Is there anyone out there with a February surgery date? I found out last week that mine is on February 1. Was shooting for December 06, then hoping for January 07, now thankful it's finally set for February! My surgery is scheduled with Dr. Malley in Kansas City.

Where do you live? I'm in Eustis. Sure would be nice to have a fellow bandster nearby.

I got everyone updated!

I've done all my evals.. now its just a matter of waiting.....

I'm so excited for all of you starting your pre op diets and getting ready..... My day will come, just not as early as all of you lucky ducks.

Only two more days til my, hopefully, final pre-op appointment! I'm having the Upper GI then meeting with the psychologist...

Ideally, for recovery purposes, would be for me to have the surgery either Feb 9 or 12, but who knows if I can get a date that early after the appointments...

Anxious and impatient in PA...

Heather

Hello!

I hope to have an early February banding!!! :clap2: :clap2: I am waiting about 10 more days for an approval with insurance, which I am not too optimistic about. Then I head South! I am excited!!!

Hi All!

I have been looking for a thread for Feb, and here it is! I am getting banded on Feb. 1st here in Toronto. Very excited. I'm currently on day two of the pre-op diet (that consists entirely of cottage cheese and yogurt) and so far so good.

Just a question: how long was the process of getting approved, etc. for you guys? It sounds like quite the ordeal. I am wondering because it was super-fast for me here in Canada (my consultation was Dec. 22). Is that becasue I am self-pay and bypassed the insurance BS?

I just want to say that I admire you all for jumping through all of the hoops you have had to jump through to get this surgery... (I'm pretty sure that I would have chickened out had it not gone so quickly for me.) It takes genunie long-term commitment and dedication which I think will definitely serve you well after the operation. I look forward to hearing all about it. Good luck to you all!

Hi Everyone!!

I am so glad I found this thread. My banding date is February 20th with Dr. Kirshenbaum in Denver, CO. I am really nervous and excited!!!

Please add me to the list. I guess I am the only person on 20th for now...

WOW this thread is starting to hop!

I edited the very first message I posted (Post #2) with the complete updated list... I plan on keeping this list up to date for all the newbies who want to sign in or any of us pending folks that get a real date.

hey gang, Im 5 days into my 14 day preop diet (today is day 6). Ive lost 11.5 pounds already! Its getting me really excited about this whole process! 2/2 is just around the corner!

As far as the diet, I am doing the medifast diet as Dr Curry likes his patients to do. Its not too bad to follow at all.

First, I want to wish all you Feb. Bandsters good luck with your upcoming surgeries. Time goes by too fast....enjoy every minute of it!

I am going down to Mexico to Dr. Ortiz for a fill on Feb. 1st (will be there till the 2nd). Was wondering if anyone will be there having surgery with Dr. Ortiz on the 1st or 2nd.

Kirsten (who's ticker hasn't been updated in ages)

I too will join the Band Land in February- the 20th to be exact! I live in Tacoma Wa and my surgeon is Dr. Oh. He is having me "Protein Load" and I had to start my vitamin regimen last week. I've added shakes to get an additional 60 grams of protein a day. I am not allowed to drink CIB, Slimfast, Ensure, Boost or milk since they are too low in protein for the number of calories in them. He is very strick and requires a 2 week clear liquid (+ shakes) diet starting on 2/6 and then 4 weeks post op on the clear liquids as well and then 2 weeks of mushies. :faint: Not sure how much weight I'll have left to lose after all of that!

I'll try and keep in touch as we all go thru this adventure... can't guarantee how cheerful I'll be during the 6 weeks of liquids! :fencing:

Stacey

Hello last week I had my GI series and another nutrition appt. I hope to here from the surgeon this week with my lap band surgery date. I have paid the bill and these were the last 2 items to complete. I hope to have a Feb. surgery date. How much can you expect to lose during the pre-op diet?

Got a call today and was told all my paperwork is ni and they will call me on friday to setup my surgerie:) Problem is that I will be out of town on friday for most of the day. I hope I can catch them on my way home. I would hate to lose an earlier date because I was out playing

Chris

Chris: I would CALL THEM while you are out...

Welcome Humpone and stacey.. I'll get you added to the list shortly

Hello,

I am scheduled for February 26. Please sign me up.

Thanks

Happy Humpday.......... I just updated through in_denial and above..

IF I have missed ANYONE let me know... sometimes I have to sneak over here and I miss things......

My nutritionist emailed me back and said that the letter will be faxed to my doc today! YIPPEE