Darkkmocha 5 Posted November 9, 2011 Hi all. I have been thinking about this surgery for at least 3 years but couldn't find a surgeon to do it because my BMI was 31. Now my BMI is 32.9 and the FDA has lowered the BMI, I finally have a sugary date of 11/17/11. I started the process on 10/27/11, I am self pay, which means I avoided some of the red tape. Start my liquid diet tomorrow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mytime2shine 1 Posted November 9, 2011 I am in the waiting room- waiting to be called in to get prepped for surgery! Wish me luck. Keep me in your prayers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jjohnson 0 Posted November 9, 2011 My band date is 11/18/11. Go us!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PaBirdie 3 Posted November 10, 2011 HELLO!!! I saw October and even December Bansters but no November...so I thought I would start the November Bansters! I called the Insurance company and I got a verbal approval. If all goes well I will be banded on November 14, 2011. Woo-hoo!! 11/11 will be the beginning of a WONDERFUL NEW LIFE!! I can't wait to do this for ME!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PaBirdie 3 Posted November 10, 2011 I am getting banded Nov 14th as well! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OhHeyMissJay 3 Posted November 10, 2011 I will be banded November 18th... I cannot believe how quickly this is all happening! I need all the support I can get... this isn't going to be easy alone! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FLHgal 68 Posted November 10, 2011 Nov. 29, for my hubby...Nov. 30 for me. Banned together, pre op & post op together. 1 OhHeyMissJay reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mytime2shine 1 Posted November 10, 2011 Today was the day!! Just sore and tired. 1 OhHeyMissJay reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mmm3 2 Posted November 10, 2011 My band date is 11/18/11. Go us!! Me too! Good luck. It is exciting. 1 OhHeyMissJay reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mmm3 2 Posted November 10, 2011 I will be banded November 18th... I cannot believe how quickly this is all happening! I need all the support I can get... this isn't going to be easy alone! Me too. Are you starting to feel a little nervous or are you still in shock? I'm in a little shock and I just keep trying to mentally skip over what the actual surgery day will be like. I have pulled up some blogs that had surgery pictures and it freaked me out a lot! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clioamuse 4 Posted November 10, 2011 Banded on the 8th - sore, swollen and tired - sleeping on and off since Tuesday afternoon. But Happy too. Have to force myself to take in my Water and Protein - have no desire for it except for the knowledge that it is crucial for recovery. Fabulous doctors and hospital staff - can't say enough wonderful things about them. Glad I was there overnight. More later . . . . 1 OhHeyMissJay reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gina413 0 Posted November 10, 2011 I am getting er done November 30th 2011. Cant friggen wait!!! Go us!! PS: I started a secret Facebook group (only members can see/ post/ read in the group) for us November bandsters. Add me as your friend and send me a private message saying you are getting banded and I will add you to the group.. Stacey Diederich-Speager!!! Lets be losers together!!! AWESOME!!! I am November 30th too . I will send you a friend request on Facebook Gina Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pswheat 0 Posted November 10, 2011 Mine is 11/18 also!! So excited to finally be at this point.. Good luck to you! Eight days to go...WooHoo! My band date is 11/18/11. Go us!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pswheat 0 Posted November 10, 2011 Mine is 11/18 also!! So excited to finally be at this point.. Good luck to you! Eight days to go...WooHoo! My band date is 11/18/11. Go us!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
insanejane 9 Posted November 11, 2011 HELLO!!! I saw October and even December Bansters but no November...so I thought I would start the November Bansters! I called the Insurance company and I got a verbal approval. If all goes well I will be banded on November 14, 2011. Woo-hoo!! 11/11 will be the beginning of a WONDERFUL NEW LIFE!! I can't wait to do this for ME!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites