I am a dork! intro inside

Hi all, I was surfing around and was noticing that all the people posting today were from IL! I was so excited to see people close to me and then suddenly it hit me.. uh.. this is an IL board! (I hadnt found this before) Anyhow, i'm 32 (33 on friday) and in the first stages of this journey. Having my psych eval on Friday and seeing my primary to get the letter from him tomorrow. Look forward to getting to know you all! Amy

Welcome Amy.Good luck with your journey.It took me 3 1/2 years 3 different insurance companys 5 appeals to get my approval from BCBS.So don't give up and read so you do everything right the first time.Good to see ya posting.Jeff Streator IL

Hi Amy! Welcome to the IL boards Happy early birthday to you! I wish you all the best with your quest for surgery! This is a great place to be Hugz, Cathy

Hi Amy, Glad you found us here on the Illinois board!!! ~Kerri~

Welcome to the Ill board. You will find many dorks here! daisy

Welcome Amy!! I am also starting my journey i am fighting my insurance co to see the Dr that I chosen so it will be a long battle i believe it but worth it in the long run. Good Luck on your journey and Welcome to the Illinois boards. Nanette

Amy welcome to the BEST board!!! How exciting to be starting your journey, I had surgery a month ago and felt great the night of surgery and never looked back!!! We have a bunch of great people here so feel free to ask anything!!!! You will get a variety of opinions so you take what works for you and above follow what YOUR surgeon says for you!! Keep us all informed!!! Debby