Well I guess I am the first one here! I just got my surgery date and it is set for June 2nd at OHSU in Portland Oregon. I am so excited! It has been a long journey to get to this point and I am so glad to have a date even if it is almost 3 months out. Anyone else out there get a June 09 surgery date?

Edited March 11, 200917 yr by astera

I hopefully have a June surgery date:) My last appt is May 13th and then my package is submitted that day or next. Aetna takes about 15 days to approve....so we'll see....crossing fingers!

Hey I just wanted to let you know that I have Aetna too and I got approved super fast! I don't think it even took 15 days, I think it was about a week! Hoep everything goes smoothly for you!

Hello,

Congrats to all June Bandsters. This is my first post. I am scheduled for June 16 at Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville FL. Anyone being, or has been banded by Dr.Baptista I would love to hear from you.

Edited April 29, 200917 yr by Duce

Hi! Is there room for a newbie? I have my appointment tomorrow with the surgeon. Saw him 2 months ago, where he gave me my list of "to do" stuff. Did it all and am meeting tomorrow I think to pick a date. I'm a teacher, so looking at June 29th if possible. Looking forward to getting to know everyone. I'm excited and scared out of my mind!

Hello everyone. Another newcomer here. I'm being banded June 11 here in Toronto, Canada.

Unfortunately, we here in Canada aren't as lucky as those of you in the US who can get this covered by insurance - we're completely on our own here to pay for it! It's so expensive, but so worth it to finally be healthy and happy.

Hello everyone. Another newcomer here. I'm being banded June 11 here in Toronto, Canada.

Unfortunately, we here in Canada aren't as lucky as those of you in the US who can get this covered by insurance - we're completely on our own here to pay for it! It's so expensive, but so worth it to finally be healthy and happy.

Really? There is not coverage for bariatric surgery in Canada? I guess I never would have thought that! Wow. If you don't mind me asking, I've always been curious to how much the surgery actually costs. I know it varies. They actually wanted to band me on the 11th but I'm going away on vacation so I am getting it done on the 19th, so I'll be thinking about you on my almost band date! haha.

Hi all!

I just got my date yesterday. June 2nd it is! Woo hoo!

Really? There is not coverage for bariatric surgery in Canada? I guess I never would have thought that! Wow. If you don't mind me asking, I've always been curious to how much the surgery actually costs. I know it varies. They actually wanted to band me on the 11th but I'm going away on vacation so I am getting it done on the 19th, so I'll be thinking about you on my almost band date! haha.

It is costing $16,000.00

2 more weeks till i start my shakes

Hello! My surgery date is set for June 8, 2009. I am having my surgery done by Dr. Curry at the Journey Lite facility in Cincinnati, OH. :smile: My date works out perfectly for me b/c I am a teacher. My regular school year is over on June 4th and summer school doesn't begin until June 15th. I will have a week to recover and about 2 1/2 months to adjust before regular school starts up again.

I almost pulled a dirty trick on my fellow teachers. They are all chipping in $$$ for their own version of "The Biggest Loser." I haven't told anyone I work with that I am having this surgery. I could've really raked in the BIG BUCKS! :biggrin:

Lol! that would have been a good joke! Problem is, you don't really lose that FAST most time with the band, but the loss is STEADY

Hey June 2009 bandsters! I'm on for Jun-3 here in Chicago. Trying not to catch the swine flu between now and then - eek!

Hello! I'm just wondering if we should post a poll for our name? So far I only see June Journeys and Jumpin' June Bugs, with no other solid names. I don't know how to post a poll and feel it should be on the general forum for those that don't get on this one. I know sum of you like June Journeys, but I'm not sure of using that as an official looking name at the bottom of posts is appropriate if we all haven't voted on it. :thumbdown:

I will investigate doing a poll, but I'm computer retarded so not sure if it happens. I'll let you know, or if you can do one that's great.

YEA!! I did it!! I posted a poll on the general discussion forum. It will be open till the end of May.

Cast your vote!!!

Hi all. I'm scheduled to be banded in Long Island, NY on 6/18. I can't wait! Not nervous at all. My doctor put me on the Opti-fast diet until the surgery and so far have lost 17lbs (in 4 weeks). Have made a firm committment to walk every day and have stuck to it. 44 days to go... wish I could get the band tomorrow. I have more 1/2 my body weight to loose so the sooner I get started the better!

OK! Someone created their own social group with the name they feel everyone wants.

attempting to stay with the majority vote I added some more ideas that we can make a new poll with.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Too Fat To Fish

please! Please! LADIES

not june bugs i have a reputation.

LOL Do you have another idea?? (and "Jumpin' Johnson's" don't work lol:lol:)

How about Jigglin' Jollies?

June Jigglers? lol (suddenly I'm craving jello!)

Journey of the June Jigglers??? LOL

Jammin' Juners?

Jumpin' Jammin' Juners? lol

Journey of the Jammin' Juners??? (I sorta like this one, it's got the journey some like, and it's got us movin. And it's unisex!)

Edited May 5, 200917 yr by spud.mama
found the original poll

I GOT MY APPROVAL LETTER FROM MEDICAID YESTERDAY!!!! My surgery is a go so far June 5th here I come!!!