I know it seems like December is a ways off but really it's just less then two months away. I finalized my surgery date yesterday for Dec. 5th with Dr. Kuri. So are there any others out there with December dates looking for support and help?

Welcome to the group Pete I think I'm less afraid of surgery then I am Christmas lol.

Carol

LOL I think I would have to agree with that. Christmas shopping, decorating, crowded malls, family visits, etc etc...

I am a lot more calm and prepared for this surgery then I am for the holidays!

I am looking at December 31st. If all goes well.

That sounds like a great way to bring in the new year.

Hi everyone!

I'm getting my lap band dec. 4th and i think the hard part will be the holiday's also. It is all about food and family. I just don't want to fail. And from what i read the first 6 weeks can be pretty trying. But, also we have to look at this as a start to a new chapter in our lives this forum is going to be a big help!

Welcome Tammy! Yeah that is my thing is looking at this as a new way of living. I can still enjoy the holidays without all the food.

Hello!!! :wink2:

It appears I will be banded either late November or early December. I prefer December as I see this procedure as a Christmas gift to me. The gift a health.

I need to complete the upper GI and the H-pylori test. Then the paper work is sent to BCBS for insurance approval. Then I go on the pre-op diet and then I have surgery. :cursing:

Welcome TQuad! Looks like you just about there. Good luck to you! Hopefully you can get a good date set for your surgery. Let us know how it goes.

Did anyone have troubles getting scheduled so far out in December?

I originally wanted to do the surgery in the beginning of November but due to scheduling conflicts I needed to wait until December. My surgeon didn't have his schedule set until the beginning of October so I had to wait about a month before I could finalize my surgery date. Thankfully I did get the December date that I was asking for.

Hello! I am going through all of the pre-op and clearances. My surgery date has been set for December 23rd (which is also my wedding anniversary!). I am excited and a little nervous. We have decided to Celebrate Christmas on December 20th so that I (hopefully) won't feel that I missed out on the holidays. My family is very supportive of this which surely helps a lot!!

~Mary:blushing:

Hey there,

My surgery date is Dec 22nd... I CANT WAIT! Not that I am not nervous but I am so ready for this! I had a bit of a problem waiting until Dec (i'm in nursing school and had to wait until christmas break) but they worked with me Actually just finalized my date today. A bit overwhelmed, glad I found this site!

Cali

Congrats on getting your date set! I too am excited for my surgery and look forward to a new change in life. Sure there is always a nervousness with getting any surgery done. That's why I try not to worry about it to much. Plus I have a great wife that is very supportive of the changes that I have to do with this.

Cali,

Welcome and congrats on your surgery date! We will be banded the same week!

I just finished my Life Skills classes. Passed with flying colors! I have my clearance from the pulmonologist and have had my initial consultation with the cardiologist. I have a stress test scheduled for Monday and an echocardiogram on Tuesday. The joys! At least we'll know everything about our health, though, right?

You will find this website very helpful. So many people pointed me to it and I am very grateful.

Have a great day and good luck on your journey!

Mary:regular_smile:

Congrats on getting your date set! I too am excited for my surgery and look forward to a new change in life. Sure there is always a nervousness with getting any surgery done. That's why I try not to worry about it to much. Plus I have a great wife that is very supportive of the changes that I have to do with this.

Its awesome that you have such a great support system Pete! I too have an amazing support system with my parents, friends, and siblings. I am very blessed!

Good luck with everything!

Cali,

Welcome and congrats on your surgery date! We will be banded the same week!

I just finished my Life Skills classes. Passed with flying colors! I have my clearance from the pulmonologist and have had my initial consultation with the cardiologist. I have a stress test scheduled for Monday and an echocardiogram on Tuesday. The joys! At least we'll know everything about our health, though, right?

You will find this website very helpful. So many people pointed me to it and I am very grateful.

Have a great day and good luck on your journey!

Mary:regular_smile:

Hey Mary,

Thats awesome! We should talk since we are so close with our band dates. I cant wait! What an awesome Christmas present huh!?