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?

got my date.....

December 19th

I only have to do a 3 day post-op diet :thumbs_up:

You know I'm so happy to finally be doing something that I know will have a long term results. Can some one help me with all those people you come in contact with who are just plain nosey. I don't feel that I owe anyone an explanation but being a people pleaser has probably led to a lot of my weight. I live in a retirement community and I can not believe the things peole have felt it was ok to say to my face let alone behind my back. I would be lying if I said it hasn't bothered me. I just need an idea of what to say to people who wonder why I am always at the Dr. and what to say after my banding. Some may really care but I think a lot are just using their concern to be nosey. Ideas please Hugs

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.----?

I am also scheduled for Dec 4. I am having mine done in Juarez, Mexico. Where are you going?

I have told everyone and have gotten a lot of support from friends and family. I have just had a few tell me that if I tried this diet or that diet, I wouldn't need to do this. I am so excited about this, I really don't care what they say.

I am getting banded on Dec 22, with 1-week liquid diet. I am only telling one of 4 sister, and my husband of course knows. I am keeping to myself because whenever I have been on a diet everyone is always watching you. Seeing how much you are eating, what you are eating etc. I don't want to go through that anymore. When they notice I am losing weight, I will just say thanks and tell them I am just eating less, and exercising more. :eek:

Got the call today.

Insurance approved the surgery. My pre-op diet starts Nov 20, going to be banded on Dec 5.

I hope to be Dec :eek: just waiting for approval

I am also scheduled for Dec 4. I am having mine done in Juarez, Mexico. Where are you going?

I'm having it done in a local hospital. I feel so fortunate to be able to have it done nearby--especially when reading of all the people who have had to travel across the country or out of the country. My insurance is covering it so I guess that makes all the difference... ..not sure I would have the resolve and commitment to do it otherwise. --although I imagine that self-paying would provide mucho motivation to follow through.

Hi florida pete, I am getting banded on december 19th just found out today finally.....

hi teri, we are having surgery on the same date... cool

I have waited for 14 months to get this done (insurance ) This week I have the Reflux test Pulminary and cardio, I am just really feeling stressed over these evaluations. Like some ones going to say NO you can't... I had to have emergency Gall Bladder surgery last year and ended up with pnemonia and with my asthma I was sick all winter. Does anyone else have these stressers, like at the last minute someone would say No you can't have the surgery......

Yesterday I got the call I have waited forever for. Dec 4th 2008 is my date.

when did you start your process, mine started in april with the seminar, my six dietician visits and funny thing is my insurance approved me in just 2 days it took the clinic only 1 week and two days to get me my surgery date of december 19th. im excited and I bet you are too... keep us posted on your progress.. Julie

Hi my name is katelyn, I am going to be having my surgery done on Dec 18th by Dr. Ortiz in tijuana mexico, Is anyone else going to be getting there surgery done this date or with Dr. Ortiz? Right now I am tring to figure out if there is any fill doctors that are close to me I live in Northern california..

December 18th...I could have done it earlier, but am waiting until Christmas break from work :eek: