Jessistt

Hi Seneca,

I live in Canada and our insurance sucks as far as being able to have the Lap Band covered so I am a self pay and was banded by Dr. Joya in PV Mexico on Nov 17th , 2010 and I would have not done it anywhere else! I had the best experience with him and his staff and I took a GF with me (no leave left for my husband) who also was banded by him 1.5 years ago (lost 98 lbs) and he was so excited to see her!!! If you would like you can PM me and we can talk more...BEST experience yet!!!

Sandi

Congrats! I too was banded the same day and almost the exact same experience! I didn't have much gas either and as soon as I was released from the Hospital I did not continue with the pain meds either...didn't need them! I have taken nothing except 10 days anti-biotics. I am a self pay so there was no pre-op diet, surgery was in PV Mexico (I am from Canada) and I was able to enjoy some sunshine as well which was great for the soul! I have lost 12.4 lbs in 6 days and too am very proud of myself!

Keep up the great work!!!

Sandi

Hi Deb,

I am also a self pay from Canada (surgery $8000, through Mexico) and I am 5' 4" and weight 229 so I am pretty close to you. You have made the right decision and I hope to follow your journey to see you at the end of your goal weight. My surgery is on the 17th of Nov and I am nervous as well...good luck hun!

Thanks everyone...I was going out after my husband got off work yesterday and I changed clothes 4 freaking times cause I was having one of those 'fat' days...I know this is the reason why I am doing this and I just have to stay focused and not read about all the negatives people keep complaining about! I am committed mentally and physically and can not wait for this journey to begin...thanks for all your support and please, ramble...it's what makes us who we are...lol

Dooney,

Go to Graphical Tickers and Trackers: Weight Loss, Trying To Conceive, Pregnancy... and complete one first and then copy and paste the url into your signature...hope this helps!