eh, you won't ever find me siding with an insurance company. If they existed to be not for profit, I would consider it. But as it is, they screw the patient (unless someone makes a stink) and they screw the doctors as well. For profit health insurance companies are a huge part of what is wrong with our current health care system. I've researched this issue too much and seen/talked/been related to too many of those in the medical profession (including people who work for big pharma companies). It's all about the money, not taking care of people. It's disappointing and that's not how one would hope that a thoroughly modern westernized society would treat those most in need of help.
Having said that, Joy, I think you should treat yourself to one more pair of jeans. You're going to be wearing them for a few months and you might get more use of them for a month or so after the surgery. I know you didn't want to, but one more pair does not mean that you are giving up!!!!
You can battle through this - I'm sorry they changed the requirements on you, honey. They're money grubbing b*stards. Don't ever forget that. It's war - and your health is the prize.
