Hi Jessica!
Just a note to let you know you are not alone. I know EXACTLY how you feel--I first saw Dr. Oakley last October, but Regence wouldn't even consider this surgery. We decided to self-pay, and my surgery was set for March 24th, right before Bill Plowman's. Well, my husband lost his job of 12 years when Jabil closed in November. My surgery was rescheduled for June 3rd. I was so disappointed, but a really good thing happened--my husband started working for a company with United Healthcare, and they will probably cover my surgery! I see that you have uhc, too. I will be praying for you. Take care and God bless, Suzi