Slightly Defeated

My advanced apologies for the whiny-ness.

I am a slight control freak, so I really don't like it when things are out of my control.  That is exactly what is going on right now.  I did my part to get everything done I needed in order for my surgeon to submit my case for approval to my insurance.  I have driven almost 800 miles for doctor and facility visits, with many more to (hopefully) come.  I gave up three hours of one day for a ridiculous personality test and psych evaluation to make sure I am mentally stable enough to have this life-changing surgery.  Yes, I should have called the psychologist's office to make sure they faxed my evaluation to the surgeon (which they didn't do until I checked up with them a month later), but things are getting a bit frustrating.  I called my nurse at Optum Health on Friday and was given some discouraging news.  Apparently, the program they use to read faxes was down all week, which translates to my case not being reviewed for yet another week.  And some more sad news today.  I called the surgeon's office to see if I could schedule my surgery without the final approval and then move it as needed.  They won't even put my name on the books until after they know I am approved.  I understand the financial reasoning behind their policy, but I am trying to plan my summer and I just want to move on with my new life (I realize that sounds a bit selfish).  I know I should be happy that my insurance does cover the surgery, and that I don't have to wait years like some other insurance companies require, but it is still frustrating for me, and nothing at this point in the review process is within my control.  All I can do now is wait and hope that someone can come to a decision soon.