I do appreciate everyone's support! More info inside

You all have been very supportive of late and I truly appreciate that. Don't think for a minute I am giving up. Im not. But I am taking a break and I'll explain why. As you know from reading my posts, I have HAP, but my insurance is running out with HAP May 31. This is happening because my job was outsourced. Luckily for me, the outsourcing company is picking up my employment. This means I still have a job, but the last two weeks have been extremely stressful. Add to this that I was right in the middle of buying a house when this happened with my job as well as fighting HAP for approval, and the fact that my oldest child is graduating from high school in 3.5 weeks and we are moving in 3 weeks, I feel this is a very stressful time in my life. So, even if I could get pushed through the system in 2 weeks time, I really don't think it would be to my benefit to do this. Surgery one week prior to moving and my daughter graduating, and right after starting a new job would be biting off more than I can chew and very unfair to my family. Im looking at like this....I believe this is God's way of saying "Yes" to my surgery, but "not just yet." I do believe he knows what is best for me and all things happen for a reason. My fight is far from over, but Im going to take note of His message and let it all play out. I will be starting the process with BCN once I get through the next 3.5-4 weeks. Who knows, maybe I won't have as hard a fight with them. And if I do, I will just do what I do best...keep fighting. My second appeal letter must have rocked somebody out of their shoes because they went as far as canceling my in person appeal because after reviewing my second appeal letter they felt they could approve me pending a psych evaluation. Again, thank you all for being supportive. So many of you have helped me along the way. Your prayers and your kindness mean so very much and I hope you will all continue to pray for me and help me when I need it. God bless you all Colleen J.

Colleen, Keep your head up and things will work out. I just wanted to tell you I admire the way you are handling this. I wonder if I would handle it as well. I daresay that I don't think so. Hugs, Cheryl

Thank you, Cheryl. Good things come to those who wait, right?

Colleen, I also give you a ton of credit. You are a very strong woman. I know we'll hear from you again someday with the great news that you are approved. Keep in touch and you have my prayers. Hugs, Shari

Thank you, Shari. I'll still be hanging around here. Hopefully I'll have good news sooner over later.

Colleen, I've seen you post to my own posts. I have read how you've been fighting and things didn't work out just yet. I want to support you and to tell you that you keep that fight going stong and remember that it will work out. My mother is notorious for saying "all things happen for a reason". Although it's cliche', I believe it. I started my research on WLS 10 years ago. And one thing or another got in my way, no insurance, insurance wouldn't pay, I couldn't get time off, or some other stupid brick wall happened. Then 2 weeks before my surgery July 2005, the person who had intended to care for me, backed out by sending me a letter return receipt requested registered mail saying how she couldn't do it and she had all this crap on her plate and well, I guess perhaps she did but we decided it was for the best. If God is truly watching over you and HE is, then this will all work out when the time is perfect. And know in your heart, I and WE will be here for you every minute and every step of your losing way! God Bless you back, and know that I'm here if you need to talk..just shoot me an email. Stacey