I thought I'd post the first thread to get the Buddy Threads going. I'm from Massachusetts and would love a buddy through this process if you're game

Works for me. I am in Colorado. Surgery will be on Dec 20,

I will be having my surgery on Dec. 28th I'm in!

I just went to my orientation meeting on 12/1/11. started the pre op diet the next day....down 5 lbs. doing a ton of research and would love to have a buddy along this path.

I meet with the surgeon on 12/20/11..I have Kaiser here in California.

I had lived in Denver in 1976.

I will be having my surgery on Dec. 28th I'm in!

Yayyyyy. Glad to have someone around the same date as me. Are you all set to go??

I just went to my orientation meeting on 12/1/11. started the pre op diet the next day....down 5 lbs. doing a ton of research and would love to have a buddy along this path.

I meet with the surgeon on 12/20/11..I have Kaiser here in California.

WOW. That is fast. I had my band removal in Febuary. Had to gain about 10 pounds , so I got approved and on "the list" in March. Taken me this long to get to the top and have the surgery.

Welcome, though. Hoping you will be having your surgery really soon. Would love to have some buddies along the way also.

I have been ready for awhile! I start the pre-op diet on Wednesday and then it's the count down from there! I'm just way to excited, I had to go thru a lot to get to this point!

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I'm back in the process again with a new bariatric group that my PCP wants me to go to. I'm excited and ready to go!

I am interested in joining this group. Surgery is coming up.

I'm from Virginia and I had my surgery on 01/11/12

I'm from MA and have complete all my testing! I meet with my surgeon tomorrow and will hopefully have a surgery date soon! Would love to stay in touch! What hospital did you have your surgery at?

Hello KB I haven't had my surgery.....I had to restart the process. I had my lapband removed 2/2010 and went back to that surgeon in Oct 2011 for gastric bypass but, after talking with my PCP she wants me to see the bariatric group involved with her practice. So started the process back up. Attended my seminar on 3/12 and now seeing the surgeon and psych therapist on 3/29 to get the ball rolling. I was told this is still considered revision surgery so will go quicker than someone who hasn't had the lapband or gastic prior. That got me excited and I can't wait to get started. Did you get the date of your surgery today?

I'm waiting and praying for an approval!! I'm in Hou. TX and I'd like to have and be a BUDDY

I have had quite a journey with my Lapland and now hoping to get revision in June or July. I was banded May 2009 and lost 77 pounds in a year. In May 2011 my port got infected and then two weeks later the band eroded. I have been approved by my insurance to have revision . Just completed all test just two more things b4 my meeting w the dr next Friday! I'm very nervous! Need all the buddies I can get

I am from East Tennessee and hace surgery May 2.