Great News!

Great news! We were able to get through some hurdles over the last week, which concluded with an appeals hearing with our insurance company late yesterday. We prevailed in the hearing, and Aetna has approved benefits that will allow her to be listed right away.

Hopkins confirmed this morning that Sandy will be listed by the end of the day today, pending results from blood that was drawn today. The results of those labs will be used to determine her MELD score, which establishes her place on the waiting list. That trip to Hopkins was only a minor inconvenience today since Sandy was able to time it well enough to meet up with Katie at Samo’s for lunch! It’s in Greektown in Baltimore-- if you haven’t had it, you’re missing something great.

The Pool: If you want in on the pool, drop $20 cash (per one hour window that you select) off at our house with a note picking the time you think Sandy will be transplanted. I am also accepting Ravens playoff tickets in lieu of cash.

For the record, I am joking about the pool...but not the playoff tickets.

Seriously though, we should get details about her MELD score and place on the list in the next day or so. We have no way of predicting how quickly this may happen...you'll know when we know. There are still a few steps to get through before the transplant can happen, but this is one more victory.

PS- don't forget, tomorrow is Purple Friday in Baltimore!