Everything is coming together to good to be true. A little background: I have state insurance, Staywell Florida. I had to do my 6th month visits plus additional testing. For some reason I waiting until almost the end to do my blood work and found out I am very anemic. 8.2 hemoglobin. Anyone have surgery with these numbers?

My doctor submitted all my paperwork to the insurance about 8:30 am this morning. She said they would try to expedite because they had a cancellation next week and since I need my gall bladder removed they would try and get me in if all went well. She said they usually take 24-48 hours to get approval but they have been running slow. Well 7 hours later at 3:30 pm today I was told I was approved. Started my pre op shakes/1 meal. Have my pre-op appt this Thursday and scheduled for surgery 2/4.

I don't know why but I'm still nervous that the anemia will come into play and delay things somehow. (nervous maybe that it can't really be happening).

Anyway I knew this day would come but I just can't believe how fast it all happened today and to have a surgery date for next week is just crazy fast.

SOOOO many emotions right now just felt the need to share my story and here what any of you experts had to say.

Also was curious if anyone knows of a list of things you should bring to the hospital, its a two hour ride for me so suggestions on keeping it a comfortable ride home would be appreciated as well.

Thanks Everyone! Haven't posted much but reading all your posts has been very helpful!

So happy for you!!! Good luck and keep us updated