A short update....

Sorry I have been so bad about posting etc... but this server connection is running so painfully slow, it drives me NUTS! Well anyhow, got my Pulmonary and Cardiology consults done as well as anesteslogy and pre-op blood work. All that's left is the 2 hour nutrition class and signing the op permits. Surgery is still scheduled for 2/27 AM. 2 1/2 weeks to go. Thanks everyone for all your support and encouragement! Hugs to you all, Derrick

Hey Derrick - so now you're on the count down! Good luck, mate. Charlotte

Alright, Derrick!! You are on your way!!! In just a few weeks, your new life begins!! Thank you for popping in to give us the latest! Wishing you well, Jessica

Congratulations Derrick! You are on your way to your new life. Please keep us posted. Big Hugs, Rosa

ROCK ON!! You're in the home stretch my friend. I'm excited for you. The next couple of weeks will probably alternate between time just crawling and flying by so fast! Good luck with the classes and do keep us all updated. best wishes, Violet - a new friend

Derrick, Glad to see you check in. Your date will be here before you know it. Chip

Glad you wrote in and told us where you stand. Wow your date is quickly approaching. I am sure you will do fine. Take care Erin

Derrick, Glad to hear that you are almost done with all of your pre-surgery stuff. That to me was when everything was real. It sounds like you are already counting down the days until your re-birth. Know that everyone is pulling for you. Please let us know how things are panning out for you. Melissa

Wow congragulations on your date its so close !!! Jeanette