Neicy

I am scheduled to have surgery in 5 days, and wouldn't you know that I have this annoying tickle in my throat and chest that I just can't seem to kick. I am flying to Mexico on Wednesday, and I am starting to get paranoid that they won't want to do it since I am coughing too much. I have no fever, it's seasonal allergies, anybody else have upper respiratory distress when they got banded? I am worried that if I cough too much, it may affect the sutures or just hurt me too much! I just hate to reschedule, I want this so badly, and I'm psyched up for banding NOW. Whatcha think?

It's a week away for my surgery too, so here I am reading about everyone else's experiences, so I can be mentally prepared. I'm really excited about getting the band, not scared of the surgery, but anxious about the unknown, the what afters, what ifs. What if it is the best thing I ever did for myself? I'm thinking it will be, and at 51 years old, I'm hoping to have control of the food, instead of it controlling me. Best wishes and prayers for all those in need! Denise

Hey Athykay, I'm a week behind you, my date is 5-28, I'm going to Monterey for my proceedure. Best of luck to you, hope it's a breeze.

Shelly, you really are doing great, Thanks for sharing these with all of us, you really give hope to everyone in bandlandia!:cool:

Hi Delarla, Congrats on your upcoming date. I am scheduled to have Dr. Rumbaut place my band on 5-28. I am looking forward to ending my constant, unproductive and ungratifying diet that I've known all my life. But I must say, I get freaked out reading some of the threads, and problems that some are going through. I really feel empathy for you guys. I am really convinced that this is the right step for me to take and I'm thankful for the "full disclosure" that we get on this chatline.

Thanks for the tips. I am scheduled on 5/28 for my surgery. I'm really ready to go. My only fear is that I won't lose! I've yo-yoed for so many years that when I diet, absolutely nothing happens. Dr. Rumbaut assured me that I would indeed lose. I am of the understanding that I will be getting the Inamed band. Is Dr. Sanchez in Tijuana? I think Ann Marie works with a team of surgeons, not just Dr. Rumbaut, and I find her very knowlegable and forthcoming.It's great that you lost 55 lbs. Congrats! Neicy 232/ hoping 150

I hope you are able to get coverage ffrom your ins. carrier. My insurer also excludes the surgery. Thats why I have opted to go to Mexico. At first I was scared to go out of country for surgery, but after researching and talking with Dr. Rumbaut and his associates, I feel pretty comfortable about it. I am scheduled for surgery on 5/28. I'm looking forward to beginning my metamorphosis! Good Luck to you! Neicy 232/ hoping 150

I have been contemplating the lapband for about 2 years now. After tons of research and prayers I have decided to go for it. My daughter got banded in Nov. last year and has lost 40 lbs. I'm very inspired by this, but I'm sure my loss will be slower due to the age difference, and a life of yo-yoing. My ins. excludes barriatric surgery, so I am forking over the $$$$$. I am going to have Dr. Rumbaut in Monterrey, MX place my band. It seems from my research that he is very experienced and his liason here in the states, Ann Marie is so oo nice and helpful. Has anyone else gone through the Mexican connection, any advise or tips? My BMI is 37.5