APPROVED!!!! Official Louisian Forum Post

Ok, so I've told a few people, and posted in the general forum, but I guess some folks missed it... so I'm reposting here!! ************************* HIYA!! I'm doing well in Texas, although I admit I had kind of withdrawn, when I lost hope in succeeding with my surgery request. I did dutifully follow through on the requirements, even while I believed it was not possible for me to succeed after so many failures. We submitted to the insurance about 2 weeks ago, my latest attempt at pre-certification for my lap RNY. Texas has been very kind to us, my children are flourishing in a healthy environment, we have a beautiful home, and friends we are blessed to enjoy time with. I have received so much more than I ever expected possible over the last 18 months. To be honest, I was affected a bit more than I wanted to accept and it's taken a while to get over some of the emotional scarring from the storm. I'm sure that contributed to my hermetic habits of late. Yet my life moves forward, and I have seen once again that "no doubt, the universe is unfolding as it should." Now, my son is in high school, my daughter is learning to talk a bit more clearly, my husband has a job (miracles never cease!) and I am working in a pleasant, supportive environment with lots of wonderful nurses around me. Thank you so much for worrying about me, I feel so special to know that you think about me Ok ok ok I guess the happy gushy rollercoaster gives away the details.... I just happened to log into my insurance company's page about an hour ago... Not even sure why I did, because I didn't expect the answer there, I figured it would come from my surgeon's nurse... I just got an email regarding a previous claim, referring me to the message center of the website... so I logged in to read the message, and I see "Approved" and an authorization code displayed on the message!!! I started crying... I just started sobbing and I think I cried for nearly half an hour before I could calm down enough to call my mom and tell her my good news! *I* get a LIFE I get to escape this prison.... I GET TO LIVE! So naturally, after the crying subsided and I talked to my husband and my mom.... I thought of you guys I think this is the first time I really felt a genuine sense of hope. Thank you for supporting me through everything, thank you for pushing me into following through when my hope was lost.... and thank you for understanding when I needed some time to myself.... I am so excited and I can't wait to see you guys again and jump right back in with both feet Kat

Oh Kat!! I am sooooooo happy for you. Have been "up and down" with your for a year or so now... Sooooooooo glad that things are looking up for you in Texas and NOW you get to have surgery. That is GREAT news!! Rejoicing with you!! Pam

Kat, Hey there I was wondering how things were with you. I am sooooooooooo happy to hear that you got your approval. I know it has been I long long road for you. Sounds like Texas is the best place to be for you and the family. let us know when you get a date ok. Glad to hear from you and hear how happy you are... Hugs, Chrissy

Ahhh, there you are! You've been in my mind often lately. I'm so very happy that you are FINALLY approved! Sounds like you and your family are doing well. I'll be waiting to see a post from you titled "I've got a date"! Debbie

Kat, That is the most wonderful news I have heard this week, and I needed to hear some good news! Thank you so much for sharing this. God bless you and yours. Cindee