Tomorrow is my first visit
It went off without a hitch!
It actually went really well...we talked a lot...he's a very very nice guy, not your typical uptight Dr.
He gave me the list of things I have to get done/do before they can submit me for approval, and I should have them all done in the next two weeks (I have all of my appointments set already).
After that, its off to the insurance company, where hopefully, I will hear something very soon.
He said that based on my ability to get my appointments so quickly, and my insurance's really relaxed stance on covering the surgery, I could possibly be ready to go in about six weeks!
I am SO excited!
Thanks everyone for the kind words!