Hey Beth,
I just wanted to let you know that you are in my thoughts. I am so hoping that you get some good news.
Just to share my own story with you. I was denied by my insurance three times and finally gave up. I tried to switch to another insurance and somehow ended up with a full year of NO insurance. Ughh. Finally, decided that no matter what I was having the surgery. I managed to find the funds through a lot of thinking, a lot of juggling, and a lot of begging. I am now scheduled for surgery with Dr. Aguirre in Ensenada, MX on Feb 9, 2005. Less than four months from now. I just knew that I could not give up and that this surgery was the right thing to do for ME. If you are at all interested in going out of the country in order to self pay, I would recommend you go to the south of the border forum. Lots of really helpful people on there. I am paying $9300 plus travel expenses to have the surgery but it will be well worth it.
Again, I am thinking of you and hoping that your isurance company sees the light and makes the right decision. Good luck,
Tamara
pre-op 2/9/05