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I have only been banded for a month now and my whole outlook on food has changed. I am looking at food as fuel for my body. I don't need to eat to comfort me. I would not have been able to change my eating habits if I didn't have this band. I love it.I had no complications from my surgery. I was banded on Thurs and back to work on Monday. I never needed any pain medication. I made sure I walked alot to keep me from getting gas pains. I am very strict at following my Drs orders. I have had no PB. I have never had anything come back up. I am commited to making this work. As far as looking at other obese people now. I would like to tell them how easy this procedure was. I was scared for no reason. I have never been able to lose weight like this and be in control of my eating. I would do this again in a minute. This may not be for everyone, but it has sure given me a new start at a healthy life.

I am looking for Kathy, banded March 22, with Dr Ortiz. Kathy I have lost your phone number, I was banded with you the same day. mema

If you are worried about going to Mexico for fills, check out fill centers usa, their is a link on his web site. Maybe there is one close to you. My whole experience was great with Dr Ortiz. I was so nervous and scared to go to Mexico, but I checked a dr in my area and they wanted 18500.00 for the surgery and they were trained by DR Ortiz, for me, as I was self pay, it was why pay so much more for someone with less experience. As soon as I got to Mexico and started meeting everyone at the OCC, I was sure I had made the right decision. Good luck with your surgery. mema

I love this forum too!!! It has been a great source of support for me.

Yea! So happy for you!!!!!:clap2:

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I will check out the monsters ride, thanks!

I had surgery on March 22, I am down 21 lbs. I wont get a fill until 6 weeks after surgery. I have heard that you will lose some in the first weeks but this is really a healing time. I hear you really start losing after your first fill. I am really trying to watch what I eat until then but it is hard. I am getting hungry sometimes. I have started walking too. It sound like you are doing fine. Good luck let me know how you are doing. mema

I think I will take it easy this trip. Their is always next time to do the other rides. Oh my god Spldgrl, 109 pounds lost. That is terrific! Congrats:clap2:

Thans guys for all the support and info. I appreciate it. mema

Thanks for the advise, I was more thinking like its a small world and rides like that. I am taking my young grandson and you are right I can do the other rides next year when I am thinner. Yea!

I was banded March 22, I am going to Disneyland this weekend. Does anyone know if you can ride any rides so soon after surgery?

Welcome! I have had my band less than a month. But I would do it again in a minute. I have no regrets. Good luck on your journey. mema

Janine, I paid 8500.00 that covered everything. I live in California, so I drove. Airfare would be additional, if you have to fly in but they pick you up at the airport. Glad to answer any questions you have. I can't say enough about how great they were, everyone was so nice and it was a really nice hospital. mema

Good luck tomorrow!