Hi all,

Just got my date of 4/9. I've been going through the process for quite a while and it feels good to have everything taken care of. My doc wants me to go on 2 weeks of liquid before the surgery, so I'm trying not to get carried away with eating these next few weeks.

I've been reading this forum for 4 or 5 months now and it has been very reassuring to hear from people who have gone through the same process. I'm sure as I get closer I'll be bombarding the boards with questions!

April 14th here, and i cant wait. Being banded by Dr. Roye in Waxahatchie Texas. My liquid diet starts April 4th. I am a little worried about the liquid part but am going to give it my best.

Hello everyone I was told that I would have to wait until late May at best but probally June for my date. I just got approval after fighting with Cigna for over 6 months. Finally after appeal they approved the procedure. I am really scared but I really want to get it over and started so I can start living my life instead of watching everyone else living theirs. I have type 2 diabetes ans I am truely hoping that this will make that go into remission.

Susie

April 11th for me...Congratulations to all.

Hi everyone...

Mine is April 7th...

I start the 10 day liquid diet March 29:ohmy:

We can do this....

Good luck everyone:thumbup:

~ladyjewels

I just got my date yesterday. I will be banded April 29th by Dr. Curry in Cincinnati, OH. I'm so excited to start this new phase of my life!

Welcome everyone!

Lisa65: I'm in Ohio too! I'm a bit north of you (unless you don't live in Cincin). I've been going to group meetings with other Ohioans in Columbus...great group!! PM me if you want to come along. I drive 2 hours to go, it's worth it and you get to meet ppl from here!

~Carol

Turler (Carol) - where are you located? I'm actually in Oxford, OH

I'm in Findlay!

Yup... April 3rd is the big day. PreOp appointment is tomorrow (Friday). Dr. Dana Portenier with Duke Weight Loss Surgery Center.

I'm in Dayton, Ohio....going thru Dayton Bariatric - hopefully in April. It's been 1 week since they submitted everything to UHC. I'm anxious to get this show on the road!

April 30th for me!! can't wait, everyday when I get dressed I think, next year I won't be able to wear this! Its so exciting!

Looks like we will have quite a few Ohio April Avengers! It's exciting to know we have others who are close by. Maybe we can all meet up in person some day!

Turler - thanks for the offer of joining you. I was having trouble posting earlier and couldn't write all I wanted to, I kept losing it and finally went with a one liner, then it worked! Anyway, I know Dr. Curry has support group meetings at his office, but I'm not sure if they are only for his patients. I plan to find out. His office is only about 45 minutes away from me. He is on the northern end of Cincinnati.

Anyway, I go for my nutrition class on April 10th. I'm guessing I will get my 2 weeks of Medifast meals then. I'm actually pretty ready for that I think - just ready to get the show on the road!

Yes, I am set for 4-3-08 can't wait!

all you april 3rds are welcome to join our little group in the april 2008 section...just says any april 3rds as the title:thumbup:

April 2nd here! I'm going to Juarez, MX to get banded by the great Dr. Jose Rodriguez!! Anyone else going to MX???