ChelseaRae2011

Hi everyone! I was banded on July 28, 2011 by Dr. Arturo Rodriguez in Monterrey, MX. I new I was taking a huge gamble going to Mexico, but I didn't have health insurance and could never afford to do the surgery for myself....so when my mom suggested we go to Mexico together and she will pay... I was all for it. Needless to say, I don't have a nutritionist or a lot of support here... I just got health insurance and so I think they will be setting me up with their nutritionist now. Anyway - I have huge issues with a ton of things that I have been experiencing and just need some advice, maybe some encouragement, etc. #1 - Drinking while eating - I can't stop! I have tried, but it's impossible... well that might be a little dramatic, but I just don't have the self control. I have always been a HUGE drinker during meals. #2 - I am at the point where there is not much restriction anymore... I can eat just about anything and I am worried that because my appetite is basically back to normal I am stretching my pouch or something. I don't want to destroy my surgery... but have about 3 weeks till I get a fill. #3 - I crave a Diet Pepsi... will I NEVER be able to drink it again? How about Beer.... ? I have never drank Beer before, but lately I have been craving one so bad! Or what about carbonated drinks that are necessarily Pop? Like an italian soda or carbonated Water? I just feel so limited now... and the weightloss is as dramatic as I thought it was going to be... so I am just majorly discouraged. I know this is why they make you jump through so many hoops in the states... so that you are well informed, unfortunately I am not. Thanks for your help in advance.

Thank you so much.

I will be getting banded on July 28th, two days after my 27th birthday. I am getting banded in Monterrey, MX (please, I do not need any cautions, etc.) by Dr. Arturo Rodriguez. He has banded many people I know and is an excellent doctor. My aftercare in the US is arranged also. I am very nervous and excited. I currently weigh 256 and I am 5'3". I hope to eventually be around 135. I have had two children, so things "hang" more than they used too. My biggest concern is losing weight and have so much loose skin that I can't stand to look at myself. Myand I are going together, she was getting surgery (selfpaid) in the US, but after talking with friends about Dr. Rodriguez she has decided to pay for my surgery as well.