Insurance companies can be a hassle, but the 6 months go by so fast. The horrible part about my experience was three hours before my surgery July 18th they denied my surgery. After many hours on the phone with BCBS they realized they had the wrong diagnostic codes and procedures codes and told me the surgery is covered. Bummer now my surgery date is August 13th. The positive part of it all is I am anemic and it is giving me time to build up my blood. I am very excited but could have already had this past me and on the road to recovery.