Hey Nan,
I was just looking at your profile and wanted you to kmow that I went through a lot of the same frustrations you did with trying to get approved at Kaiser.
The wait has been worth it.The surgeons at UCLA are outstanding.My Dr.and your Dr. share some of the same space.We have probably sat in the same waiting rooms.
My surgery is 14mar2000.I am a little nervous.It's nice to know there are others out there experiencing the same thing I am, it makes me feel not so alone. Take care and I will say prayer for you on your big day.
Good Luck,
Bryan Herrick