Best way to end a hard week - APPROVED & DATE!

I'm APPROVED!!!  I just called Wellmark back earlier today and found out that they had approved me!!! I got my date for surgery as well, it's going to be on December 18th (not very far away!) I'm really anxious but in a good way. More excited than anything else, but I'm sure the nerves will set in soon enough. Any good advice out there about what I should have on hand before surgery? Thanks in advance, Katie

Hi Katie Congratulations on your approval and surgery date woo hoo! I just made sure I had my protein mix at home and vitamins and a nice recliner lol. Thats where I slept for awhile. I read your profile you seem so good spirited and happy and I am sure you will be even happier once you feel healthier at least I was. Just stay strong after surgery I had my ups and downs but I kept the faith and realized in the end it was worth everything I went through. Good luck I wish you the best                                        Lavonda

Thanks so much Lavonda! I think I am pretty well prepared for life right after surgery, but I'm fearful I'm forgetting something.... I'm sure I'll be fine. Just the jitters I guess. Your kind words put my mind at ease and I thank you for that! I try to stay in good spirits most of the time, but sometimes I break down and have a bad day just like everyone else. I'm so excited about this though that I am just beside myself. haha.

Thanks again!

Congrats Katie!! I am never gonna get my paperwork sent in I hate Iowa City they take forever to get medical records sent out, then when they do they screw it up and dont send the right stuff.... gotta make phone call number 15 tomorrow... GRRRRRRRRRRRRRR

Gosh, that really sucks. I'm so sorry to hear you are having so much trouble with them! I worked at mine for about 4 and a half months, so I'm more than glad my day finally came! Your time will come too, don't get discouraged, I did but it worked out as it will for you! Good luck!! I'll pray for you! Katie

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