SURGERY DATE FINALLY OFFICIAL!!!!!

Finally!!! After all the delays and extra tests I got "OFFICIAL" word that authorized documentation had reached my surgeon enabling them to schedule my surgery. The countdown begins- MONDAY AUGUST 11 is the date! My surgeon is Dr. Robert Keating and I am having RNY long limb done at St Lukes Hospital in Cedar Rapids. So long 4X shirts! By by tight 3x pants! Can't say that I will miss you! Michelle

congradulations im so happy for you i know how you feel i couldnt wait to have mine done i've lost 80 pounds since then and went down 2 pants sizes. good luck keep us updated

Michelle, I am so happy for you. I have been following your progress and I am excited for you. Keep us updated.... Do you think you will be in ICU right away or what is your doctors policy on that?

Congratulations Michelle. I am so happy everything went through for you and you have a DATE. And it is close too. I will be wishing you the best and praying for you. You GO girl. gloria

Wow that's really soon...Congrats! I'll be thinking of you!

CONGRATS for jumping through all the hoops, we will be thinking of you. I dont regret it at all! of course, I am just saying bybye to 5x shirts, lol now on to 3 x woohoo! and maybe smaller. 70 lbs gone! good luck hun, Judi

Michelle, Im so HAPPY for you . I bet these will be the longest few days for you..lol.... Stacy XOXO

WOOHOO!!! What more can I say?? lol (((HUGS)))

Oh Michelle! I am so happy for you! I know you must be estatic. I have the 11th off work, and would love to come see you, if your up to it. Just let me know! I think you will be pleased with Dr. Keating too, he is wonderful. God bless and you will be in my prayers! Hugs...