Progress

Well, after months of jumping through hoops we finally received the formal approval for surgery from the insurance company. I am grateful for the insurance because without it I would not be able to have this surgery. I am also thankful to my denominational judicatory for providing such good insurance. I am not thankful for all the red tape...but that's just my problem.

I spoke to the surgeon's office yesterday and was told we are ready for surgery as soon as I finish the PrevPac antibiotics (about one more week) We are working on a schedule for surgery. It will probably be early in May. May be my 57th birthday present! Only one more hurdle, apparently. The Cardiologist has not given the surgeon the report from the echo cardiogram. I have to call them today to get that report submitted. I assume I am not dying of heart disease since they did this test a week ago and I have heard nothing. We'll see.

Anyway, it looks like this may actually happen. Its been a long journey - over a year since I made the decision to have the surgery. Now to get the insurance company to pay for a therapeutic indoor pool. That will go over big at Conference!