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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!:tongue_smilie:

Hi I have GERD very bad and I also heard about the band and people with reflux. I am getting a gastric bypass instead because I always wanted. I finaly got approved after 2 appeals (since Aug). I should have surgery in 2009 maybe January????

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hey everyone - they just opened 2009 folders by the monthly support groups, we won't stay pre-op for too much longer! maybe we should move there so everyone who's jan 09 (or other 09 months) could find the group?

can't wait to be banded and looking forward to sharing our experiences! happy holidays to all of you!!:tongue_smilie:

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:thumbup:Hello 2009 Banders!!!! I am happy to say I will be starting my process this coming Year!!! I have my appts lined up and I must say I am very excited to think this will truely be my year for change......I wish ALL YOU GUYS good luck on your exciting Journey.......God Bless:thumbup:

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My surgery is scheduled for January 14th.

Only 22 days!! I can't wait!

2009 is going to be one hell of a year for me;)

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Jan. 29th, 2008! I rushed and had everything done in like a week :thumbup: in case my insurance changed but I checked into the change and it wasn't a big deal so I told them I would wait :tt2: I still need my Psych letter and PCP letter but since I have time I didn't rush them I'll have them by the 2 nd week in Jan. so its just a wait and see and lose 10-15 pounds :sad:

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I have all my appointments set up and should have approval the 3rd week in March. I am excited as I can be. I can't wait until my Cub Scout Den sees me after the summer. I will probably get my surgery near the end of the Scout Year, they will think they got a new Leader. hehe.

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