Got my surgery date.

I went to Dr. Hodges yesterday and he set my surgery date for 11/14/06, I guess this will be my rebirth day. Now the butterflies are really flapping. I will need to see a pulmonologist and get a chest X-ray to possible have a filter put in to prevent blood clots. So I guess now my journey begins. Alan

Best of luck Alan. Hope it flys by and everything is ok....

Congratulations Alan on reaching an important milestone in an incredible journey! Take these next 3.5 weeks to prepare yourself for surgery...start walking now to help build up some stamina, get the blood flowing and your lungs stronger. It will make a HUGE difference in your recovery. Focus on those things you CAN control and don't sweat the things you CANNOT...leave the worries to your medical team and the man upstairs. In other words...HAVE SOME FUN BETWEEN NOW AND THEN!!!! And so, the journey begins...BEST WISHES! Cards Fan Springfield, MO STEP OFF THE SIDELINES AND GET IN THE GAME!

Alan Congrats!!!!! You and Andrew will share they same rebirthday!!! I am so happy for you. Dont let the pre-surgery bug get to you. Congrats Melissa

yeah i was going to tell you that you and Andrew will have the same surgery dates but i see that Melissa has already said so. That is fantastic wow not long now. that is super. Does Lana know yet if not you can surprise her at the meeting monday night. Jan

Congratulations Alan! Best of luck to you! Carol

ALAN! woooooohooooooo! CONGRATS and those butterflies will begin to go away as you get closer! Like Claudette just said, we're all here if you have any questions! I went to school with a guy named Alan Hartman......bet there are many around though! I can't picture him though, just recall the name. I am getting OLD!!! 20 year reunion next year!!! See ya Monday! Tami

Alan: Congratulations on your surgery date, butterflies will continue flapping. I am speaking from experience. My date is Nov. 2nd. I am excited as well. I wish you loads of luck and success. My prayers will be with you. God bless Tressia