Well what did he say? Tell Us,Tell Us,Tell Us,Tell Us,Tell Us,Tell Us!!!!!!!

Ok Shelli and Kristen D what's the verdict??? I know you HAD to have gotten a date today Shell..... So is it late August or September???? I've been checking the board all day to see how things went.... I'm so excited for you cuze you have been through so much and you so deserve this!!! Aaaack Where are you? I'm dieing to know...... SHELLIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII...... Big Big Hugs!!! NaDene

Hi honey......No, I didn't get a date. As a matter of fact, I'm on hold for about 3 months. I've been crying my eyes out all day but I know Dr. Roye's doing what's best for me. He saw that I got a little teary ( but trying to smile and be strong ) and he rolled his chair over to me and took my hand told me he had to make me well first. I guess the smiling / strong thing must have been a big flop too, cause he saw right through that....LOL. I have to have another sleep study and further sleep apnea treatment, but I guess I also have an issue with my stomach and he's VERY nervous about ulcers. He says I'm borderline right now for having one and he sure doesn't want me getting one after surgery..............SO.........NO DATE! I got to my car as quick as possible and just sat there and cried. But it's going to be OK. I really didn't want surgery til August because my job is hectic in the summer. So he said fall.....and that's alright. I guess it was the whole walking out without a date thing that got to me. I'll be alright once it sinks in. I'm having my followup sleep study on 6/5 and the meds he has me on for the stomach should be done by then. We'll see if he rethinks the timeframe. If not.....then I'll just have holiday surgery! It's 7:30 and I just got off the sofa, (from being in the fetal position all afternoon) and decided to come tell everyone. The tears are flowing again, but it's just a delay,....all is not lost. I would much rather be healthy enough to heal well after surgery than rush into it and have complications. So this is the right thing. It was just a huge disappointment in a lonnnngggggg 3 year wait. Thank you for being concerned. I hope to talk to you soon. Love ya. Shel

I'm sorry Luv... What a bummer that is! You have lifted so many of us and I'm so excited for you to get your day. And YOU WILL! Do NOT doubt that for one minute!!! Everything happens for a reason and right now may not be your time but it will be here!! My sister-in-law had to wait too due to ulcers also. Ya know what? I bet he already penciled you in a date. He's cute like that you know. I remember someone saying they were seeing him and they had to quit smoking before surg. It was put off due to them not quitting. When they went back to see him they thought for sure it was going to be a long wait but low and behold he held a day for them.. Was that person you Terri??? It was someone here I just know it. Anyhow on the bright side of things at least its not the stress test or any other invasive test that has to be re-done. Just a nice relaxing night of sleep. Well sort of.. lol But you know what I mean... Anyhow know that we are all here cheering for you and you WILL, YES I SAID WILL HAVE THIS SURGERY!!!! DON'T DOUBT THAT FOR ONE MINUTE!!!!! After 3 years hun 3 months will fly by!!! Hug Yourself For Me!!!!! Luv NaDene

Thank you for the pick me up NaDene,...I really needed it today. It's just been a tough day is all. My little grandson ended up in the ER with early pnumonia...just like what I had 3 1/2 weeks ago. I was terribly worried and sat there with him and my daughter after leaving Dr. Roye's office. I just read Kristin's post and she's devastated cause her insurance is giving her the go round. It's not that way for me and I have to see that my cir****tances could be a whole lot worse. And you're right.....it's just not my time. ...lol. I'm getting better as the day goes on. Will be glad when it's over and tomorrow gets here so I can have today behind me and get on my way to getting this 3 months over with. And really, I'm not that upset about having it in the fall....it was just the shock of walking out without a date. It really is crushing and I don't want anyone to feel this way. I feel so bad for Kristin right now...I know she's frustrated, scared and pissed off all rolled in one. I don't even know what to say to her right now......I wish I could hug her. I'm gonna have surgery....just not right now. I'm a Claims Analyst for American Power Conversion, and weather plays a big part in my job. Summer is VERY busy and this really is OK with me. (I'm one of those people who think no one can do my job like I can.....what a jerk I am ....lol). So again, it's alright. But I did need the hug....thank you Deenie! Thank you for being here when I needed you! I'll always be there for you....cheering and hootin and hollerin all the way. Hope all is well with the hubby's progress through this stuff. He's another *****ally deserves to have this. I hope it's going well for him. Thank you again honey. love n hugs!!! Shel

