Cassi J.

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Now I'll have two birthdays in November!  My real birthday is November 11th, and my surgery date is November 19th!

It’s one thing to think about it and initiate the process, but when you find out you’re approved, it can be a little bit mind-blowing.  It’s exciting and frightening all at the same time.  You know the saying, “Be careful what you ask for—you just might get it!”  That’s how I feel right now.  So, it really is official.  Insurance has approved it and the hospital called today to schedule all the pre-op tests (blood draws, abdominal ultrasound, EKG, spirometer, etc., etc.).  My surgery date is November 19^th—right before Thanksgiving!  Too bad it couldn’t be right after.  

Oh well, I’m just thankful that it all managed to work out!  There were a few hiccups along the way.  Well, just one big one, really.  Insurance coverage.  I’m still not sure how it’s going to sort out for coverage after November, but I’m covered for the surgery.  So, I’m moving forward.     (Happy dance, oh yeah!)

10. I want to be able to paint my own toenails.





9. I want to wear cute shoes, not Z-coils!







8. I want to go to restaurants and theatres and not wonder if I will fit in the seats.






7. I want to fly without a seatbelt extender, and I want to climb the Great Wall of China, not just take pictures of it.







6. I want to work in my yard and garden without aching for days afterward.






5. I want to have the energy to work full-time and still have plenty of energy left at the end of the day for family and volunteering.





4. I want to be off my medications, especially diabetes and pain meds.







3. I want to be able to buy clothes that fit my tastes, not my size.





2. I want to bike, hike, swim, and play with my kids and husband.









1. I want to be around to see my children have children. And for their children to have children.

After jumping through all the hoops, my paperwork has now been sent to the insurance for approval.  I am hoping that it will go smoothly, since I had to prove comorbidities, 6-month supervised, etc. just to get a REFERRAL to see the surgeon.

If the approval goes quickly, I may be able to still get a November surgery date.  As of right now, our insurance will be ending 11/30/07.  We are working on "plan B", just in case.

Wish me luck!