Dear Lisa, thank you for your reply and info about the insurance. My husband is going to try to call our insurance (tricare prime...retired military dependant here) to see what they have to say. I'm confused about which specialist is best to see? An ENT surgeon or an oral surgeon? Who do the majority of folks go to with this? and what kind of specialist does the surgery if needed? I've a million questions rolling around in my brain, but I'm trying to keep a positive attitude at the same time. My sister got upset with me when I told her I came onto this website. Her way of dealing with things is to ignore them until she does have a sure answer. Guess I'm not like her, as I'd rather be prepared for the worst, and then if I get the best, it makes it all that much sweeter. And like I said, reading about all you people in this forum have been thru and still keeping such an upbeat attitude makes me feel better. You are all amazing in my opinion. You're all in my thoughts and prayers now too. Shelley