Waiting to hear. . . .

Dec 19, 2009

So I had my final appointment with the dietician on Tuesday (12-15-09).  Lost another 2.5 lbs., so that's only a total of 11lbs. and they "suggested" that I lose 17lbs which was like a certain percentage of my excess body weight. But I was reassured this was by no means a requirement for the surgery.  Oh, and I've decided I prefer the term 'operation' over surgery. . . I don't know why. . .makes it sound less scary I think.  I'm not scared really, the only thing that makes me nervous is the anesthesia.  I've smoked heavily for the past 4 years or so and, well, I'm clearly not thin!  shocking, I know!  Anways, back to the real reason I'm writing this!! My Dr.'s nurse submitted my paperwork this past week after I met with the dietician.  Now, one of two things is going to happen.  Best case scenario: we hear back from the insurance company next week, get approved and schedule a date ASAP and get to have my surgery before classes start next semester! Worst case scenario: I hear back from insurance and get denied. The only reason I would be denied is because I've been told that sometimes Aetna is quite strict about waiting the 90 days to be approved.  So, if they go that way then we will have to resubmit my papers January 11th (which is my 90 day mark) and then wait for approval.  So, if that happens then I will not be able to have my surgery until after classes end this coming semester... which REALLY, REALLY, REALLY sucks! I'm praying harder than I've ever prayed for anything that I get my approval and can schedule my surgery soon! My ideal date would be 01-04-2010.  It's the earliest I could do it next year - that gives me an entire 15 days before school starts back up! It would be perfect. . . maybe I'm living in LA LA LAND. . . but I'm hopeful! Maybe I should find out who is reviewing my chart at Aetna and send them a Christmas ham or something. . . or have Johnny No Thumbs pay him/her a visit lol! I joke, I joke.  Okay, gonna stop rambling now. . . back to work! I hope that everyone has a WONDERFUL and SAFE Christmas holiday!!!  Jesus is the reason for the season! 

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