Anybody planning on Dec2013 banding?

I am planning on getting banded mid December if all goes well!

Anybody planning on Dec2013 banding?

Congratulations! I was banded 12/28/12 yup right in the middle of holiday party season it was the best decision time wise I ever made. My attitude was it's now or never and no more excuses. Where are you having your surgery?

I'm at True Results in Richardson. I've been doing a lot of research. I guess that's the nurse in me. In fact I was just on Pinterest pinning meal ideas! Even now I'm constantly aware of everything I'm eating. What it is, how big the bite, how long I chew it, if I think I'll be able to eat it later. I've always been a picky eater so I'm making lists of foods to try that I know will be good for me after but that I really haven't liked in the past, to give them another chance. Lol! I'm really looking forward to starting this process!

Hi there...I'm on track for an early Dec surgery date. Excited to meet more Dec Bandsters !!

I am scheduled for December 4. I am so excited I can't wait to start a new page of my life!!!!

Hi Lori, I'm hoping my date is right around there! Trying like crazy to start modifying the way I eat now but it's been difficult. (Gotta get the kids snacks out of the house lol). Where to you live? I'm in South Florida. Hopefully we can be band buds for support! How are you doing getting ready for your big day? How long are you taking off of work?

I live in New Jersey. I'm trying too get my daughters Snacks out if the house too I'm trying to have everyone eat like I have to I think it will make food shopping and cooking easier. I'm lucky I don't work do I won't have to take off. How long will you be taking off?

Hello fellow December Bandsters! I'm scheduled to for the 17th. After years of research, I finally have the right insurance & position to allow me to move front with my procedure, as well as, my PCP is onboard. Lori, I'm from New Jersey as well.

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What dr are you using? When are you scheduled for?

Lori, I went with Dr. Schmidt at Advanced Laparoscopic Associates. They have offices in Paramus and Jersey City. I am a patient of the Paramus office. I am tentatively scheduled for Dec. 17th. How abt you?

I am going to dr strom in mountainside hospital. What type of tests did you have to get?

I just had to get my psychological and dietician evaluations. I completed the pre-op group seminar, so all I have left is my bloodworm, EKG and chest X-ray 30 days prior to my surgery. My PCP sis my letter of medical necessity and I had to submit my attempts in the last 12 months. Did you have anything similar to do?

I had to have a heart dr give me clearance a lung dr blood work dietitian psychologist and a upper endoscopy

The only clearance I have to get is from my PCP. Her only requirement is that I have it done a the hospital oppose to the surgical center and I stay overnight due to my heart murmur and high blood pressure.

I have no medical issues only thyroid. That's so weird that I need all these tests done. I wonder why?