I am scheduled for December 19th I guess my thinking is.... better before than after...I would hate to be all ready for a January surgery and find I gained 5lbs over Christmas and have to have it rescheduled!!! Besides, we will be on our way to our NEW BODIES by New Years!!!!

Hi, My date is December 17th. I work at a college, so this gives me the opportunity to have time off without spending sick leave. Sandy

My surgery is December 10th!! It has crossed my mind briefly about the holidays and all the goodies laying around tempting me, but right now I'm focused on this surgery and achieving long awaited goals. We'll be fine! Keep your chin up and just remind yourself what your goals are. It's only a few days to get through. If you find yourself really craving something that might hurt you, just go read a book or take a walk. Jen

I will be one year banded on 12/15. Just wanted to let you know.. it really wasn't that bad.. the holidays.. now I wasn't a sugar girl.. so the cookies and pasteries and stuff really didn't bother me.. and when Xma**** I was allowed to have mushies.. so the mashed tatos were awesome... So have a great Turkey Day meal.. and forget any real food in December. Good Luck Amanda

I have been on this board in the past, but as a supportive spouse. Now it is my turn. I will be having the surgery, hopefully in Dec. I submitted the paperwork last Thursday. The diet thing has been done for 10 years now. My primary physician submitted a letter with my application to my insurance company, along with whatever my GBP surgeon submitted. I think this is a big step, not just for me, but for my wife. It will show her just how much I support her move, which was done 6/6/06,