I have a date!

February 15th is my big day!! I am so happy and really calm. I have an appointment pretty much every week between now and then and two the week before surgery. That's a lot of trips to Tulsa but it will be worth it. I can never thank you all enough for sharing your stories and support these past 2 years. I has really kept me holding on and fighting. So often the horror stories are all that are heard and the 1000's of success stories are ignored. The Missouri board will not be ignored that's for sure. Even through our tragedies and struggles we advertise our successes and the benefits of WLS .Each person has their own decision to make and we try to make sure they make their decisions through knowledge and not fear. I love this board and everyone on it! Dannielle

What a Valentine present huh? WE all love you too sweetie. Time will fly by wait and see. That is just a little over one month away. great. Livin on Tulsa time , livin on Tulsa time.... Remember that song? That is yours now. Jan

thats great, I am so proud for you..time will be here befor you kmow it...Jan I remember the song, yep she can be living on tulsa time...Vesta

That is great news D!!! Like Momma J says, what a Gift to yourself!! I was not aware you were going to Tulsa. What made you chose that location? Did you know a doctor out there already? You are right, you have to hear both sides and always decide what is best for you personally. I know you will do just fine! Sherr

My best friend had surgery in Tulsa with Dr.Gorospe.He had come highly recommended by several people who had WLS where she worked. I checked him out and was so extremely impressed.He has been doing bariatric surgery for over 30 years.He has done over 4000 WLS. He was also the first person to do WLS laproscopically in Oklahoma. Tulsa is only about an hour and half or so from Joplin where I live-so it's a convenience too. I feel that I am in great hands,so it makes it a lot easier not to second guess my decision.I've done so much research too that I feel my decision is an informed one so I don't mind going up against other people's concerns and misconceptions. I try to use it as an opportunity to educate people about the real statistics and all of the success stories. I think that everyone should have correct information before making their decision. Dannielle

All right!!!!! that is awesome Danneille. I know how bad you were wanting this surgery. I am so happy for you that you have a date. Good luck hun Gretta

Danielle, I am so happy for you!! I wish I were that close.But you have waited along time for this. Julia

Hey I too have a date..March 7th if everything else goes well...I have to got get a CT scan on my lung because they found a spot, but if that all goes well I too will be on my way! Isnt it exciting to know all your work and time and effort has finally come to the point where you feel a sense of accomplishment. I congradulate you and will pray for the best outcome. Sugar