Hi, I am a newbie.....

I just got my surgery date yesterday, its on May 1st, I have been reading these posts for a long while, I feel like I belong now, so I decided jump on board. I would like to say Thank-you to all you have been a great help...Talk to ya soon

congrats!!! YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hi June, and welcome to our board. You should have made yoursellf known during all this time. Who is doing your surgery? What hospital? Keep us posted so we can keep you in our prayers and support. Again welcome. Congrads on getting your date, that's a good date to have. Always here, Kathy 283/269/215/130 (I hope)

Hi Kathy....Thanks for the response. Dr. Willie Melvin will be doing my surgery at Vanderbilt.....He did the seminar I attended and I liked his straight forward answers and his attitude....I will keep you all posted on my journey....

Welcome June! Congrats on your date! May 1st will be my 24th Bday....no bday cake for me though Good luck! April

Welcome to the board June. Congrats on getting your date. I'd say that's a great way to start a new month. Keep posting and let us know how you are doing.

Welcome June!!! I will also be having surgery at Vanderbilt, but with Dr. Torquati. Have you gone to any of Vanderbilt's support groups, there's one every friday and one every first and third tues of the month. I have been to one, and there was a women that used your surgen, she said he was great. I'm sure your in wonderful hands!!! Keep us all updated and congrats on your new life!!! Luv, Jacqueline