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?

I just got approved and I'm scheduled for Dec. 17th. I'm so ready for this. I'm very nervous, but I've been researching (reading here alot) and going thru the stupid 6 month thing for my insurance... but, it's over and I'm excited. Good luck to everyone!

Becoming a bandster on December 11th @ Sibley Memorial Hospital by Dr. Fred Brody. Can hardly wait to see the new me next year this time.:cool:

Mine is Dec. 5th in Mexico..can't wait!

Hello,

My date is scheduled for Dec 17th. I am lookignt forward to reading from the earlier Dec people! It will be comforting to know others are out there

C

Dec 30 or 31 here. Only about 6 wks left. Oh, boy. Can hardly wait.

How did you know who to call at Blue Cross Blue Shield? My Drs. office does all that and I wouldn't have a clue where to call? Good for you taking it into your own hands, I have Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan I had to wait a year anyone else out there have any experience with them > My insurance is from Chrysler Corp. I am still on for the 10th.

Hey Holiday Hotties, I was approved for December 17, 2008. I'm beyond excited because I look forward to living healthier and being a more active parent to my children. I figure by the time the summer hits, I will be many pounds lighter and have even more stamina to chase behind my children. I'm going to make this band work for me.

How did you know who to call at Blue Cross Blue Shield? My Drs. office does all that and I wouldn't have a clue where to call? Good for you taking it into your own hands, I have Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan I had to wait a year anyone else out there have any experience with them > My insurance is from Chrysler Corp. I am still on for the 10th.

The phone number is on the front of my insurance card. I believe if I hadn't called, I would still be waiting. My surgery was scheduled for December 1st, so I didn't want it to get delayed. I also need to see my primary doctor before surgery for medical clearance, and I didn't want to do that if I wasn't approved. Good luck!

i am scheduled for 12-23-2008 and i am not really nervous just anxious wish it was yesterday i am sure you all know how that is lol. I have been keeping everything in a journal. and making a plan and a chart of my daily requirements. Also started my exercise of 30 min. well good luck.

Hello,

I haven't gotten a date yet but it will be in December. I just started my pre-op diet. I am nervous and excited at the same time. My 10 year old daughter is my inspiration. I am also B-polar and have depression and anexity. My Phych was worried about me having surgery but I think it will help me as well. Most of my depression comes from being overweight.

I just looking forward to being healthy, I want to loose my diabetes and high cholestrol and help me on my asthma. I'm 51 years old. Most of the men in my family have heart attacks between 55-60 and all but one has died. I do not want to go down that road.

My insurance will pay 90% of my surgery but after January 1, 2009, it will only pay 80%. I'm patiently waiting to hear from the insurance company on this.

Hi Johnny, Good luck to you! My advice to you is to not patiently wait for your insurance company. They may try to put you off to save money (they'll save 10% by putting you off til Jan). If you aren't getting answers, call, call, call! My insurance was suppose to have an answer within 30 days and it was 6 weeks! The last 2 weeks I called every day.

Again good luck to you!

Hi! I have been "lurking" and finally decided to post, so this is my first. I am a Dec 18th bander. Had my first appointment with my surgeon on Nov 14th, and all of my tests are scheduled for this week with my labs next week, we are pending insurance approval, which shouldn't be a problem.

I am doing the low carb phase right now, and I am nervous about the all clear liquid diet for ten days before surgery.

Wow! This is great to see so many people getting banded in December! Good luck to everyone with your tests and lab work. If you haven't been over to the December Bandsters section of these forums head on over there and see what everyones chatting about in there.

:thumbup:Congrats Pete. My date is December 11th @ Sibley Memorial Hospital in D.C. by Dr. Fred Brody @ 7:30 Am I can't wait it kinda puts me in the christmasie mood like singing all I want for xmas is my lapband lol.

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?

Hello, guess we'll be holiday buddies. My surgery date is set for Dec 10th. I am soooo excited. Have you discovered that you find out who your real friends are? Some are already jelous and I haven't even had surgery. I really wish I would've just kept it to my self. Good luck! You are not alone!!!!!!!!