2009 Bandsters?

[AnyaK 0]

Hi, I just had my first consult 12/9. I'm on my way to become a 09 Bandster. It might be a long road to surgery, but it will be worth the wait.

[Blue Bug 0]

I went for my consult today, and everything went great. If all goes well, my surgery date should be in March. All of my pre-op testing is scheduled for January. I'm so excited!

[joannelh 0]

I'm getting done jan 2/09 - what a great way to start the new year. I wonder where I'll be a year from now. I start my preop fast dec 19/08 and don't even mind missing all the holiday goodies (though I might have a bit of xmas dinner) - I've certainly been experiencing the "last supper syndrome" for the past few weeks. Any one else doing the same? - Joanne

[txspatter 0]

I'm getting done jan 2/09 - what a great way to start the new year. I wonder where I'll be a year from now. I start my preop fast dec 19/08 and don't even mind missing all the holiday goodies (though I might have a bit of xmas dinner) - I've certainly been experiencing the "last supper syndrome" for the past few weeks. Any one else doing the same? - Joanne

Hi...I have been dealing with that mind battle since September...knowing my date's to be in January. Glad to see I'm normal! Good for you already having your date and moving forward at Christmas time. This life change poses many thoughts, quandries and considerations daily...I'll be glad when I'm on the charts and ready to get a ROUND TUIT!!

[Gemkay 0]

I just got my surgery date, January 23, 2009!!! I can't wait. I am a self pay and would have liked to have it done sooner, but my surgeon is booked!! I CAN"T WAIT!!!

[tomebadd 0]

hey

just got my approval surgery is 1-07-09 woo hoo

[tomebadd 0]

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? :wink2:

did you get the sheet of how to get approved

[tomebadd 0]

hello all

got my approval my surgery is 1-07-09 cant wait what a way to start the new year

[2boys3cats 0]

My date is January 12th - one month from today!

I can't wait!

I have been waiting a long time for this, took me a while to get my act together to get a 6 month medically supervised weight loss plan, and then the psych exam, nutrion assesment, etc.

Counting the days now - actually want the holidays over and done with!

Good luck to all!

[paritam 0]

I just paid my co-pay of $97.30 and got my date for 1-6-09, cannot wait to begin my journey!!

[bandorbust08 0]

I've certainly been experiencing the "last supper syndrome" for the past few weeks. Any one else doing the same? - Joanne

I've been doing the same thing. I'm thinking of starting my preop diet a week early because I feel so guilty....:wink2:

[kastoner 0]

I have had my 5th of 7 visits with my dietitian and will be meeting with my surgeon on jan 5th. we will set a date then and seek approval from my insurance co. I have been assured that it should be no problem and will look to the end of jan beg of feb 2009 as my date. getting anxious!!!!

[karenandrews 0]

I am hoping for a surgery date in late Jan. or early feb. I am waiting on my letter from Tricare to sched. my appt. with my surgeon. I am excited, terrified, happy and nervous all at the same time. I can't wait!

[2boys3cats 0]

I have a 1/12/09 surgery date and can't wait! I begin the pre-op diet on 12/29. My surgery is with Dr. Ren at NYU.

Good luck to all !

[Aries32 0]

I will be banded Jan 7, 2009. I feel like I am dreaming. I am ready to begin my journey to better health. My husband is going to be banded Jan 15, 2009. We are motivitated to live long healthy lives together. Good luck and God bless all the upcoming 2009 bandsters.....

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