My Belated Christmas Gift !!!!!!
I'm APPROVED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
OMG, I cried for 2 hours after I got the letter. On 2nd appeal administrative review (they did not make me come before the review panel - they approved it before it went to them), I'm APPROVED!!!! I'm still shaking. My mind is racing. It seems that all that knowledge I accumulated for the last year has gone. Poof!! I know it will come back, but for right now, I'm like Rudolph, "I'm approved! I'm approved! They said I'm approved!!" And yep, I could fly right now - probably won't sleep a wink tonight. And tomorrow night, I'll be raising a glass of the bubbly for sure!
Thank you to all who have helped and been a source of strength when I thought I had none left - you know who you are and I am forever grateful for your love and friendship. And to all of you still jumping through hoops or fighting with insurance, keep fighting! You can do it!
For me, it really is going to be a Happy New Year!!
I wi**** to all of you, too!ETA: Of course I'll let you know as soon as I get a date - will be on the phone to Dr. Smith's office 1st thing tomorrow!!!
~Angela Patience + Persistence = POWER!!
Angelette to MajorMom 
Angel to Blue Rose and MsPPPants
HW/SW/CW/DGW/GW 305/294/145/167/140 -160 pounds total
((((((Angela)))))),
WOW! What incredibly good news! I needed to hear some good news and I couldn't be happier for you my friend. I know that this will indeed change your life in so very many ways. I look forward to your unfolding metamorphosis this coming year. We look foward to hearing of your surgery date soon.
Wishing you all the best and continued happiness.
ENJOY!
Barbara
ObesityHelp Coach and Support Group Leader
http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/bcumbo_group/
High-264, Current-148, Goal-145
Blogs mysecondhalfoflife.blogspot.com/ and amanicinsomniacsreadinglist.blogspot.com/
High/Surg/current/goal - 320/253/150/healthy - I am 5' 3" tall - Size 8 now! Past surgeon's goal now!
You will see my other post, but I'm scheduled to begin my new life on Jan. 28th, 2009!
I can't wait!!!
ETA: OMG, Pam! Look at you! I almost didn't recognize you! Thank God you didn't change your weight loss ticker, or I'd have completely not known you! Congrats, Dear! You look great!
~Angela Patience + Persistence = POWER!!
Angelette to MajorMom Angel to Blue Rose and MsPPPants
HW/SW/CW/DGW/GW 305/294/145/167/140 -160 pounds total
