I have a date!!

After almost a year of waiting, I finally have a surgery date scheduled for August 30th at Genesis Health Center! I met with Dr Phelps today, and everything looks good. Now I'm just waiting for insurance approval. I will be so glad when its all over! Shelley Rath

Shelley, Hi!!! Congratulations! The time will fly between now and the 30th! We have a connection in that I had surgery at Genesis, also. Dr. Phelps assisted my surgeon, Dr. Christophersen. Small world! Have you been to any of the support group meetings? Let me know if there is anything that I can do to support you in your surgery! God bless, Andrea

Hello Shelley, that is awsome i'm so happy for you. good luck to you. I will keep you in my prayers. see you on the loseing side. take care Laurie

Hi Shelley! Congratulations!! I am so happy for you!! Sherry Open RNY 02/04/04 (Proximal-75 cm) 294.5/202/150 -92.5#

Sherry! Email me, I will try to come visit you this week. Let me know what works for you. How is the leg (ankle?). TTFN Jackie

Congratulations Shelley! Hi I'm Eileen, and I've been off the boards for about 2 1/2 weeks (vacation). Anyway, I just got home and saw your post and wanted to tell you how excited I was for you. I also live in Davenport. If you every want to talk or get together just let me know. You'll find a great support group in the Quad Cities area and many of them are on this support page. My best to you, Eileen

Congratssssssssssss Shelley!!! Good luck on your journey your almost there! Keep us updated ok! God Bless, Janet Schmidt

Congrats Shelley; We will all be praying and wishing you healing thoughts. God Bless Paula

Shelley, Just going back through some posts I missed. Wow, a year of waiting! I'm so happy for you - congrats, congrats on your surgery date. How exciting, I'm sure the time will fly with getting everything in order. Here's to hoping that you have a smooth as silk procedure and a super speedy recovery!! Keep us posted! -Deb W.