I'm "sort of" a newbie...I've been a long time reader and signed up a few months ago...but I've been afraid to post!

I live in Austin, Texas and will be having my surgery with Dr. Ramiro (Sonny) Cavazos in San Antonio. I looked at a few physicians here in Austin, however, his place was listed as a center of excellence for my insurance and I used to process physician suspensions at the hospital where he practices and I can truly say that he NEVER had any issues and is a great surgeon as well as person. :cursing:

I found out yesterday that I was approved for surgery...I have yet to schedule the date, but I was told I should be receiving a call from the scheduler today. I'm shooting for the 2nd of March.

It's funny...I've spent a few years researching this procedure, taking notes, talking to the doctor and reading posts day and night on this site (thank you LBT mobile on my blackberry). I felt super prepared...but as soon as I got the news that I was approved, I freaked, forgot everything I had learned and am now terrified!

I'll spare all the long details, but just wanted to say hello to everyone. Bear with me as I learn how to customize and post.

Tiffany, I'm glad you've started to post at last. I kind of did the same thing, lurked for months before posting.

Congratulations on your approval. It sounds like you're going into this very well informed.

All you have to do now is balance that natural fear you have with the prospect of the whole new life that's ahead of you. You can do it!