My origanal surgery date was 8/24 but as an unemployed teacher I was offered a job 5 days before and accepted although bitter sweet. My new surgery date is 12/21 and I wish it was sooner but atleast I will have 14 days over Christmas Break to rest and heal. I am still nervous and having so much time to wait yet again I read some of the horror stories people post and get second thoughts. However I know I will be a happier and healthier me in the long run. Anyone else in the same boat? Having the support system of others has really helped me through.

Hi everyone my surgery date is Dec 8th!!! Its getting so close I am very excited and I would like to join the group on Facebook!! I am on my preop diet now and its rough but I am doing it!!! 2012 I am looking forward to a slim me

Awaiting approval from Aetna - Lap Band surgery date set for December 17th. Praying all will go well and appreciate this site to come to for support and encouragement,

Hi guys,

What motivated you to have the lap over the sleeve? I have tentative date set for 10 Dec to have the band but still confused and lost. Doctor still think I will do better with the Sleeve and that put me down.

I personally felt lap band is the less invasive of the surgeries, no re-routing or reconnecting of organs. Lap Band may take longer to lose pounds but to me felt safer,

Hello December bandsters! I just was approved last week and my date is set for 12/1! I cannot wait. It's nearly been a year-long journey and I'm ready!

My surgeon doesn't require a pre-op diet, which I thought was a little strange, but only a 2-day bowel cleanse to clean me out. Then I'll be on liquids for 2 weeks post-op.

I look forward to sharing my journey with you all! I can't wait for it to officially begin!

Good Evening!

I wanted to introduce myself. My name is Jen, and I'm scheduled to have the lap band w/plication on 12/19. I'm excited about this new journey in my life, but also REALLY nervous that I won't be able to do it. Anyone else, feel this way??

Nahhh, I'm not nervous I'm plunging in head first, I can't wait!! I was scheduled for Dec1st but they called and bumped it up, I'm headed in on Tuesday Nov 22nd! I am so ready, informed and excited for this life changing opportunity! BRING ON THE BAND!!!

Good Luck!!

This past week I got my surgery date---12/6! Im so excited, but SOOOOO nervous too. I found this site today & it has been very informative!

Im looking forward to reading & learning more & sharing my journey too.

sherrypep, i see that your surgery is tommorrow nov 21st. way to go ! I hope you'll keep us up to date on how its going. my pre-op is nov 22, then i'll get my surgery date. im excited but a little nervous about the pre-op diet. 1 week i can handle, i hope it wont be for 2 weeks. we are all keeping our fingers crossed for you to have an easy time and that all goes well. thank you to everybody on the forum , ive only been reading it for 3 weeks, and boy have i learned alot! whenever i wonder if i can do it, i just read all the positive stories and comments, and then i dont wonder so much. i know im making a positive step toward my health! THANK YOU EVERYBODY !! Good luck sherrypep !

sherrypep, i see that your surgery is tommorrow nov 21st. way to go ! I hope you'll keep us up to date on how its going. my pre-op is nov 22, then i'll get my surgery date. im excited but a little nervous about the pre-op diet. 1 week i can handle, i hope it wont be for 2 weeks. we are all keeping our fingers crossed for you to have an easy time and that all goes well. thank you to everybody on the forum , ive only been reading it for 3 weeks, and boy have i learned alot! whenever i wonder if i can do it, i just read all the positive stories and comments, and then i dont wonder so much. i know im making a positive step toward my health! THANK YOU EVERYBODY !! Good luck sherrypep !

Any one is getting the Band by Dr. Chris in Brussels in December?

My surgery date is 12/5/11. Starting my liquid diet today. I am very excited and looking forward to the rest of my life!

Hi, put me on the roll, please. I have surgery on 12/2. I start my pre-op diet on Friday. I am having surgery in Eugene, OR at Sacred Heart Riverbend.

Hi. I'm in for Dec 7th. Starting pre- op diet on November 23rd.