Finally approved; surgery scheduled!
It's been so long and I never thought the day would come. I've been through denial after denial and even external review. I'm just thankful I decided to use the services of the Obesity Law Advocacy Center (Kelly Brown and Walter Lindstrom). I was tempted to give up several times; but, now I'm glad I persevered. I must admit, though, that I'm not as excited as I was months ago when I just knew I would be approved any day -- before the denial train pulled in!
I'm scheduled for surgery 9/3/03.