If you're planning on being banded in January your either half way thru your 6 month wait or you've just recently met with your surgeon and you're beginning your 3 month wait filled with dr appts and nutrition classes.

I have aetna and I only have to wait three months but it'll be filled jam packed w/ dr appts and classes, etc...

I went to see a pulmonologist last week and he wants me to get a breathing test, chest x-ray and sleep study. Saw the GI yesterday and my endoscopy is set for 11/5 and my cardiologist is Friday - can't wait to see what HE has in store for me - haha --- I'm actually excited to get this "work up of the stars" --- how many others are thankful for all these tests (cause when else would we get them done??)

My BMI is under 40 and my last two years worth of weights was around a 35 but I have diabetes and high triglicerides...hoping that this is acceptable for aetna approval cause I'm gaining and not losing no matter what I do - I presently need to lose 80-90 pounds and there is no way I could do it on my own with the diabetes and hypo-thyroidism. :laugh:

I'm curious to know who is getting banded in January (My surgery date is 1/18/11 if approved). I'd love to hear your stories and concerns - anything at all --- just want to put together a group for those that are planning a new life style come January - I can't think of a better new years resolution!!!! :thumbup: ~Renee

I'm scheduled for Jan. 10th. I was all excited until the date was set - now I'm getting cold feet, and wondering what on earth I'm doing. I have severe sleep apnea (56/hr), diabetes, high blood pressure, and arthritis, and take 8 pills a day. All of my doctors swear that if I lose 150 pounds it will all go away. But the thought of giving up some of my favorite foods for life is killing me almost as much as eating them is. Does anyone else feel like this because all of the posts I've read so far seem to be from people who are excited and super-ready?

hoping to get banded by no later than Jan. hubby will be gone for a month dont want to wait another month.

Hi everyone I am a bit of a newbie to all of this. I hope I am not intruding-I am from Australia. I could really do with some support and encouragement. I have had my consult with the Surgeon and am now booked for surgery on January 18th. I am being banded as well as having my gall Bladder removed. This is due to a "very" large (single) Gall Stone that has been giving me grief-especially this year. I am not insured and have borrowed the entire amount from the bank. I have only told my best friend. I am a single Mum to miss 8 and miss 10. My parents would not understand. I have struggled with my weight for over 30 years and tried every diet known to man and then some I am the master of yo yo dieting (hence the big stone) and I also have sleep apnoea, high blood pressure and experienced insulin dependent Gestational Diabetes with both my pregnancies. I have given this procedure a lot of thought and researched information extensively. I am nervous and excited at the same time. I know I will have to put in and work hard along with my band to see the best results..and I can hardly wait. If Christmas and several big family gatherings were not coming up I would have the surgery tomorrow. I have been reading the forums with interest and it is great to find a place where we can all share our experiences.

Hey everyone - I had posted a January 2011 bandsters post bc when I searched I didn't see this one! I am glad I found it! Although, I really don't have much in common with you all and your insurance processes, as I am self pay. I wish you all the best of luck and I hope it's all expedited! I am excited - my surgery is set for Jan 28th. What a way to start off the new year and our new lives, huh?! I am 6'2" and have a 42 BMI (I'm large in more than one way....). I have a fiance and wonderful 10 year old step-son. I work in sales, am currently in Texas but will be moving back home to Illinois next summer once the kiddo finishes up the 4th grade.

I would love to chat and stay in contact with you all throughout all this - I really don't have a support system here - my fiance is very supportive but we all know how men are... lol

Right now I am a little overwhelmed about all the different Protein drink products on the market! And I am thinking to myself, "wow, it's going to be crazy going through all of these and buying sample packets, etc.". I suppose I am just freaking myself out! But I know how important it is to really get that required minimum of protein in especially those first several weeks post op!!

HEY LAPBAND FORUM,,, MY SURGERY IS 1/17/11 AND I AM SO READY TO GET THIS OVER WITH, UGH!!! I HAVE HAD TO CHANGE TWICE BUT I AM SO LOOK FORWARD TO THIS:)

Sill waiting on approval my bareatric center said it can take up to 3 weeks for them to approve well if you count thanksgiving week 2 weeks down so should find out next week crossing fingers.

