Approved!

I spoke with Kris at UCSD a little while ago.  She shared that the surgical coordinator spoke with my insurance company yesterday and it’s official, surgery is a go for 1/23. The exact time may change from what I was told several weeks ago, but only by a few hours.  I will know the definite time when I have my pre-op meeting with the surgeons on 1/22.

Jake asked me how I feel now that I have this news.  Honestly, I think I’ve reached the point in the process where I’ve accepted what is in front of me and I’m ready.  I know there are still many unknowns (e.g. How will I handle anesthesia? Will they be able to remove the entire tumor? What will the impact on my facial nerve be?  How quickly will I regain my balance? How will the adjustment to SSD go?) but I will face each one as I’ve faced my initial diagnosis and I know I’ll get through them.  I’m not anticipating any of it will be easy, but I know I’m not alone.  I have the love and support of my husband and kids and so many others who have stepped forward to walk through this alongside me.

Now my focus can shift to prepping things for the Shecklets and my in-laws for the two weeks we’ll be gone.

T minus 2 weeks.