I'm sure that I am probably ahead of time, but I thought I would start scanning for others who have a surgery date in December this year.

My surgery date is December 4th, 2009. :smile2:

I'm extremely excited and very afraid. I'm lucky to have a lot of supportive people around me. I think it will be interesting to find out what foods I can/can't eat. Can't wait to start dropping the sizes. I'm so very glad I have air conditioning at my flat considering it will be Summer when I have it done.

I'll be eating baby food at Christmas, but oh well, you gotta do what you gotta do.

Let me know how you other December bandsters are feeling :biggrin:

Hey all,

Just thought I would reply to bring this up again to search for people being banded next month.

Cheers,

Kasey :Yawn:

Haha...we sure picked a bad time of the year to do the liquid diet!!!

I will be on my pre-op liquids for thanksgiving, and then we have a huge christmas party December 12th, and ill be on my post-op liquids...Oh well, guess it will save me an extra 10 pounds id have to work off!!

December 4th will be here before we know it!!!:Yawn:

Mine is set for 12-9-09!!!!

:scared2: Mine is set for 12-9-09!!!! :thumbup:

HI December Divas! My Surgery date is December 3rd. Ready or not... here I go!!!!:scared2:

Well ladies mine is Dec. 3rd :scared2:

December 3 for me, too!! The holidays will definitely be a trip! Pre-op diet for Thanksgiving and post-op diet for Christmas....WOW. We sure as heck won't be gaining weight this holiday season!

So excited about this journey and sending good vibes and best wishes to all of the December Bandsters! :scared2:

Suzy

Hi December Bandsters!!!

I'm so excited that some people replied. The first time I posted was a bit too soon, but it's great to have some people in the same month- some even on the same day to talk to now! :frown:

I'm going to the surgeon on the 16th this month for my last appointment before the surgery. On one hand I can't wait to be out of that theatre and start to live life as a bandster. On the other hand, i'm absolutely crapping my pants... (sorry if that's TMI)

The thought of the liquid diet and mushy diet doesn't scare or disgust me. I know that will only last for 6 weeks and in reality that isn't a whole lot of time. I like the foods i've heard we're allowed to eat (or rather drink) so far anyway. Also, if i'm not willing to persist with the liquid/mushy diet - why would I think I would want to persist with the life change the band entails? I'm scared of the surgery, and I'm sure most bandsters go thru this pre-operation. I know i'll be fine, I'm just a great big HUGE worry wart. :thumbup:

I'm super happy that I have been given this life changing opportunity at such a young age. I'm proud of my decision to have surgery because God knows I have tried EVERYTHING else.

This time next year, I will be married (I will be on my honeymoon actually). :scared2: My fiance and I are getting married on October the 30th next year. While I'm not sure if I will be at my goal weight, I know I'll be a lot closer than I am now.

I'm also super excited because after we get married, we will be able to try for a baby. I can't wait to be a Mum. I can't wait to fall pregnant and not worry about people being confused and not wanting to ask me if I am. Also, I'm excited about the prospect of having a Baby Belly. Not a bit of baby in the centre and a decent slab of weight surrounding it.

I'm actually glad to be doing it this time of year, I know I usually gain a couple of kgs over the holidays. No chance this year. Hehehe.

Where is everybody from? I live in Victoria, Australia.

Hi all I was banded 12/22/08 and to my surprise it went very well being banded around the holidays. I have currently lost 76 pounds and I'm feeling wonderful and my sleep apnea is gone! I want to wish all of you the best and I'm so very happy for you all chosing to make this wonderful change in your lives.

Hi Everyone,

I am new to the board. My name is Paul and I'm from Phoenix. My paperwork to Aetna was sent on 11/17/09 and my surgery date is pencilled in for 12/17/09 pending final insurance approval. I had an Upper G.I. exam done today and everything checked out just fine. The exam was done at the same surgical center as where my surgery will be so it felt good to see the place.

I'm very anxious to get the surgery done... it'll be a different kind of Christmas this year but it will be worth it. My wife is having lap band surgery in January, so I guess i'll be the guinea pig for her.

I look forward to hearing more from all of you as your big day approaches!

I hadn't seen this thread before! Kasey, you were ahead of your time. Just barely.

"December Divas"... I like it! I think it's too late to add to the poll though. Bummer. And it looks like there are a few names I don't recognize to add to the list.

Had my pre-op visit yesterday and the only tests they did were urine and blood. I'm excited but getting really anxious.

I'm glad to know that I'm not alone in getting the band and I think the first few months will be alot like being pregnant. Sucks while you are in it but looking back it wasn't that bad and SO worth it!

SW - 197

CW - 189

GW - 135

My date is also Dec 3rd. Sounds like their are alot of us getting banded on that day! I can't wait! It is very exciting. Good luck to all December bandsters!

Hey guys,

I quoted you all to grab you're attention. This thread isn't exactly running anymore. There is another thread entitled 'December Bandsters 2009' created by Illuminationlady. People still post quite a bit there. Thankfully, Illuminationlady has already created a group for all us 2009 December losing machines.

Probably the easiest way for you to find this is to click my name, go to my public profile. Once you are in my profile, scroll down so on the right hand side you can see the groups I have joined. If you click on the December Bandsters 2009 square with the tree on it, it will take you to the page so you can join with the rest of us, YAY!

Sorry if you have already done this and i'm giving you TMI! :ohmy:

Hey, Kslessar!

We're getting banded on the same day.

Dec 4th 8am.

Nervous and excited as to be expected.

Don't forget to give us a shout and tell everyone how it went!