Yea baby!
Karen,
I'm sure a lot of it is where you started out. The way he explained it to me was that he wanted to make sure I would be successful. If I wasn't, then it would be harder for other people *****ally needed the surgery to get approved. Once he told me that, I tried harder and it worked.
Just try cutting out your carbs for now, and drinking LOTS of water, plus exercise if you can. Hang in there!! I'm sure if you let him know about the insurance problem, he will make sure you get in before the deadline.
Ann in Duluth