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Hi everyone! My name is Kathy. I'm 34. I live in Westland. Married 8 ½ years to Frank. My son Tre (nickname - he's Frank III and tre is Italian for 3) just turned 1 last week. I'm at the beginning of the process. I attended a seminar in January at U of M. I submitted all my paperwork last month. When I called on Friday to check on my status I was told they didn't know where my records were, so I re-submitted them in person yesterday. I've already had a sleep study (have mild sleep apnea) and echocardiogram (normal). I'm on pins and needles waiting to hear whether I qualify or have the appropriate documentation! It's all I can think about and it's driving me nuts! I wish I could go to the OH event on Saturday, but that is when we are having my son's birthday party. I hope everyone who is going has a good time. Hobbies: love to read, love movies, and love all types of crafts including learning crochet and knitting.

HI! Glad to have ya here!

Welcome to the group Kathy!!! There's a wealth of info here...don't be afraid to ask any questions...we've all been thru it! Best of luck! Theresa

Hi Kathy! I'm a Westlander too, and I had my surgery at U of M in March of '06! Have you been to any of the support groups yet? Let me know if you're going and I will try to make it. Brenda

Carla, Theresa, and Brenda - Thanks for making me feel welcome! Brenda, no I haven't been to any of the support groups yet. I almost made it last weekend but ran into major traffic on 94. I'm going to try to go to next month's Saturday meeting. I wor****il 5 so the Thursday meetings don't work for me.

Hi Kathy and welcome to the Michigan board. I live in Pinckney now but I grew up in Westland. It sure has changed over the years. I will be out there this weekend to do a Tastefully Simple party, but normally I don't get out that way too much. I miss it. I hope you get the answers you are looking for soon. I remember worrying about my documents and all of that in the beginning too. Everything worked out for me and I am now 6 months post-op. Keep us updated on how things are going with you. Hope to see you posting often. Shawn M.

Thanks for the welcome Shawn! I've lived in Westland for about 20 years so I know what you mean about change. Did you go to HS in Westland? My brother and his wife live in Pinckney so I've been out there a couple of times. It's really nice. I like the fact that it isn't so crowded and stressful!

Yes, I went to Wayne Memorial for one year then my parent's moved us out to S. Lyon, then after I married hubby we moved to Pinckney. It is beatiful out here, but I miss having a store right around the corner. I have to drive half an hour to get to just about anything good. LOL.... But I do like being away from the crowds too. Shawn M.

Kathy, Did you go to either Glenn or Wayne? I went to Glenn a looooong time ago

Go Rockets! I graduated from Glenn in 1990. Ouch! That seems a lifetime ago. I did have some friends and an ex-boyfriend who went to Wayne Memorial though. I also took classes at the Voc/Tech center my junior and senior years.