Frustrated with Repeated Ileostomy Reversal Delays

Guys, I had a temporary ileostomy bag last year in April, so early this year in February, after all the tests had been done, they came back with good news. My colorectal surgeon scheduled my reversal date to be on the 2nd of June. He then went on leave towards the end of May. When I went to the hospital for admission, I found out that he was still on leave, so they postponed my appointment to the 16th of July. Again, he said no beds were available; it's full, and for that, I can't be admitted. Guys, they keep on postponing until today. I'm so disappointed and hurt. What should I do? Please help because it seems unfair to me now, or maybe I'm rushing things; I don't know. The hospital I'm talking about is a public hospital.

I understand this is very disappointing. Surgery is a major undertaking, and once the decision has been made, you hope to be scheduled quickly. It's no different here in the Netherlands. Two years ago, I had surgery, and I had to wait almost a year. When I called, the response was: no bed, no staff, no operating room available. Ultimately, after mediation by my health insurer, I had the surgery at a different hospital.

I hope you have your reversal soon!