Britt,
While it certainly was a pain in the netherregions to get to this point, it sounds like it is good news since you can get treated in private sector!
You should get much better care AND your wife will be happy.
As I have learned over the years (and I'm sure you already know): If your wife is happy, you have a chance to be happy too. If not, forget about it! <--said with best Italian accent.