January bandsters our time is coming!!!

[TaraBell 0]

January 16th!! Getting banded in Newport Beach, CA with Dr. Hamamji. I am still waiting to hear about the pre op diet tho.

[wtbgone 0]

Hey Everyone! My band date is Tuesday, January 6th! I started my pre-op today. It shouldn't be too bad as I am basically following the Atkins Diet. This definitely helps me get more excited about the upcoming surgery - if that's possible!:laugh: The thing I'm dreading the most is the Clear Liquids phase - which my doctors are making me stay on for the first TWO weeks. I'm dreading that!:hurray: But, this too will pass!

I live in Taft, TN but am having Dr. Britt & Dr. Groves from Albertville, AL perform the surgery.

Blessings to everyone - and am really looking forward to getting to know ya'll! :smile:

[LisaRT 0]

I'm Lisa and I'm getting banned on Jan 12th. I am excited and can't wait. I go for pre-op appointment on the 7th and so far the dr hasn't put me on a liquid diet. I was just told not to gain any weight during the holidays.

Lisa

[matjazty 0]

I just got my approval letter:biggrin:! What a Christmas Gift!!!! I'm hoping that the surgen's office will call this week and hoping for a date!! CAN'T WAIT!!! I'll keep you posted!!!:hurray:

[voiceomt2002 4]

I'll be banded this coming Friday, January 2.

I've been on Phase 1 of the pre-op diet since November 19, and I've already lost 11 pounds, officially. I think it's more, because my favorite jeans are very loose. I've been slowly phasing out solid food.

Lena

[liz09 0]

Hi all! I'm Jan 27 and I need to do just 2 days liquid diet though they recommended additional weight loss before surgery which I'm starting January 2 (right after all the good food!) I'm wondering about the pre-op testing that I'm scheduled for this wednesday. any ideas how long it takes and what exactly it includes? my surgeon is Dr. Pomp at Cornell in NY. Take care and best of luck to you all.

[daqui26 4]

hi all

im jan 22, i start the pre-op diet jan 8. it will be a new but worth it in the end. i've had a good run with unhealthy food so its time to break-up anyway. im having myine done in temple tx with dr symmonds.

[kjtomlin 0]

Jan. 16th in Juarez Mexico!!!:tongue_smilie:

[cjmtexas 0]

Surgery - January 9, 2009. Started preop diet - 12/26/08. Can't wait until surgery. The preop diet was hard the first day but getting better.

[debbie_7155 0]

Im getting banded January 21st... im so excited & cant wait, it will be nice to hopefully have a better summer feeling a bit slimmer than last year

[Carolina Mom 0]

I just got my insurance approval from BCBS. I am sooooo excited. I must be crazy about wanting to start the preop diet. For you January Bandsters, if you have not tried the Magic Bullet (Small Blender) you have to try it. It is so great I can pack it in a small bag with my Protein Powder and fruits and milk and go. If you have problems with the vanilla Protein powder try mixing pineapple juice or cherry, strawberrys with the milk and powder it is so good. That way you can make your on flavor of choice.

[teresah24 0]

Scheduled for banding 1/29 but may be moved up to 1/15 if there is an opening (they are thinking one person is going to back out)...I can't wait.

[matjazty 0]

I GOT MY SURGERY DATE!!!!!!:huh2::tongue2: IT WILL BE JANUARY 26TH!!! I have my pre-op appointment for Jan 16th. Now it's really real! :scared2:LOL! Now I am an official January Bandster- if all goes accoring to plan! now we need some sort of name- I've seen other months with something- so we have one yet?

[Ronda1966 0]

I've been approved!!! I'm soo excited ,and thrilled I can not contain myself. I really thought there would be something with my insurance that would stop me ,but NO everything worked out Great!!! The office manger sent my paper work out on Dec.22nd ,and was approved on Christmas Eve ,the office was closed and since it was a long holiday weekend .I received the words APPROVED !! this morning . I grabbed my 4 year old grandson and danced around my living room full of happy thoughts and tears of joy .I couldn't stop kissing him ,the poor baby had to tell me "easy grama ,easy. " I haven't felt this good on so long,I can only image what I will feel like in the months come . I have AETNA POS and I must say I have no complaints about them .Congrats to everyone on their up and coming NEW BEGINNING. Happy New Year !!!! What a great year this will be.

[Jennyt71 0]

Hi everyone! I just got my surgery date today -- Im getting banded on January 22 in Houston, TX. My surgeon is Dr. Robert Marvin and I'll have it done at Methodist Hospital.

woo!! So excited! :tongue2: