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?

Looks like I have a shot still at joining you. My insurance is approved and the paperwork is headed to the Surgeon, might not be too bad having it before Christmas. Waiting for surgeon to call.

Edited November 18, 200817 yr by BillOh

Hello everyone! This is my first day on the site and I'm sooo glad I found all of you! Everytime I read a post it's so amazing to know someone is thinking about all the same stuff I worry about everyday! My surgery date is 12/29 and I'm freaking out! I'm soo excited about starting this process but so scared I won't be able to deal emotionally. What are you all doing to prepare for your surgeries? Any advice to get through the holidays? My 22nd birthday is also Christmas Eve so I feel like it might be really difficult/emotional..but I'm definitely trying to look at the surgery as a gift and an amazing new start to life!

Since my surgery date was set I feel compelled to eat at every restaurant and every favorite food , like the last supper. I have gained 8 lbs..any one else??

December 31st pending insurance approval! Wish me luck.

I'd love to share the experience with you all. I do not know anyone locally who's had it done.

Since my surgery date was set I feel compelled to eat at every restaurant and every favorite food , like the last supper. I have gained 8 lbs..any one else??

Be careful, gaining weight will make the surgery more difficult for the surgeon, dropping a few pounds before surgery gives them more room to work.

good luck Poodles and all the other December bandsters!

dseig - as for having "the last supper".....yep, I think it is definitely an emotional response to knowing that soon you will have to go without all your favorite foods. I learned in one of my support group meetings that some of us go through the "Kubler-Ross" stages of grief......about food! We actually grieve the loss of our favorite treats....and we go through the stages of denial, anger, grief etc.....and finally acceptance of how things have to be.

Since I got my insurance approval I've been a little out of control food wise too....but with the help of some wonderful folks on these boards and my support group....and the support of a good husband.....I am pulling myself together. As one of you mentioned earlier, it is important to shrink the liver a bit before surgery, so we cannot eat mindlessly and hope for a good outcome. The time to start taking care of ourselves is NOW....today.......and quit playing games with our health.

Hey Everyone! i just got my date, Dec.18th. They told me that all my pre-tests are in but its in review? did anyone get told the same?

My date is the 4th and the closer the date gets the more my nerves and taking over. I'm starting to get scared I guess realizing this is going to happen. My insurance sent me a certification letter for review and a week later the approval letter came , so don't get alarmed yours is on the way.

My fingers are crossed for you! Could you cross them for me as well??? My paperwork was faxed off to Anthem BC this Wednesday and I'm so anxious for approval. Was really hoping to hear from someone today as I've read so many posts for people who were approved the next day! I'm praying for a Dec 16th surgery date.

Good luck to us both!!!:rolleyes2:

Fingers crossed!! Any news yet?? I am still waiting. Had to have Scott and White to re-fax :tongue2:. BC/BS said they never got it.. what a pain. So hoping to hear by the end of the week:tongue2:

Great idea to have Christmas a little early!! I am going to be banded Dec 16th. Looking forward to it!! Christmas is certainly my fav. holiday of all time, but being thin is a much bigger priority, so my family is okay with me laying back in a recliner if need be. Hey, you never know...my husband may even cook?! Kim in Colorado

Kim in Colorado

Good Luck all will go well!:rolleyes2:

Hi all I don't have a date yet but once I have everything turned in they think I can have it done in December so I'm crossing my fingers

Hello to all! This is my first post on this thread but I am so encouraged by everyone. My surgery is Dec. 5th and I am nervous. Tricare approved everything pretty fast. I am going to be on the pre-op diet for Thanksgiving and sounds like mushies for Christmas. When I started the process in July, it seemed like it was forever; but now it seems like it went by soo fast. WOW!! I am excited, nervous, and anxious all together.

It seems strange to say, or type, but my surgery is scheduled for December 11th. I'm feeling a bit anxious right now. I still want to tell a few more close friends/relatives about the surgery. I don't doubt they will be supportive. I just have a hard time asking people for help. My friends and relatives can't offer me their support if they don't know what I'm going through.

How much time is everyone taking off from work? Initially I took just the Thursday and Friday off from work. I just revised my time off request to include the following Monday/Tuesday.

Best wishes to everyone :thumbup:

Finally took the plunge today and scheduled everything - surgery, flight, etc. Going to Monterey, Mexico on 12/1 for banding on 12/2. Going by myself. Yikes, that's scary! Anyone else do this alone?