I am so sorry that u did not get a date Shelli. I know u were counting on this day because of how long u have waited so far. Ur day will come whether it be a week or a year from now but it will be here. Take one day a time and it will fly by quickly!! Shannon

Thank you Shannon, for your kind words........yes, my date will be here soon. I'm really only looking at a delay of 2 months so I can get well. It was just very shocking to the system yesterday and I didn't take it very well. But today I see it for what it is..........my surgeon is trying to make me well enough to withstand this surgery and make it through without complications. That's what I would expect him to do for me and so I'm not as upset today. Besides......again, there are so many others, like Kristin, who are having a much tougher time than I'm having. She's having such a tough time with her insurance issues and I'm really at a loss on how to help her or even what to say to comfort her.....and my whining about a short delay seems exceptionally trivial compared to her dilemma right now. I'm really more worried about her situation right now. But thank you again for taking the time to try to make me feel better. I really appreciate that and really love how we all stand behind one another. That's what gets us through. Have a great Memorial Day weekend. Shel

Shel, i'm so sorry, but in the long run, I'm sure Dr Roye know's what he's doing. I want you to be ok, and if that means waiting 3 months, then that's what you have to do. I'm in tears right now reading your posts. But you have to be strong, and I'm here for you. When we finally meet, I will give you that big hug you need. I know its a big disappointment but if it wasn't necessary to wait, he would have given you a date. I'm concerned about you, and your health. I know its been a long wait, but like NaDene said 3 months will fly by. I love ya, and things will get better... Big Hugs!!! Teri

There she is.........I needed my Teri . I really am OK today. Like I said in one of my earlier posts, I was just shocked and very disappointed yesterday. But today I see it clearly and I'm really alright with it. I have a good outlook........even tho I'm at the back of the line now regarding all of us here. LOL. But I'll be last, that's OK. I'll cheer and holler for everyone like always. I'm still just as happy for everyone as I've ever been and that's how I know I'm gonna be alright. I certainly don't feel hopeless or anything...it's just a brief delay to get this stomach thing taken care of and he definitely wants me on a cpap machine before and after surgery, so I have to get that done. The last thing I want is to have surgery and have my old stomach cause big problems. And Dr. Roye was so comforting yesterday. When he rolled his chair over to me cause he saw me shaking my head affirmative and saying "I understand" and smiling.....all the while having big ole welled up eyes, I knew I found the right Dr. He saw my disappointment and comforted me.....but wasn't going to let me go home and bury myself in food for comfort. He laid some ground rules, and I have to lose AT LEAST 10 pounds, if not more and get these last couple of things taken care of ....that's it. So really, I'm OK. Again, as I said in a previous post.....Kristin L really needs some support right now. SHE'S the one going through hell and I feel so bad for her situation. I'm not about to whine over this small setback while she's going through this tough time...I just can't be that shallow. So we all must rally around her and keep her going through her fight. But I'm still a big baby and still could use that hug!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you honey, for being here for me!!! You're the BEST!!!! Happy Memorial Day Weekend to you and I hope you and the family have a good time. I hear the weather is going to be PERFECT! Who can complain? Thanks again Ter for being my friend. I wouldn't trade you for anything. P.S. My birthday is on June 13th. I share that b-day with a very good friend of mine and we're thinking about girls night out at Foxwoods sometime around that date. You and Rose want to come???? We'll have a blast. Maybe hit a show and gamble....or do some shopping and gamble.... Did I mention gamble? Let me know. Call me. Love ya sweetie!!!! Shel P.S.S. WE'LL TAKE THE HUMMER AND RIDE IN STYLE AND COMFORT!!!

Shel, I'm so glad you're feeling better today.... And yes I'd love to go gamble or see a show or gamble lol...I'll ask Rose if she wants to go, she needs a girls night out as much as we do...I'll call ya after the weekend and we'll make plans, sounds great though!!!! Love ya, Ter

Teri: That's AWESOME!!!! That's the best medicine. It'll be so much fun. I'm so excited. Can't wait to meet Rose! Have fun this weekend.....Call me. I'll email my new number. I switched from Cox to Vonage and got a new number. And you still have my cell number. YAY!! Girls night out at Foxwoods. What's better than that? Love ya. Shel