly meet with the nurse tomorrow after or before I meet w/ Dr. K (if she's assigned to me by then) to go over stuff... I am such a planner when it comes to this type of stuff, and I can't stand vague answers, though I think that's the best they can give right now given the circumstances.... they have a tremendous amount going on.

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As someone that was a patient there long before the new office/dr brenner tragedy, I have to say that this is very UNcharacteristic.

They seem a bit crazed the last month or so but I still had my FET (which worked) at the end of April and havent had any of the problems that you all seem to be having. In fact, I called them today to take care of a very annoying insurance issue(wrong code was put in and Ins was sending me a bill). Chris took down all the numbers and took care of getting it changed and then called me back to tell me she fixed it within 2 hours.

If you have questions call them and tell them your concerns. Im sure they will be very apologetic. If you want to start your cycle asap, call and say you want to speak to the Dr.

I hope that you all are not discouraged. It really is a GREAT place normally.

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I have to say I'm a little surprised that you are all having trouble. I'm sorry to hear that.

I started my cycle end of April on BCPs and in the last 2 weeks of May did my stims, ER, and ET with no problems. Dr. B. was my doctor, but Dr. D did the ER and Dr. K. did the ET. The nurses have been great - calling me back quickly, etc. Everything has been done at the new facility, and except for the very first Saturday they were open for monitoring for all 3 offices, I have found everything to run extremely smoothly.

Hopefully, this is just an adjustment with Dr. B. being out for so long - I really think they are great and I am very happy we chose them...I would call if you are concerned about getting in a cycle. Honestly, once they put us in, they seriously fast track you - I didn't have a chance to think about backing out!!

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Don't give up on them just yet! I found them to be very responsive whenever I would call. I am sure it will get better once Dr. B gets there! GL!