The only bad thing about my December 1st Lap Band Surgery date is that i have to do a two week pre surgery liquid diet and that means i am not enjoying Thanksgiving this year. I am italian and food is our thing especially during the holidays, but even though the closest i will be to a turkey is to be drinking my turkey broth, I WILL be celebrating the holiday. this year I am thankful for the courage i found to start this journey. I am thankful that i have a job and have insurance to pay for this (minus some copays along the way). and thankful for my husband and children for their love and support and most of all THANKFUL for this forum and the many friends I have made in the short time I have been on this forum. I keep this forum open on my computer all day while i am at work, and i have the opportunity to check it ever now and then (when the boss isn't looking lol).

so here is to the December bandsters. Good luck to you all and feel free to send me a friend request. we can share our journey together.

I too will be drinking my Thanksgiving! My surgery is on the 28th of November. I am having a houseful of relatives this year but I am determined this has to be a life changing thing, so might as well get my mind set. Good luck and God Bless!