Bad News/Good News!?!

Well, I've had an emotional rollercoaster of a day!!!! I found out why my letter of surgical clearance was delayed. The thyroid scan they sent me for showed a growth on my thyroid! I have to have a biopsy to determine wether it's cancer or a goiter. They told me to call Dr. Cox's office and let them know that I couldn't be cleared for surgery. I called Carey and told him. I asked him if this delay would mean getting all of the test done again before I could be approved for surgery. Carey said, "Sweetie, you've already been approved!" He said to let him know when I was scheduled for the biopsy and got my results. The hospital will have to send Dr. Cox a letter clearing me before he can schedule me for WLS. I don't know wether to celebrate or to cry? Keep me in your prayers... Erika L

Erika, Congradulations on your approval! Did you even know they submitted the paperwork for approval? I am sorry to here about the growth on your thyroid. Hopefully it will be nothing and you will be back on your way soon! You have and will remain in my prayers!!!!!!! MICHELLE

Thanks Michelle! No, I didn't even know they had submitted it!!! I am just now getting to where I can enjoy the news. Earlier today all that I could think about was the biopsy. I had a goiter when I was 5, so I'm hoping that's all it is this time. I hope we're celebrating your approval soon!!!!! Hugs, Erika L

Erika, Definitly celebrate the approval! You have come such a long way, don't let this get you down. I pray it's only a goiter as well! God will be with you thru this hurdle! Your such a wonderful person, with everything you have going on right now you still say "I hope we're celebrating yoru approval soon"!!! Thanks Erika! MICHELLE

GGGGGGGGGrrrrrrrrrreeeeeeeaaaaaatttttttt!!!!!!!!!!!!! Congrats on your approval that leaves Michelle and I with good hopes! I know that if you have come this far and everything has gone pretty well, you are going to be just fine! Little speed bumps that's all! Good luck and keep us posted I'll be praying for you, sweetie. Johanna

Thanks Johanna! You and Michelle will be right behind me!!! We'll be celebrating our re-birthdays soon! Hugs, Erika

Erika, I am so glad you have been approved!!! You will be in our thoughts and prayers that your biopsy will be negative!!! Please let us know when you are scheduled and how things go! Linda R

Linda, The hospital will be calling in the next few days to set my appointment for the biopsy. I'll keep you posted! Hugs, Erika

Erika-I know what mixed emotions you must be going through! I am sure you will be just fine! Look at it as just another speed bump in the road, but know your destination is right around the corner. God Bless! Kathy

wtg on the approval Erika, and I am sorry about the other news...but just keep you chin up and think positive and all will be alright....sending you abunch of guardian angels to guide you through the biopsy straight on to your WLS....keep us posted.. April OH "Where the seeds of friendship blossom!!"