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?

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? :thumbup:

Yes, there was a review by my insurance company that lasted about 2 weeks, then when that was approved my surgeon reviewed everything and 2 days later I got a call to come see him to set a date. Looks like I will be in December for sure. Everything has been going well, I have a great insurance company. I told my boss yesterday and he is very supportive and I have no job worries. Its about time something went easy for me :frown::eek:

Yes....I'm a DECEMBER BANDSTER. My surgery date is 12/30/08. I'm looking forward to it. My doctors name is Dr. Matei, he's at Memorial Healthcare Systems. Very nice doctor. Met with him yesterday. I was measured and weighed. Thank God I wasn't shocked about the scale, I was pretty much where I thought. My biggest fear right now is experiencing errosion or when I get adjustments have too much and won't be able to swallow....That's my biggest fear.

I'm excited and nervous at the same time. Can't wait!!!! I have a few things to take care of first. I have 2 nutritional classes, 1 pre-op class, tests, and appointment with primary. Other than that, I'm good to go. I already rec'd approval from my work for the dates and they are excited for me.

WOW....Grandmax, I wish you so much luck. My sister is also looking into weight loss surgery in Mexico. She's so worried. She wants to do the sleeve. I'll be helping her look into other places. Do you have any information regarding the facility you are going to in Mexico? Do you know if they do the sleeve?

Anyway, again....Good luck! I'm sorry you're going alone, but I know of a girl who went alone and she did just fine.

Looks Like I am joining The December Lap Band Birthday group! My date is Dec 18th! I too am excited and anxious about it.

This is a great website. I especially like the BMI scale, and having just joined today I don't now how to do mine, and helpful hints.

Congrats and Happy New Adventure! to all you December Lap Bands out there. :thumbup:

Hi! I see this thread was started a couple of months back, but it's still very active!

I just found this website today and joined immediately! My banding is set for November 26th, 2008! 6 days and counting! I am so excited and ready for this to happen! :thumbup:

Congratulations to everyone who has or will be banded! And I look forward to keeping in touch. In just what i've read so far this morning, this site seems to be very supportive, and we, I, will need support for the tough times, and someone who can understand when a milestone is reached during the good times!

Roni (aka TklMeSkinny) :eek:

Hi, how do you get the tracking info at the bottom of your reply?

If it shows up here, then i finally got it working!

Thanks!

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

No news yet...thanks for asking! I do know that it's in the review process and that I should have an answer by the 26th. I pray each day that God will guide my paperwork through to a quick approval. My surgeon is running out of slots for this year and I am so hopeful to be banded Dec. 16th. How about you? Have you heard yet? Keep me posted!

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

Kim..fantastic news about your band date! I think that having surgery around Christmas is probably the best present I could get this year. I hope it is for you as well! Keep us posted on how it goes. And if you get your hubby to cook you DEFINITELY have to share that secret!

I can relate! I"ve had my date for a few weeks, dec 5. since then I've eaten everything I could get my hands on.

Tomorrow I start the liquid diet for two weeks. I'm scared to death that I'm not going to do it, but everyone I've spoken to has done it. I just need to have the confidence in me. If I can make it thru the first weekend, I think I'll be ok...but 14 days with no food sounds pretty damn scary to me! I can not wait for the surg day to come. dec. 5, here I come!

good luck to you all!

A

Looks Like I am joining The December Lap Band Birthday group! My date is Dec 18th! I too am excited and anxious about it.

This is a great website. I especially like the BMI scale, and having just joined today I don't now how to do mine, and helpful hints.

Just click on someone's scale and it takes you to a site where you build your own and add it to your profile here.

Good morning all! I am posting here because I can't scream and dance at work.

I JUST GOT MY APPROVAL!!!!!

The call came about half an hour ago. I've been approved and my surgery is scheduled for December 16th!

I have been hoping and praying for weeks for this day. Because of my job, I am pretty restricted by the amount of time I can take off (family business, understaffed, been here forever, small office...you get the drift). December 16th was THE most workable date my surgeon had on the books, as it would allow me to take time off during the relatively slow period before Christmas. I'll be able to wrap work up on the day before surgery and then take off the next 13 days if I need them. I didn't even take that much time off when I gave birth!

The most amazing part is that spots were being filled up so quickly with my surgeon's office (he only does surgery on Tues/Thurs). He has 9 other patients awaiting approval and it was really going to be a longshot that I was able to be approved in time to get the 16th. I made the decision to turn it over to God and let him guide the process. My prayers have been answered! I couldn't be happier.

Well I started my 2 week preop diet today:thumbup: Not so bad so far.....I'm allowed as many shakes as I want and I've only had 3 so far I think it really helps just KNOWING that I can have more if I want it...And i've had butterflys off and on from being excited and nervous..Hopefully Dec.4th will come fast!

I'm getting mine December 22! Whoot Whoo! I'm so excited too!

Mine is sceduled 4 weeks from today,yikes! Come on December 19th...I am getting a bit nervous but VERY anxious!

I have my surgery on 12/1 and have been on the liquid diet for 5 days now, from what I have heard some people do well with it and some people have trouble. My biggest problem was wanting to chew something, so I went out and bought 5 packs of sugar free gum... my doc said that as long as I don't swallow it, that I can chew as much as I like, lol. Just whatever you do, don't cheat... the purpose is to shrink your liver and reduce the amount of fatty tissue. If your liver does not shrink then it is hard for the surgeon to work because it is large and not flexible and he may not be able to perform the surgery. Good luck with everything!! Today was the first day that all of my cravings stopped, so once you get going it will get better.