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 my date!!!! December 23rd!!!!

Having read about so many of you doing this, I asked my surgeon about it and he kind of echoed what Pete said that research is vital and that with insurance and American medical costs it is easy to understand why people would do this. His other concern, which prompted my previous question to Pete was the type of band used and to make sure it can be filled back here in the states. He did related a story of a man who got fills in the US and didn't notice any restriction. Turned out the surgeon only put in the fill port and no band at all.

Hi Bill-

I have heard the horror stories from the local surgeon here in Jupiter, Florida about people coming back from Mexico with just the port. The only thing I can say about that is I have only heard that from American Surgeons and have never once heard anyone come out and say it happened to them. On the flip side like I have said it's all about knowing doing the research to make sure you have a repitable surgeon. Even in getting surgery done here in the USA people should still research the surgeon they are going to use and make sure they are getting one who is well experienced and who is a good surgeon. Dr. Kuri only uses the Inamed LapBand which is the same that most surgeons use as most of you already know.

Trust me Bill in that I had my doubts and was very skeptical about going to Mexico before I did my research. I wanted to make sure that the surgeon, their staff, and the facility was as good if not better then what I would get at home here. I believe from the people that I have talked to here on the forum whom have had their surgery done by Dr. Kuri, from talking with my aunt who had her surgery done by him, and from my research online that I will be going to one of Mexico's best.

Yep, getting banded on 12/12. Pretty nervous about it too.

I am looking towards my surgery date of Dec. 15th, I start the liquid diet on Monday!! Excited but kind of scared!

You know I get nervous about my surgery but I find so much comfort coming to this site and reading what others have wrote and just knowing this site is here. I am new but it is so reassuring. I start liquids Dec. 3rd. Surgery Dec 9th.

Yep, getting banded on 12/12. Pretty nervous about it too.

I'm also getting banded on the 12th!!!! when do you start your pre-op?

I'm getting banded the 8th of this month! Excited and nervous and looking foward to the new ME!

Congrats!!!! I am really happy for you!!

I am also getting banded on Dec 16th. I am in Colorado and counting down the days!! Every emotion has gone thru my mind...but mostly just elated that I dont have to go thru one more year too big for my pants!! Yippee!!

Kim

I just got my date!!!! December 23rd!!!!

Wow, should make for an interesting Christmas.

Trust me Bill in that I had my doubts and was very skeptical about going to Mexico before I did my research.

Thanks for understanding the spirit of my question and curiosity, and that I am not criticizing.

Hey guys, I just rated this thread 5 stars.

Surgery on Dec. 23. Merry Christmas to ME!!!!!

I am looking towards my surgery date of Dec. 15th, I start the liquid diet on Monday!! Excited but kind of scared!

hi this is my date to just in buffalo, ny. and for billoh yes it is hard knowing the a-bar is right there but, im doing it. hi bigurl x.

well i started my liquid pre-opt today, as my dr doesn't require it he does south beach but, im a little tired of sb so trying some thing new. see everyone the the finish line and best of luck to all.

Hi Pete,

I am scheduled for surgery next Monday 12/8. I'm so excited. I know I am going to need all the support I can get. I was told that the support groups are a very important key in this life changing process.

I start my pre-op diet on Monday, with a surgery date of Dec 11th.

I'm not looking forward to the discomfort, but I am looking forward

Go December Bandsters!