~Hi I am getting banded in November 14th with Dr. Ortiz and would love to hear if anyone was getting banded in November. ~

~Carrie~

I'm getting banded November 5th with Dr. K in CO!

There is a November thread - you should go over and say 'Hi'. They're currently trying to come up with a name for our little "group". Welcome! :tt2:

OMGOSH..I love your saying...that would be great...I think I will go say hi...Thanks and good luck!

I just got the call!!!

I am so excited, my surgery date is November 18th. I am having surgery in Dallas, Texas at UT Southwestern Hospital. Dr. Daniel Scott is my surgeon. Liquid diet will begin at the end of next week, I'm as prepared for that as I can be.

It has been a long road and I am ready for the adventure that I will be my new life. It's going to be GREAT!

me!!! November 4th!!! Can't wait!!!

November 3 for me! It's all I think about.....I am so excited and so grateful for the technology that revitalizes lives.

Hello, first time to this fabulous website! I'm interested in having the lap band. From reading your notes, do I understand there is psychological background required and a liquid diet prior to the LB? Do you have to lose a percentage of weight before being considered as a candidate? Thank you for sharing your ideas and great enthusiasm!

I've noticed some have gone to Mexico for the surgery? Do you feel you'll get better treatment out of the US? I thought that some health care providers covered the lap band, but have quickly realized that some do not. Can you tell me the cost of the lap band?

I'm new to the forum...scheduled to be banded November 18th in Florida. I'm so happy to find so many people who are willing to share their experiences with the band. (THANKS!) This has brought me much peace about my decision....and I'm even getting really excited about it. Hello to you all!

I live outside of Raleigh, NC and I am waiting for the word for November 6th. I am done with everything just waiting for the insurance for approval.

Hello, Congratulations! I was just approved yesterday and my surgery date is November 18th, I am so excited! Wish you the best of luck. Kristy

Hi everyone!

November 18th is the day for me! I was approved in early October but had to wait on my surgeon's schedule. I see him for the final time before surgery this Monday....then begin my liquid diet.

We are in this together!!

Beth

Two weeks from today....Wow how the last three months have flown. I am getting very nervous. I am having surgery at the OCC in TJ Mexico and you are required to loose 5% of your body weight before surgery. I started my preop diet on Monday. I am doing a protein shake for breakfast and lunch, then a lien cuisine for dinner. It honestly has not been as bad as I thought it was going to be. Good luck to everyone November is just around the corner.....

Hi! I am getting banded Nov 17

I got bad news on Friday. I papers for the insurance was missed placed. So my surgery date got pushed back now. My doctor asked if I wented to have my date on Dec. 3rd but I thought this was going to be to close to Christmas so now my new date is Jan. 8th. I am keeping my fingers cross that this don't get pushed back anymore.

Hi, Texas girl, Im getting banded November 11.

Its getting close. I will be reading everybody little messages.

Hope yours goes will