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I wasn't going to post this, just because its not that important & will be DELETING IT when its over> But would everyone please cross thier fingers for me & or say a prayer..I just called my insurance company-Blue Care Network & they say my paperwork is still under review.. I never knew how nervous I would be until I called. Now I know I want this.. I kept thinking if I didn't hear exactly what I wanted I was going to fight for it.. I must be more committed than I thought. Anyhow I believe in the power of positive thoughts & prayer & would love anyones help.

I thank you in advance.. And once I here that magical "yes" I will let you all know the date & start a new thread while deleting this one.

Thanks A Ton

Christina

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I will keep my fingers, toes, and eyes crossed for you. I will also say that prayer for you. Please don't delete your thread, just add to it, it just shows everyone how excited you are!

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How did I miss it? You have a name! Christina! It's my sister's name and my daughter's middle name. No wonder I like you! Prayers for good news soon...and don't delete, just keep posting here. Those of us who responded will get an e-mail with your update, so we won't miss it, then we'll respond and bump it up to the New Posts menu, and everyone will see it!!! This system works! Looking for news soon....

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Christina,

I've got my finger crossed, my toes crossed, my legs crossed, my eyes crossed -- gee I have to uncross them to see how to type this. At any rate, good luck on that insurance approval.

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All of my digits are crossed too! (Betcha wonder how I can type, then, hmm?)

Good luck!!! :);):)

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Oh gosh, I remember that feeling!

Yes, I certainly will say one for you...

let us know ASAP!

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Got fingers, toes and eyes crossed here! And saying a prayer! Christina, let us know as soon as your hear something.

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Don't worry look at your board name YOU WILL SUCCEED REMEMBER?? It is so nerve wrecking to not know. I feel your excitemnt and concern. You will get this don't worry. THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS I"M SENDING YOUR WAY~~~~~~

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THANK YOU ALL SO VERY MUCH!

The days are at a slow pace - but its your support that keeps me looking towards my goal!

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Well its been several weeks now- I have called & they keep telling me its under-review. The doctors office said they would call the care-mangement team today to find out what the status is & get back with me Today. Its so funny the anxiety I feel. Holy cow it literally makes me feel ill to my stomach. I don't know if I feel sick because it may be denied or sick because it may be approved? I don't like being fickle, its so not my personality. Anyhow thats the update for now.

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That's normal! :) I am so excited for you, and I hope you hear somethng soon, I know the waiting is so hard! I am keeping my fingers crossed you you!

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I hope it works out for you. I have a feeling that you will not take no for an answer so you will eventually be banded either way. I wish you the best of luck and will be thinking about you.

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