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?

Actually if your coming in on the 8th and I am out on the 7th we'll just miss each other! But hey we can find a South Florida Bandsters Group and meet up after surgery for a good glass of water and some jello on the side!

Hello everyone,

I think there are two threads for December. There is also one under Monthly Lap-Band support groups - 2008 bandsters - December 2008 Bandsters.

Just wanted to mention that since there are so many of us.

I am really excited and nervous all at the same time.

Nina

Doh!! I am heading over there now!

I got my date and I'll be banded in December, too. I start my liquid diet in two weeks. That will be brutal.

GOT MY DATE!!!

DECEMBER 15TH!:biggrin:

Hi!

December 18th at noon for me!

4 fun weeks of medi-fast starts 11/18.....give me strength:tongue_smilie: LOL!!

I hope to be a December or early January bandie! My bday is 12/31, so I figure it'll be my gift to myself, and as long as I get to eat at Thanksgiving, I can get through the Christmas holidays at home. At work? That's ANOTHER story. If I'm on liquids at that point it'll make it easier, for me it'll be all or nothing!

Hi, I just found out my date. December 9th. I'm excited and nervous !! They asked me if I'd like to wait until Dec. 30th and I gave it some thought at first. You know... All the Christmas goodies. Then I thought what am I thinking, DO NOT put this off for another meal.... So I'm set to go. :smile2:

My doctor usually will schedule about 2-3 weeks out, but they are planning to submit to my insurance for approval as soon as they get one more thing from my primary doctor. I'm really hoping that Late December or early January is a reasonable time...I will NOT be happy if I need to wait till summer (this has to get in and approved for this winter).

I thought my Ins. company was going to give me a problem, but I just had to follow up the first request with a history of diets, exercise etc etc. Then it was really fast, I was shocked. This whole thing has taken about 3 months.

Hello how are you? Yes I'm going to be a December bandster i just got my date last week. I will be getting the realize band on 12/22. I would love to keep intouch to see how everything goes with you. I'm so excited the wait is almost over!!!

I can't wait for Dec 22! Christmas will be coming a few days early for us!

Hey guys! i am going to be banded in November 4, so in two days... I am super nervous and yet excited. So that ways I can give you guys heads up what to expect. Right now I must confess Im pretty hungry because of the strict diet but I just keep thinking is worth it.

2 DAYS AND COUNTING!:rolleyes2::wink2:

I got my date..I'll be banded December 11th at 6:30 am. Dr. V.John Bagnato from Albany, Georgia will be doing my surgery. I can't wait. I'm so excited.

Hi, This is my first post .........happy to know there are so many Dec bandsters out there--Thanks, Pete for starting the thread---what a wonderful way to begin the new year. I'm scheduled for Dec 4th. and have been glued to this site and others for the past 2 mos.

I HAVE LEARNED A LOT!

I've only told one friend and don't plan to share this with anyone else at this point--I don't want everyone constantly grilling me even if it's with well-meaning intentions.

I'm wondering if there are others

having the surgery who are keeping it quiet.----?