Well, one year ago today after much ado and 3 moths in the hospital, God made plans for me and here I am. Yes, I actually made it through a year of pure He&& and I made it through to the other side. There is no way that I would be alive today if it wasn't for my mother being at the hospital with me and demanding that the surgeon do something, other than nothing! And calling in another surgeon after firing the original one that did the surgery. All of the prayers of my friends and family and ultimately the path that God has laid out for me, whatever it might be, has led me to this place a year later. Through all the teras, pain and suffering, I never thought I would make it to this point. Yet, here I am. I am out of the hospital, off from oxygen, no feeding tube anymore, no barfing all day long for, yes, months at a time, am out of that dam& wheelchair, and am able to actually go through a day without crying and wondering if I am going to live until the next day. I can't say that I would do it all again, but I can say thank you to all of you for keeping me positive when I thought I could not make it through another day. THANK YOU ALL and here's to losing those last 30 pounds I am struggling with

Julie -- thanks so much for sharing! I've been putting off the tt decision because I heard about the pain ... so I will be anxious to learn if you think it was worth it afterward. Please take good care of yourself, and let us know how it goes. PS You look absolutely fabulous! Dona

Can you say, "HAPPY!!" I just called BCBS and they said I am approved for my TT and my approval letter went out on Monday. Dr. Wang's office won't schedule without the letter and said for me to call tomorrow they should have it. She did tell me the doctors schedule is pretty open and even next week was an option for me!!!!! Just wanted to share my joy I cant believe this is happening!!!! NAT

I am glad you are home and doing well! Definately talk to the doctor and see how much he took off. And DEFINATELY, take after b\pics...I want to see. Feel better soon, I am sure you are in a lot of pain right now. Take it easy Tricia

I would love to see them, how do I get them, Marcia