Hello! I don't have a date yet, but it will be in January. I, too, wanted to have my surgery in December, on the 31st to be exact, even though God had already told me to do it in January. I know that might sound strange but one morning when I woke up, He whispered to me that the first of the year was a good time. But being human, I decided to shoot for New Years Eve. Lo and behold, the OR is closed that day, so I'll be scheduling for January. I have one more thing on my checklist that is completed but hasn't gotten to the surgeon's office yet, and then I'll be good to go. I hope a lot of people join in this forum as more and more schedule for January!

My re-birthday is with you guys! I'm a Jan 8 baby too!! This waiting part is the worst. I was originally scheduled for Oct 9th - but the insurance company said they never received any of my paperwork and was resubmitted. Approved in 7 days!!! But due to Vacation and work schedules - I had to put it off until January!

It is good for you to have such a positive attitude about it. It can be very disappointing to come so close to be told you have to wait two more months. But I looked at it as God whispering in my ear, "It's too soon. You'll have it done on January 14th...sort of a true re-birth. Doesn't that sound better?" Accepting, I cried saying, "Yes. Thank you." I ain't lying; I cried for days. When I finally saw the numbers for myself, I stopped crying and started doing what I needed to do to get my iron levels back up. I truely believe that things happen at the time they are supposed to, not a moment sooner, not a moment later. Continue to have a positive attitude. Have faith and trust that January 8th is the right day. I pray that you have no further snags and begin enjoying you position on the loser bench on January 8th. Many blessings for you to come...... Stephanie

Wonderful. I got confirmation in the mail last month that my date is Jan 3rd. Keep me in your prayers as I will you.

We have the same date! Join The losers bench together!!!