Five month battle won...sweet victory...surgery date!

I've got my surgery date!!!! Praise God! September 6, 2005! I feel as though I am walking on air. I can't stop smiling. It's really gonna happen. I am one step closer to breathing better, having more flexibility, and energy...I can't help but cry ...it's been a long five months battling with my insurance company. I am so grateful to my surgeon's office staff (esp. Theresa), and even the staff at Carraway. They have all been so supportive. Y'all please pray for me. I haven't posted many messages, but I'm a regular reader of them...you have all been a source of strength when I've felt all alone in the battle, you know? My family still isn't 100% supportive, but I just smile & say, "I gotta go forward with this". My husband was intially supportive, but now he seems to have "checked out" emotionally. Right now, I just don't have the "ump" to console his feelings...I'm too happy for me! Stay tuned for my updating posts! April in Alabama

Congrats April !!! Wow.... only 3 more days, I bet you've got alot to do! I'm sure your husband is still supportive, he's just probably dealing with his own emotions now that it's a reality!! Stay strong and God Bless, Karrie

Thank you, karrie. You may be right about my husband. Remember us in your prayers, k? April in Alabama

Congratulations April!!! I know just how you feel - I just got approved on August 19th after a 6 month battle and 2 denials and I too cried with joy! Your husband is probably trying to digest the fact that this is now a reality and he's probably scared. I'm sure he'll support you once he gets his arms around this. Best of luck and God bless! xoxoxo, Karen C. 9-26-05 Lap RNY

Congratulations back attcha, girl!!! Doesn't it feel wonderful? Thanks for the supportive words. I know that he must be digesting the reality of the changes to come...getting my surgery date so quickly may be a part of it too. Remember us in your prayers, please. April in Alabama

Congratulations April! Best wishes on an easy surgery! I look forward to seeing you on the "losers bench"! Make room for me when I come over on the 20th! Lisa D

Hey sister, you come sit by me, okay? I'll scooch over for ya. Who woulda ever thought I'd look forward to being called a "loser"? It feels good! Keep us in your prayers. April in Alabama