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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? :)

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Well I just got approved for my surgery. Now I have to wait tell February 10 for my Nutrition consult. So I get my surgery date that day so I will be 2009 bandster too, around April.

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Just got my date of Jan 5th. I am little worried though. I haven't gone back to my surgeon since my egd. The Gastro dr. says I have reflux and doesn't think banding is good for me. I have never met this guy before that day. Don't most of us bandsters have reflux? The wierd thing is he kept telling me just to walk an hour a day. Like I haven't already tried that!!! I go back to the surgeon nov 19. I am keeping my fingers crossed!:smile2:

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Congrats on a great date! I have only seen my surgeon once too. I would call the office and maybe one of the nurses can set you up with another appt if you want to discuss your reflux. So far I have hit the gym to help with getting me in Exercise Mode!

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I'm Jan 5th 2009! I can't wait for that section of forums to start. Good luck on approval!

Most likely I will be joining you. Still hoping for last week of 08.

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I will be January 2009. I'll be self-pay and while I am disgusted that my insurance has an exclusion, I can think of no better investment. It just means cutting back on the foolishness on which I waste money.

I can hardly wait!:blink:

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Hi all,

It looks like I'll be a 2009 bandster, too. I had my initial consult with the surgeon on October 22nd, and a psych eval scheduled for November 19th. I had been fighting with the medical group I was with since March, and got approval for the initial consult within three days after switching--involuntarily, but I'd done a psych eval and cardiology exam because that's what they said I needed. So I may have to redo both, but I don't care. I'm just glad I'm on my way!

Debbie

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I will be a bandster in 2009, my target date for surgery is the end of January, no date is set yet but I am very optimistic!Good Luck and Health to all !!!:(

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I'll be joining you 09 bandsters but not sure when. I have an apt. with Dr. Pomp (surgeon) December 8, but I'm so excited about the surgery that I'd love to do it tomorrow. I know I have couple of months ahead, but insurance is fine and I'm going to call the dr. office if I can schedule the other appointments needed now for later in dec, instead of waiting weeks then. wonder if they'll let me do that b/4 the consultation. I spent so many months researching and learning, that once I made up my mind to go ahead, this waiting is driving me nuts! Btw, anyone heard of / used Dr. Pomp, in NY? I'd love to hear about experiences / his reputation... thanks and good luck to all of yous!:rolleyes2:

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Hi there! January 12th for me! Today was supposed to be my surgery date, but due to circumstances beyond my control, (see previous posts) I've been rescheduled for Jan.12th, 2009. :eek:

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I am looking at a surgery date around April 2009, Richmond Kaiser. Count me in! :D

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