I just talked to my surgeon's office today. It looks like as long as I get done my nutritionist appointments and have my psych eval by the end of October, I should be able to have surgery in December!

I specifically asked to have it then because I work at a school. I think it would be better to use my given time off, instead of just picking random times off. I'd rather have it before the New year. Big changes for the new year :rolleyes2: And, lastly. I could easily wait until April for Spring Break.. but with the expected nicer weather I'd rather not. Not to mention having to wait EVEN longer The wait now is killing me.

Anyway... anyone ?!?! lol

Hey everyone! I finally got my approval letter from my insurance company. The letter said 12/6 but we'll see what my Dr says at my pre-op appointment on November 4th. I'll be happy with the 6th just because I don't feel like having it before Thanksgiving. LOL! Looking forward to getting to know everyone! :thumbup:

How'd your appt go? :eek:

Well, hi everyone! I guess I should stand over here with all of you. And I am SO glad to finally be here!

As of today, I'm penciled in for surgery December 6th. Everything is done except for a consult with a specialty surgeon who assists my regular surgeon during bandings. (He's the hernia guy - I have both a hiatal hernia and an umbilical hernia they'll be repairing.) My insurance (Tricare) reports my surgery approval is "Pending Review" which I'm told means it's a done deal, once they look over all the supporting paperwork. So after reviewing everyone's schedule, we decided on December 6th as THE DAY!

UPDATE: As of this morning, 10/20/2010, I am officially APPROVED FOR SURGERY! My insurance carrier called, did a little phone interview, and approved me on the spot. Nice!

I'm so ready. Wishing all of you successful surgeries!

Dave

WOOHOO for scheduled surgeries!! :eek: I'm getting banded December 23rd! :thumbup:

Hello fellow December bandsters!

I was thrilled to receive a call from my bariatric center telling me I have been approved by the insurance company to have surgery. My preop is a week from today and surgery is scheduled for December 2nd! I followed 6 months of required visits but hadn't lost wthe required 20# preop so I was surprised they submitted my application and that it was approved. I am looking forward to chatting with the other December bandsters as we travel on this journey together!

Joan

After months of waiting and anticipating, all the details/approvals/visits are done, and it's now less than two weeks till my surgery (Dec. 6th.) The Nutritionist has me on a high Protein, low carb preop diet to try and shrink my liver, so surgery will be easier. Did anyone else have this same process? How did it go for you?

And on another note, as I start to get even more excited anticipating surgery day, I'm wondering if anyone else is as spun-up about their surgery as I am about mine?

Dave

I have to be on a protein shake for breakfast and lunch..and a meat and two veggies for dinner or one veggie and one fruit..

Heya guys Dec 15th here..Super excited but scared as well...start my pre-op diet on the 1st and more worried about that then the surgery, weird huh...i still havent found the perfect shake to drink 3x a day i can handle half an atkins shake and thats it, too sweet for me, so i will try my best and just down alot more broth then i probably normally would have..

Hey December Bandsters ~

I am scheduled for 12/16/10 & am having a hernia repair at the same time. I think that I'm more nervous about the hernia repair & my 10-day preop diet. Best of luck to us all

Good luck to all you December bandsters! I will be celebrating 6 months in December - 6 amazing months. It's been wonderful. It truly changes your life. I've been a slow loser, compared to many, but I'll take it. By the end of December, I expect to be down 50 pounds.

Someone asked about telling people - I must say that in the beginning I didn't want ANYONE to know. But, as time has passed I've told most everyone that I'm close to. I'm glad I kept it a secret in the beginning - because I just didn't know how I would feel. But, now I'm glad that people know. I still don't tell people at work, but that's about it.

Good luck to everyone. It's such an amazing journey.

I just talked to my surgeon's office today. It looks like as long as I get done my nutritionist appointments and have my psych eval by the end of October, I should be able to have surgery in December!

I specifically asked to have it then because I work at a school. I think it would be better to use my given time off, instead of just picking random times off. I'd rather have it before the New year. Big changes for the new year :rolleyes2: And, lastly. I could easily wait until April for Spring Break.. but with the expected nicer weather I'd rather not. Not to mention having to wait EVEN longer The wait now is killing me.

Anyway... anyone ?!?! lol

:lol:hello,

to all whew I made it as well this is such a big, huge, great change in my life i cant wait to receive this gift on dec 30 2010

Jill,

I am hoping to be with you on the 16th! I have an EGD to check for a hernia and, as long as it goes as expected, that is my anticipated date. I am nervous but VERY excited. My first attempt for this was 4 years ago, but gave up hope after multiple failed insurance appeals. Thankfully things have changed in such a way that it will finally be possible

Gettin banded on the 13th, started my 2 week liquid diet yesterday. A little rough, but manageable. Looking forward to getting cut open

I am scheduled for Dec. 3rd also. I saw where I know at least one person was scheduled for the same day. I am counting down the days of the pre op diet.

I am scheduled for Dec. 3rd also. I saw where I know at least one person was scheduled for the same day. I am counting down the days of the pre op diet.

No use counting down the days until pre-op liquid diet, cuz once you're banded its another 4 weeks of Protein shakes. So exciting, right ?

Okay, tomorrow is my big day! I'm both excited and scared . The pre-op diet that I worried so much about wasn't as hard as I thought it was going to be. The fact that I had to lose 29 pounds before surgery sure helped get in the right frame of mind to be faithful with it. I now find myself worrying about the surgery itself...that is goes well and with no complications. Trying to keep a positive attitude for the recovery process. May all other December Bandsters be well!