Happy New Year from Germany! To those like me who have January 2013 dates to be banded...my prayers to you for a successful surgery and a new YOU!

For those waiting on approvals or just to make up your mind...YOU WILL GET THERE...JUST HOLD ON. I have patience, but truly learned patience waiting on those little green people at the insurance company to say YES!

Speak positive, stay positive, be positive. If you know God...PRAY. He will see each of you thru this journey. I've read many posts and I have laughed, cried, gotten mad, sympatized and rejoiced with many of you through your expressions on LBT. And you have encouraged me to continue to move forward toward my goal.

Success in 2013 to each of you.

:-)

I have my final visit with surgeon, nutritionist, and EKG Monday. Start my preop diet right after for surgery on the 25th. I talked with my partner tonight and now she says she doesn't think I should do it? She's concerned about the risks.

It worries me... The risks. And asking myself why can't I just give it a good strong "diet" try for a few years and lose the weight that way. But I've tried and yried and failed so many times.

Anyone else nervous e? And second guessing it? Failure rate is high, extra skin is almost a guarantee, and what's this I hear about it slipping or eroding or my body rejecting it?

My husband also asked me why I couldn't just do it on my own--he is a little scared for me, and wishes I didn't have to do something so drastic. For a moment, it really hurt me (he's been super supporative up until now) until I realized that was his issue. Not to sound mean, but my issue is my weight and my health and my future. I'm 34 years old, and I've been overweight for most of that time. He's never struggled with his weight. From where he's sitting, it looks like too much--it should be easier. From where I am, it's what I have to do to save my own life. Right now, I'm very healthy with no concerns, but I know that won't always be the case. So, in spite of his opinion, I'm moving forward with it, and he's back to 100% support. He'll benefit from me being healthier, too.

I went today for my pre admission testing. I had to go to the weight management center for a 2 hr power point, then off to the hospital for labs, ekg, chest x-ray and pre admission. I requested to be the first surgery of the day and my wishes were meet. I have to be at the hospital at 6:30am and surgery is at 8:30! SOOOOOOOO EXCITED!!!!!!

Oh surgery is Jan. 9th

Me, too! I have to be there at 5:45 AM, and I'm supposed to be in surgery by 7:30 AM. Only five more days!

I just got my approval today!! So excited and relieved. Surgery is scheduled for Jan 10th.

Hey! I'm in bama too!

They just submitted my paperwork to insurance this past monday...We had to do mine the snail mail way due to my lack of medical records the past 3 years....so they could take up to 30 days to respond...i'm hoping its sooner than that..but nonetheless i'm on my way!!! hoping to be a late january bandster!

I just joined Lapband Talk. My surgery date is 1/14. I'm not really nervous but kind of jittery because I want it to happen so much. I started the pre-op diet and have already lost 5 pounds in 3 days.

Hello everyone best of luck! I was banded January 2, 3013 and so far so good! Just learning how to eat again at this point. mild pain but able to get up move shop and eat so Im happy as of yet

Got my date today. It will be the 21st. Start my two week liquid diet Monday. So excited!!

Hey! I'm in bama too!

They just submitted my paperwork to insurance this past monday...We had to do mine the snail mail way due to my lack of medical records the past 3 years....so they could take up to 30 days to respond...i'm hoping its sooner than that..but nonetheless i'm on my way!!! hoping to be a late january bandster!

Good luck!! Maybe it won't take long for you to get your approval.

I just joined Lapband Talk. My surgery date is 1/14. I'm not really nervous but kind of jittery because I want it to happen so much. I started the pre-op diet and have already lost 5 pounds in 3 days.

Im on my 3rd day and I've lost 5lbs also:-)Good luck to you!!!

My date is Jan 28th. I go from being super excited to extremely nervous! Right now I still feel like I have to eat everything I won't be able to eat later. My pre op diet starts Monday and I am dreading it! As all other diets I have failed with I am not so sure I can handle this one for 3 weeks without cheating. I'm on a really bad chocolate binge right now...ugh.

I am doing the same thing but my pre-op appointment is next week so I will have to stop this soon. I feel like I have gained 10 pounds in the last week alone.

I just joined Lapband Talk. My surgery date is 1/14. I'm not really nervous but kind of jittery because I want it to happen so much. I started the pre-op diet and have already lost 5 pounds in 3 days.

Hi R-Sheryl. I'm also having the surgery on 1/14. Went for my pre-op appointment today and am down 5 lbs. in 5 days. Good luck to you and all of us making this journey!

January 31st surgery right here!!!! Starting to get super nervous.

Congrats January bandsters!!!!! I have surgery scheduled jan 16. Very happy to see all the excitement you all have in here, it just makes this decision feel even better. You are all very influential, good luck and keep us updated

I just got my date today! January 14th! Ten days....AHHHH!

I got super nervous after I saw my date on paper in front of my face though!

I'm in NM. Everything is a little backwards at the moment. Because of the holidays and the schedule for surgery and pre-op not being posted earlier. I was scheduled for 1/14 for surgery. Started my diet 1/2. and will go for pre-op 1/9. The pre-op clinician called me today because she was confused and I had to explain what was happening to her.

January 31st surgery right here!!!! Starting to get super nervous.

Hi Becks...I'm 1 day ahead of you. Keep reading the different threads here on LBT...you'll find comfort in those who are already banded.

Congratulations!