It's fairly certain that I'll be having the surgery in the beginning of February, any one else out there making the biggest change in the shortest month?

Waiting for a callback to confirm Feb 3rd..

Can't believe its almost time..

I have my pre-op appointments, educational class, etc. on January 28. My financing has been approved & I'll be banded on February 11. I'm extremely excited. I just realized that this must be my valentine's gift to me. Good luck to all the other February "sweethearts" out there.

Hopefully, I've added my weight ticker at the end of this message. I'm not quite sure how that works.

Wow it's wonderful to see so many february bandsters!

for those who have competed their pre-op tests what did you have to do? I have my preop on the 27th and would like to know what i'm in for!

February 16th for me... can't wait!

hello! i am scheduled to have my lapband on february 2nd!!! yippie!!!

Hello Karen

I got my approval letter yesterday, had my second cardiology exam today, and scheduled my surgery for February 10th. I never thought I'd be writing this, but I'm so happy!

Hi!! I'm Jessica and will be banded feb. 11!! My pre-op visit is Jan 27. I'm so excited but starting to get a bit nervous. psyched i found this post with fellow 2/09 bandsters.

JayinMA...are you in Mass?

Yes I am new to the sight, all I have left to do is my preop testing and then I am good to go. Getting banded on 2/23.I am so looking forward to enjoying all the activities I use to enjoy before the major weight gain!!!! Life here I come.

Help me out, February friends! I've started a thread titled, What should we call ourselves? I've had a couple of responses, and I'd love to have more! We need a name, don't we?

Ok, maybe not, but humor me! :-)

Have you done the banding? I am 65 and somewhat concerned although very motivated.

Hopefully I'll have my lapband done in Feb also. My paperwork is being submitted to BCBSTx fep today. Does anyone know how long the approval/denial takes once submitted?

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Hopefully I'll have my lapband done in Feb also. My paperwork is being submitted to BCBSTx fep today. Does anyone know how long the approval/denial takes once submitted?

I got a call from Dr.6 days after insurance was submitted and scheduled a surgery day and all of my preop test and psych.eval.

Yeah....i found my same month banders!!!! I am gonna get banded Feb.5,2009.I am overly xcited to start a new chapter in my life.Ive done alot of reading and after two years of fighting with my insur for approval,i have finally won!!!! I too know that this is "ONLY" a tool but am ready for taking those steps to make my life healthier n longer.Well all,i know we can do this:thumbup:!!!!! What a way to start off this year,huh? GOOD LUCK....

YEAH!!!!!to all of us! I am Feb.5th also!