I know that I already have a thread but disregard that one because my new official surgery date is November 29 Yay! I am so thankful and happy that it is moved up, they gave me the news this afternoon (after they cleared things with my aortic specialist). I am so happy and this will be an early birthday present Of course, since it is moved up earlier I have more homework to keep up on so that way I can have a few days at least to rest. They you so much for everyone's encouragement and support and you have all helped me get to this point! I was so ready to give up because (its been over a year) it has taken so long and I was getting nowhere thanks to my original doctor who didn't even care about my pain I also am thankful because I have learned so much information from this site and when I originally started my journey it was in 08 and I had no one to talk to that understood and was very scared and overwhelmed! This site and our group has been a huge blessing and a lifesaver for me and I appreciate all of you who have replied to my posts and have stuck by me through all the really bad times because now I am about to get to the GREAT times again I will try to check in once and awhile but I will be really busy in preparation for everything and of course I will keep you posted about the surgery and everything! Hope everyone has a great weekend take care BIG 'sTara