When will the 2009 monthly support groups be created? My roomie and I are targeting April 2009 and want to get some support but there aren't any 2009 groups yet. Advice anyone?

I am also hoping to have my surgery in March or April. I have been to the seminar, however Kaiser that my work has does not cover ANYTHING for weightloss. Not meds or the WLS. I am on my 6 month diet that I know BCBS requires for me and it will be up in February. I can't wait.

I am scheduled for surgury 01/05/08 with Dr. Aceves in mexicali. I'm so excited. I would have loved to get the band in the states but my insurance would have taken forever (atleast 1 yr. and rny only) so here I go... This is my first post and I look forward to chatting w/you all...

I have a surgury dat of 01/05/08 and I can hardly contain myself. I quit somking one week ago and havn't picked up a ciggerette since. I start the no carb diet next week. :wink_smile:

I am also being banded on january 5th. I am excited but slowly getting a lil nervous. I was on medifast and took this past week off. Bad move. I need to get back on track....i have gained 2lbs.

I am getting banded on Jan 16th with Dr. Hamamji in Orange County, Ca. WooHoo! I cannot wait!

congrats everyone on our new years journey in life.my date is january 13th/o9.what a new year it,s gonna be.

Hey WhyGirl,

I just got my surgery date and it is JANUARY 12 too!! I am so excited it is finally happening. I will be praying for you! Good Luck!

Im hoping for the end of Feb. beginning of Mar. 2009. Congrats to everyone who has dates, and to all of us who dont yet - DONT DESPAIR WE'LL GET THERE!:tt1:

I am getting banded on Jan 16th with Dr. Hamamji in Orange County, Ca. WooHoo! I cannot wait!

I'm getting banded on Jan 16th too! :tt1: I'll be getting it done by Dr Eric Pinnar at the Reston Hospital Center.

I have a surgury dat of 01/05/08 and I can hardly contain myself. I quit somking one week ago and havn't picked up a ciggerette since. I start the no carb diet next week.

Congrats on your date. Congrats for stopping the cigarettes I have a very ill father right now who refused to quit and is very ill because of them. I am so happy when I read or hear that someone has stopped smoking. Here's to healthy and happy new you! :eek:

I am getting my band at 8:00 am on January 8th. I am getting scared about this. I am afraid that I might fail on this just like every other weight loss program I have done. Is anyone else feel the same way as I do right now. I am very excited about doing this also. Just having some mix feelings right now. I start my pre-op diet on December 26th. I just need one week before surgery.

I've just completed my six month waltz for Aetna with extended dietingl!! I've seen all of the surgical team now, waiting for the final word on a January date. I'm kinda in shock that the time has passed and it's knocking on the door now! YEAH!

Hang in there...NO FEAR!!! Meet it head on with a smile and optimistic point of view. You've waited, worked hard and now it's here. Good for you and go, girl, go!! Jan 8 is close at hand. And, yes, I have a lot of stuff going on in my head as well...but, this is a chance for a new beginning!

I hear what you are saying txspatter. January 8th is coming very quick. And you are so right this is our year to be a brand new person. No more laughing behind my back, or funny remarks. I just hope this doesn't fail me, that is why I have you guys to keep me on the right track. Of course my DH and other family members are there too. But you all know how it really is.

Hi, I just had my first consult 12/9. I'm on my way to become a 09 Bandster. It might be a long road to surgery, but it will be worth the wait.