Moved to 12/21!

Hi Guys, Thought I'd jump in and introduce myself. After much hounding, I finally got a surgery date on Jan. 3rd. First I was told 12/20, then 12/27 or 12/28 then DEFINITELY 1/3. I've been trying to lose 20 lbs pre-op and get stuff ready. I went in today for my final pre-op visit and told my Dr. that before Christmas was better so let me know if there are any cancellations and BANG! I'm now scheduled on 12/21!!! I am excited and nervous all at once . I went out today and got liquid vitamins and liquid motrin (and chapstick) and now I need to get the house and Christmas stuff in order. At least I have an excuse not to go to my in-laws this Christmas They are the only ones I am not telling about this as they would not be understanding or supportive. I wonder if DH was swapped by gypsies? Kim 316/311/140

Congrats on getting your date moved! Just wanted to let you know that you aren't the only one keeping your in-laws out of the loop. My mother in-law is a general physician and I don't care to hear the lecture from her!! My surgery date is 12/19. Good luck to you!! -Jennifer

Merry Christmas!!!! A new life for Christmas... how can it be better... except I got my new life for Easter.. I didnt tell my inlaws either.. WOW'd them 50 pounds down the first time I saw them... then Last weekend at Christmas party I was down from a size 26 to a 16 and they couldnt get their jaws off the floor!!! I just say thank you thank you thank you!!! I love this new life!! Screwing up and swallowing to big a bite... the pain doesnt last that long..Only threw up once and even that was easier than pre surgery... Linda

Thanks for the encouragement guys! I like to be open with people but sometimes it is better to be private about things. I went to the lap-band support group at my hospital tonight and met some great people and go some awesome advice. Only a week to go!! Good luck with your surgeries this month. Kim

hey Kim we are surgery buddies - i too have dec 21 as my date i just found out today that i was approved - see you on the "loser team'- Jo