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It won't be long till you'll be losing weight. Hang in there.

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sip sip sip, fluids.

Yea i'm self pay and i'm going to mexico to a surgeon my director of nursing just went to A month ago, no one has ever died from this surgeon. I think people are predjudiced because it's mexico. If we said england or something people would think it was cool. I'm not prejudiced but i am going to save 15,000 or more by going there...

To the other poster, there have been MANY many successful lab-band surgeries in mexico. you only hear about the negative, and I've not heard of one HORROR story yet been researching mexico surgeries for a year. I'm a nurse and would not go somewhere for anything if I thought my life was in danger. Most complications have been incision site infections and this happens in the states and is usually due to the patient touching the incisions sites with dirty hands. do your own research & from people who have actually had surgery in mexico....

I called my surgeon's office, Dr Almanza and they said that he would but it would be full price of 4000.00 (because there may be something wrong with the old band and it would be best to just replace it while they're in there. The number is:1-855-753-3833 if you're interested. I go August 28th for my lb surgery. Like the other member said you would have to be SURE that your surgeon would still do your follow up care. More are these days, but I would make real sure... Keep us posted hope this was helpful.

I don't think you'll fail. Just get educated (sounds like you're doing this), and you'll be fine. I've said this before on here: "odds are you'll lose weight, more people lose than not.." Good luck! Keep in touch...

I would, you probably are a little depressed if you're willing to have surgery to lose weight I sure would add that. Who are they to say you're NOT depressed.

That's awesome!!! Keep it up!

Fat_Librarian, Westie love, CB2, Good Luck tomorrow!!!

i'm having it done before then, this friday here in ky. I wanted to know ahead of time if I need hernia repair. I have the same symptoms as you...pills are really bad about getting stuck...

what are your symptoms with this type of hernia. I have this feeling of food stuck up higher in my esophagus do you have this? I have no heartburn. I don't know if I have a hernia yet, going to have egd this wk.

I've been on the other one trying to find someone for you but haven't had any luck yet. will keep trying. Obesity Control Center is dr otiz's websit you might have more luck on there....

I'm having surgery aug 28th with dr almanza in tijuana alone. But i found a surgery buddy on verticalsleevetalk.com whose going to be there with me. you might get on that forum and try to find someone having surgery with dr ortiz that day. There's alot more people scheduled for vsg than lapband most days... it's the latest thing in mexico i guess. which hotel are you staying at? i'll be at the hampton inn in san diego the 27th, 29th stay in touch...

Rojasanoll glad you're doing so well. sounds like you're doing wonderful.Been thinking of ya.

hope all goes well with the new dr.

I hope: ready4awesome, Caseyp, kwarnke, tiffahny, & sadiebrown have all the prayers for their upcoming surgeries tomorrow. Keep us in touch...

Chances are you'll lose the weight. More people lose weight than not! Isn't that nice to know?

Just spoke with receptionist at Dr. Almanza's office found that he charges extra 800.00 to repair Hiatal Hernia in addition to lapband. I feel this is reasonable, I don't know if I even have a hernia, but it is very prevalent in my family and I have some of the symptoms. Just wanted to know ahead of time about the cost. It has to be paid at time of paying for surgery.

Mean people so suck!!!

I named mine Gertrude (gertie for short) about a month ago!! haha

Oh at 1:30 are you nervous? Take care...

Rojasonall have you already had surgery? Been thinking about ya...

Welcome Jessica!

The 2nd edition BANDWAGON. I love it it's a nice thick book covering everything to do with pre-during-post op lapband. I'm so excited I can barely stand myself...