I Dr. said, that I am likely to have my band completed in December. I really hope everything else goes great, as I am ready to bring in the new year with a NEW ME. I am still not quite open about the surgery, in fact no one knows but me. I may tell my husband, as the timeline approaches, but the closer I get the more excited I feel.

More than likely I will be joining you December bandsters, I have the last of my 6 month appointments at the end of November, so it should make for my new life to start mid December.

I Dr. said, that I am likely to have my band completed in December. I really hope everything else goes great, as I am ready to bring in the new year with a NEW ME. I am still not quite open about the surgery, in fact no one knows but me. I may tell my husband, as the timeline approaches, but the closer I get the more excited I feel.

Oh my gosh, I had a bad day..Really stressed out eating all kinds of chocolate. I know I can't do this when I get my band.

Sorry you are having a bad day!! I am being banded in December and i WILL TRY to make everyday a great one untill then!

Hang in there!!

I am scheduled for Dec 2nd and I am so excited to end 2010 and start 2011 on a positive note!

hey everyone...have my last appt with my dr on nov 11th and I will get my date then..Im either gonna be a late november bandster or december bandster...we shall see :thumbup:

My date is 12/16/10! I am getting really excited too.

I've told my family but no one at work. I've been struggling with whether or not I need to. I prefer not to but I feel like there will be more gossip if I don't. Another co-worker got it done a few years ago and people said mean things about her 'lack of will power' etc. Truth be told I will probably be so excited once the pounds start coming off that I won't even care what people say.

Merry Christmas to me! :thumbup: :thumbup:

How can you not share something that is life altering with your husband? I am not judging but you should definitely be open and honest with everything in a marriage.

Sorry you are having a bad day!! I am being banded in December and i WILL TRY to make everyday a great one untill then!

Hang in there!!

Thanks I had a really great day the next so it made up for it. I am hoping that I can go and have my colon cleaned before the surgery. I use to get it done on the regular but slipped off. I think that helps with feeling emotionally stable as well.

How can you not share something that is life altering with your husband? I am not judging but you should definitely be open and honest with everything in a marriage.

I can appreciate where your coming from but I am still not telling him because he'll try to talk me out of it and I am to psyched to have that happen. I did finally tell someone and she will be with on the surgery date. My cousin is like my sister so I have all the support I need on that day. My family is very, very large and so is my husbands, I don't need to be the topic of conversation for the next year...Thanks for your opinion and again, I can appreciate where your coming from but my decision is rock solid.

My date is 12/16/10! I am getting really excited too.

I've told my family but no one at work. I've been struggling with whether or not I need to. I prefer not to but I feel like there will be more gossip if I don't. Another co-worker got it done a few years ago and people said mean things about her 'lack of will power' etc. Truth be told I will probably be so excited once the pounds start coming off that I won't even care what people say.

Merry Christmas to me! :smile2: :thumbup:

You are likely to feel just that Jessica, but ultimately is up to you and if you decide to keep it your business, then do just that.

My date is 12/16/10! I am getting really excited too.

I've told my family but no one at work. I've been struggling with whether or not I need to. I prefer not to but I feel like there will be more gossip if I don't. Another co-worker got it done a few years ago and people said mean things about her 'lack of will power' etc. Truth be told I will probably be so excited once the pounds start coming off that I won't even care what people say.

Merry Christmas to me! :smile2: :thumbup:

I had a long discussion about this with my therapist about a month ago and he said that he didn't see why I needed to tell anyone if I don't want to...it is none of their business!! Once the pounds start coming off you can just tell them that you are working with a dietician to change your eating habits (technically, this is true).

I have decided not to tell anyone at work (or the majority of my family) because I don't want to feel like everyone is watching everything I put in my mouth. I have told my husband, my kids, my mom and my mother in law...but that is all I plan to tell at this point.

My advice is to do whatever you are comfortable with...

I Dr. said, that I am likely to have my band completed in December. I really hope everything else goes great, as I am ready to bring in the new year with a NEW ME. I am still not quite open about the surgery, in fact no one knows but me. I may tell my husband, as the timeline approaches, but the closer I get the more excited I feel.

I,too,have a tentative December surgery date:thumbup:. I am so excited and ready to move on with my new healthly living. I met with the surgeon, psych and dietican and am all clear. I am now waiting on clearance from my insurance company.

Best wishes!!

My date is December 9th. Just found out yesterday. Do we have a December group name?

I had a long discussion about this with my therapist about a month ago and he said that he didn't see why I needed to tell anyone if I don't want to...it is none of their business!! Once the pounds start coming off you can just tell them that you are working with a dietician to change your eating habits (technically, this is true).

I have decided not to tell anyone at work (or the majority of my family) because I don't want to feel like everyone is watching everything I put in my mouth. I have told my husband, my kids, my mom and my mother in law...but that is all I plan to tell at this point.

My advice is to do whatever you are comfortable with...

I agree with you! I am comfortable with telling my husband, parents & in-laws. Everyone else, I am dieting & exercising...which is the truth.

I decided to only tell my mother. My mom certainly isn't a vault when it comes to keeping secrets but she knows that I am a private person and don't want to share this with anyone. I hope she throws away the key on it!