I really am excited....

I know all programs work a little different.  At DHC in Manchester you have to have all your eggs in a row and counted and double counted before they ever let you actually have an appointment with a 'real person' from the Surgery dept.  This means all pre-op testing done, all your notes from your primary in, your 10 lb. wt. loss documented and maintained....then it takes about a month to get in. Well, this has been about a year since starting with them and today I had my first meeting with Linda Tate the nut. and I have a meeting with the RN next week and then a meeting with the doc in two weeks...........and I should be good to go. All I can say is that I am still stunned.  I have been researching this for five years, she didn't tell me anything I didn't already know---but it sure was good to finally be in the surgery center and talking with a real person! Wahoo. Michelle

that's great Michelle! Your on your way!

Ann

Good for you, Michele.    It does seem like the impossible dream at times.  Surely, no other medical procedure has such a screening process?  And I completely agree that all this prep work and screening is needed - but it is still rather exhausting.  But now you're on the down hill side.  A rootin' for ya!  Treading