Necessary Mutilation

I’ve made a commitment to a better mood and outlook today and find myself rebounding somewhat from the last few days of depression and doubt.  What really helped was a telephone call to our new insurance company and to a kind staff who sympathized with our out of pocket expenses, but also reassured me that the maximum amount we would owe for the surgery itself would be (our deductible) two hundred and something dollars.  She also explained that all follow-up visits for typically 90 days post surgery are included in this cost - meaning that doctor appointments to remove stitches; check progress, etc. wont break us further!  Lastly, I took a gander and asked her if she had word about my approval yet (which the Center said I’d likely hear about on or near April 10th) — and yes, they had approved me today!

It’s amazing how relieved and happy I feel and how this all but erases the last few days of despondency and worry.  Just in time for the weekend!