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 am having mine done with Dr. Ortiz december 8th, congrats

Hi all! I am still holding out hope for a Dec. Band! My paperwork was faxed off to BC/BS this past Tuesday and I am hoping for a quick approval. Keep your fingers crossed for me.

This website is totally helpful. It's great to see that so many people know and trust in Dr.Kuri. I'm still thinkin about the surgery date. I guess I'm just a little scared of all the complications. Does anyone have any suggested sites that would help me make a more informed decision?

My surgery date is set for dec 12 I can't wait to get it done and over with anticipationis killing me :tt2::thumbup::tongue2:

Hi, I am new to this site.

I am scheduled for surgery on 12/18/08 and im very nervous and scared.

i hope you get your approval back soon. My Drs office sent my paperwork to bcbs on friday afternoon and i was approved by monday morning at 9am!! best of luck!!

My paperwork was received by my insurance company (Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey) on September 24th. I think I called them at least 3 times a week since then. It has been a frustrating process, but they called me today to say I was approved! I think they were sick of me calling and complaining to them. I am so excited. I had originally set a tentative surgery date with my surgeon for December 1st, so hopefully all goes well. I am thrilled, but nervous about Christmas. I can easily blow off eating around family. I just worry about Christmas parties with friends, co-workers, etc. where there is a lot of drinking involved. I will deal with that when the time comes - I am so excited!!! Good luck to everyone. I am excited to be a part of this group!!

Looks like I'm going to be 1/09 after all. Still plenty of time to heal before the cruise.

I got my surgery date today!!! December 4th :Dancing_wub:

I'm soooo excited it seems like I've to wait forever..Me and the hubby finally scraped up the money to prepay Dr.Debarros scince he's out of network with BCBS....

but he's sooo worth it! God has blessed my life in so many way's ....I was starting to get a little worried because as of January my BCBS plan will no longer cover any WLS . So I'm gettin in just in the nick of time :Dancing_sorry:

I just got my surgery date of December 19th!

My date is Dec. 2nd! I can't wait until this nervousness is behind me!

My date is December 11. What a great Christmas present. I am still amazed at how everything fell into place. I am having Dr. Moran in Raleigh do mine.:Dancing_sorry:

Hi all! I am still holding out hope for a Dec. Band! My paperwork was faxed off to BC/BS this past Tuesday and I am hoping for a quick approval. Keep your fingers crossed for me.

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!!!:cool:

Hi, I am new to this site.

I am scheduled for surgery on 12/18/08 and im very nervous and scared.

I can totally relate. I just got my surgery date today and it is December 1st! It seems like I've been waiting forever, and then when I got the call today, I was pretty shocked that it's only 16 days away! Luckily, my BC/BS is covering it and I'm going to Dr. Brient in Gainesville, FL. I'm nervous and scared as well!! Good luck!:cool:

HELLO, I AM SCHEDULED FOR SURGERY DECEMBER 1ST. :thumbup:I HAD THE CHOICE OF HAVING SURGERY THE DAY BEFORE THANKSGIVING. NO THANK YOU!! I STARTED THE PROCESS JULY 5TH. IT HAS BEEN A SEEMINGLY LONG ROAD BUT MINE HAS NOT BEEN NEARLY AS LONG AS OTHERS THAT I HAVE TALKED TO RECENTLY. I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO GETTING TO KNOW OTHERS GOING THRU THE SAME PROCESS.