Insurance Pre-Authorization RECEIVED!

Jul 29, 2010

BIG SIGH!  I have to catch my breath!  I have been chattering and sharing my news with everyone, I have forgotten to breathe! 

I have had somewhat of a rough year.  My father had 2 surgeries and spent 51 days in the hospital in February/March.  I lost my job in February.  I have been holding off getting another job while interviewing here and there, but trying to hang on to this dream of wls.  My insurance required a 12 month physician supervised diet which ended in June.  I knew that my dream of wls was close and if I could only hang on for a little while longer, I *believed* in my heart of hearts that this is what the Lord wanted for me.  As is the case for all of us, it always seems like there is ONE more hoop for us to jump through.  This was definitely the case for me.  I have been waiting as my life has truly been on hold while I attempt to make this dream come true. 

As previously posted, the dietitian was the last hoop that I jumped through.  I received an email yesterday from the surgeon's office stating that they had faxed the dietitian recommendation to insurance.  I have been trying to be positive, but not get tooooooo excited....because, OMG what would I do if I wasn't given pre-authorization?!?!? 

This morning as I was preparing to leave the house to take my car back to the shop for the 3rd time in 11 days (and $1300 repair bill to date), "this is the day that the Lord has made, I will rejoice and be glad in it" kept running through my head.  I couldn't shake the thought and I found myself singing this in the car on the way to dealership.  I dropped the car off, got a loaner vehicle and made my way back home as I have to prepare for a visit from a special friend!  This afternoon, another OH member is meeting me and we are going out for the afternoon.  I have never met this friend and I am so EXCITED!  A new friend and someone with whom I share similar feelings and experiences!  Oh it's the little things in life....

As I turned into my drive, my cellphone rang.  I looked at the number and it was my surgeon's office!  I answered immediately and it was the surgery scheduler calling to schedule MY surgery!  I am glad that I was home as I was shaking and giddy with excitement!  She gave me the details and I THANKED her profusely! 

I hung up the phone and called my Daddy, my Mom and then the rest of the family and then cried.  I'm so excited and yet I'm so nervous! 

This is truly "the day that the Lord has made."  May God bless each of you!

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