Got my letter today

 Yay!! I finally got my letter today saying that I meet the current selection criteria!!!!  
Its not much, but at least its something!  I was so afraid that I would not be accepted that I read it as saying "you do not meet our current criteria".  
I was crushed. Until I read it again.  I even told my husband that I was not accepted. He asked why they sent me all this stuff then?  That's when I re-read the letter!! 
Sooooo.  Yahooooooo!

CONGRATULATIONS!!! what a wondeful little pick-me-up! I had to laugh at your response when you got your letter because when I got mine about a month ago, I was sure it said "do NOT' meet the criteria..until I put on my glasses. I wanted to tape it to the fridge but my teenagers wouldn't let me. My best friend said its like winning the lottery, and I would agree. You and I are almost at the same time so it will be interesting to see how this all plays out. Good for you..Im excited for you.

 Thanks!  You too!!!!   I can't wait!  When did you get your letter? 

Congrats on getting your letter!! Does any of you know how long after you get the letter letter you have to wait to get your first group session appointment or the consult with the surgeons?

I received my letter on Oct. 31st and am still waiting to get my first appt. for the group session.  I think it is about 6 or 7 months.

I'm sure the wait times have changed in the last year however for me this is how it went:

February 2011 - Received letter of acceptance
August 2011 - Received letter informing me of group session and consult with surgeon.
Sept. 2011 - Group session and consult.
Oct. 2011 - Barium swallow and physical with my family physician
Nov. 2011 - Meeting with NUT
Dec. 2011 - Meeting with psychologist
February 21, 2012 - Surgery!!!!!!

when did your referral go in? how long of a wait till your letter?

 I saw my dr on December 12 and got my referral letter today.
Stil really excited.  Hope I can sleep tonight   Haha

Just wondering, have they open the criteria yet? I know that was something Laura said might happen once the program was established but haven't heard anything. What I would give to receive that letter if they have.

Congrats on getting your letter.

Karen

When I got my letter, I was freaking out because I saw WHO sent it. I was SURE they were going to say NO!! I had just come home from doing all the testing stuff with my family doctor.

Let me tell you, once I read the letter properly..I didn't sleep for a WEEK!


CONGRATS!!! Super thrilling huh?