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Today, I got tentative date of January 9, 2009 for my band. I am enemic and need to bring up my Iron levels. I am saying tentative only because my insurance auth has not gone through yet and I dont want to get dissapointed. I am super excited, but trying to maintain untile that auth goes through, then I will allow myself to really celebrate! :cool::cool::lol::thumbup::thumbup:

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I am also hoping to have my surgery in March or April. I have been to the seminar, however Kaiser that my work has does not cover ANYTHING for weightloss. Not meds or the WLS. I am on my 6 month diet that I know BCBS requires for me and it will be up in February. I can't wait.

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I am scheduled for surgury 01/05/08 with Dr. Aceves in mexicali. I'm so excited. I would have loved to get the band in the states but my insurance would have taken forever (atleast 1 yr. and rny only) so here I go... This is my first post and I look forward to chatting w/you all...

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I have a surgury dat of 01/05/08 and I can hardly contain myself. I quit somking one week ago and havn't picked up a ciggerette since. I start the no carb diet next week. :wink_smile:

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I am also being banded on january 5th. I am excited but slowly getting a lil nervous. I was on medifast and took this past week off. Bad move. I need to get back on track....i have gained 2lbs.

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I am getting banded on Jan 16th with Dr. Hamamji in Orange County, Ca. WooHoo! I cannot wait!

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congrats everyone on our new years journey in life.my date is january 13th/o9.what a new year it,s gonna be.

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Hey WhyGirl,

I just got my surgery date and it is JANUARY 12 too!! I am so excited it is finally happening. I will be praying for you! Good Luck!

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Im hoping for the end of Feb. beginning of Mar. 2009. Congrats to everyone who has dates, and to all of us who dont yet - DONT DESPAIR WE'LL GET THERE!:tt1:

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I am getting banded on Jan 16th with Dr. Hamamji in Orange County, Ca. WooHoo! I cannot wait!

I'm getting banded on Jan 16th too! :tt1: I'll be getting it done by Dr Eric Pinnar at the Reston Hospital Center.

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I have a surgury dat of 01/05/08 and I can hardly contain myself. I quit somking one week ago and havn't picked up a ciggerette since. I start the no carb diet next week. :(

Congrats on your date. Congrats for stopping the cigarettes I have a very ill father right now who refused to quit and is very ill because of them. I am so happy when I read or hear that someone has stopped smoking. Here's to healthy and happy new you! :eek:

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I am getting my band at 8:00 am on January 8th. I am getting scared about this. I am afraid that I might fail on this just like every other weight loss program I have done. Is anyone else feel the same way as I do right now. I am very excited about doing this also. Just having some mix feelings right now. I start my pre-op diet on December 26th. I just need one week before surgery.

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I've just completed my six month waltz for Aetna with extended dietingl!! I've seen all of the surgical team now, waiting for the final word on a January date. I'm kinda in shock that the time has passed and it's knocking on the door now! YEAH! :(

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Hang in there...NO FEAR!!! Meet it head on with a smile and optimistic point of view. You've waited, worked hard and now it's here. Good for you and go, girl, go!! Jan 8 is close at hand. And, yes, I have a lot of stuff going on in my head as well...but, this is a chance for a new beginning!

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I hear what you are saying txspatter. January 8th is coming very quick. And you are so right this is our year to be a brand new person. No more laughing behind my back, or funny remarks. I just hope this doesn't fail me, that is why I have you guys to keep me on the right track. Of course my DH and other family members are there too. But you all know how it really is.

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