Renee I'm thinking of you! You had said your court case was yesterday and I hope all turned out well and in your favor! That way you can continue to focus on YOU and getting healthy!! Check in when you can!

I'm scheduled for Jan. 10th. I was all excited until the date was set - now I'm getting cold feet, and wondering what on earth I'm doing. I have severe sleep apnea (56/hr), diabetes, high blood pressure, and arthritis, and take 8 pills a day. All of my doctors swear that if I lose 150 pounds it will all go away. But the thought of giving up some of my favorite foods for life is killing me almost as much as eating them is. Does anyone else feel like this because all of the posts I've read so far seem to be from people who are excited and super-ready?

I hear what you are saying...I've been reminding myself daily that this move is basically calling an end to my love affair with food.

I'm not scheduled yet, but looking at mid January. We can do it!

Hey everyone - I had posted a January 2011 bandsters post bc when I searched I didn't see this one! I am glad I found it! Although, I really don't have much in common with you all and your insurance processes, as I am self pay. I wish you all the best of luck and I hope it's all expedited! I am excited - my surgery is set for Jan 28th. What a way to start off the new year and our new lives, huh?! I am 6'2" and have a 42 BMI (I'm large in more than one way....). I have a fiance and wonderful 10 year old step-son. I work in sales, am currently in Texas but will be moving back home to Illinois next summer once the kiddo finishes up the 4th grade.

I would love to chat and stay in contact with you all throughout all this - I really don't have a support system here - my fiance is very supportive but we all know how men are... lol

Right now I am a little overwhelmed about all the different Protein drink products on the market! And I am thinking to myself, "wow, it's going to be crazy going through all of these and buying sample packets, etc.". I suppose I am just freaking myself out! But I know how important it is to really get that required minimum of protein in especially those first several weeks post op!!

I wish my insurance covered Lap-Band, but at the same time, I'm glad I don't have to jump through so many hoops. And feel for those who do. Not sure what my date is...looks like mid-January. Let's keep in touch!

Yes yes yes I got approved today! I get to meet with my surgion thuresday at 9:50 am and that's when we will scedule my surgery then I have my nutrisionalits apt set for next thuresday. I am soo excited. Yayayayayayay

Congrats AmyBethy!! How WONDERFUL!!!!

DudesMom - are you getting your surgery done here in the states? I know, it is kind of relieving in an odd way about not having to jump through insurance hoops.

I'm currently scheduled for 1/10; could've been banded on 12/23 but considering I just had my consult today I thought it was too much too soon. Now just waiting to see if I will be approved by insurance; more anxious than excited though. My husband is the only one who knows at this point, and he never really seems to want to talk about it. I don't think he likes this idea at all. Oh well; gotta do what you gotta do sometimes.

Congratulations AmyBeth!! I'm so happy for you!! I just had my psych eval today and it was a breeze thankfully!! I had heard so many stories of people filling out 300 question forms or sitting with a psychologist for hours but this was super quick and easy!! Now just one more nutrition visit in January and I will hopefully have approval and a date for the end of the month! Hopefully!

My surgery is now pending approval with the insurance company; not nearly as nervous as I thought I would be. Just glad the doctor's office submitted everything so quickly. Let the waiting game begin...

Hi, I hope I'm posting this right! I'm a January Bandster too! My band date is 1/10/11. The first day of the rest of my life! :-)

I'm also a self-pay, so I am also thankful to not have to jump through all the hoops - it really sounds like you guys have to go through so much. For a good cause, of course, but you must be thinking, "Let's get this going already!"

I have about 80 lbs to lose. My Dr. says I could stand to lose 90 but I really AM pretty muscular so we'll see. To be honest, I would be ecstatic with 60-65.

I also pretty much only have thin, fit friends and family members and those friends I have told so far are kind of shocked and disapproving. Supportive, but they just don't understand. My family has been awesome, but I haven't told my mom yet. We'll see how that goes tomorrow! I'm very interested to read how the people you have told have reacted....

Glad to be on the journey with other people!