APPROVED!!!!!

Thanks for the info! So where did you do your 6-month program?  Do they offer that at the UT program where you are having your surgery?  I think my insurance requires it too - but I don't want to start a program just to find out after six months that it isn't sufficient for my insurance!

Ashley,
Congrats on your approval. This is a wonderful day and I am so thrilled for you are finally ready to begin this new chapter of your life. Nov 10 will be here before you know it. Feel free to continue to lean on this board and the other support systems you have in place and we will be saving a place for you on the Losers Bench.

Thank you so much Paul. I am really glad that I accidentally stumbled upon this site, because if I hadn't, I wouldn't have gotten to talk to all of you great people and get all of this wonderful advice and support. I will definetly be coming back with more questions, and I can't wait to be on that wonderful Loser's Bench with everyone. - Ashley

Congratulations Ashley!  It is just so exciting!  As said by so many others...get ready for a wild ride!  Keep on posting.  I am so happy for you!!!

Freddie

Thank you so much, Freddie!

What fantastic news, Ashley!  What a wild and wonderful ride this is...  The ups and downs are ALL just a part of it.  I am still pretty much a newbie and learning so much each and every day.  Best of luck and if there is anything I can do, just ask, I will try and find an answer.  I'm around my puter most of the time since I'm retired.  If I'm not at the gym lol lol    But, really, it appears there are people here that have been there, done it, and done it WELL!   I have found support is usually only a "click" away.
Jane

Thank you so much, Jane!

CONGRATS Ashley! I know how excited you are - especially after going through a denial. Wow - you got a quick surgery date. It will be here before you know it. Keep us updated on how everything goes and if you have any questions as the time gets closer. I am sure you will have tons of emotions between now and then.