Lisa,
The waiting part is definatly a killer; however, i think it is going to be worth the wait! I had waited 4 months to get in for my consult and then another 6 months from consult to surgery. I guess i was lucky in the sense that i got a date right after consult and then they scheduled all my pre-op testings before then. You have to let me know what your date is. I work in North Quincy, probably just minutes away from you. We are close enough, we can do this together :) You can never have enough support. If your ever up late at night, stop in the chat; i am usually there from about 4am to 6am.
Good Luck to you, let me know when you get a date. Also, you can email me anytime. ~Margaret!