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Thank you.

Hi everyone, since I've been reading everyone's posting, I have learned so much. I am being banded this coming Friday the 14th. I just have one disturbing problem. It doesn't let me sleep. I'm afraid it won't work for me. It make me cry to think about it. Can I be the only person who cannot control her eating and break these habits? I think about the possibility of being thin and all the things that can come of that and truthfully, I am scared out my mind. Not about the surgery-thanks to you guys! But of failing. I feel this is my last and only hope. My family keeps talking about it and how I will look for my next B-day (DEC) and how they can't picture it. I just smile and act excited but deep down inside I keep thinking about how they will feel if I fail. I am almost afraid to think that if I do, I will give up the battle forever. Sorry to sound so drastic, but I really do feel this way and I hope some can relate and perhaps help me through this.

hello everyone, I'm getting banded on 1/14/05 and this forum has helped me tremendously. It has comed my nerves, taught me what to expect and given me the support I never thought I would have. Thanks

Misty, I am going for surgery on the 14th and am going thru the same thoughts and fears. My doctor says 1st week is a clear liquid 2nd puree 3rd soft and mushy 4th regular soft foods 5-6 reg. food but in small quantities and very well chewed. I can't imagine myself thinner. This summer I might actually go to the beach with my kids (I have never done that and my oldest is 14yrs. old) I don't understand the why we have to wait so long and I'm afraid I'll fail myself before my first fill. Does anyone have any suggestion for misty and me?

Hi I am getting banded on January 14th. How can I find out of support group times so that I can join them.

I can't thank you all enough for responding about Dr. Javier De La Garza. I was going to get banded On January 28th with Dr. Joya (who I am told is excellent, too) but decided to have Dr. Javier De La Garza due to his credentials and when I spoke to him, he seem very kind and knowledgeable. I was also impressed that he writes articles and teaches other dr.'s (US DOCS) how to do the surgery. Needless to say, he had an earlier date too, which made it even better.

Hi guys, I am having surgery this month in Monterray, Mexico with Dr. De La Garza. Has anyone heard of him or his reputation?

Congrats! it great to see you're doing well. I hope it will be the same for me. I do not have any med. issues but I understand how you feel. My dad is diabetic and is considering this too.

There is no seminar, though I did speak directly with the doctor and he was very helpful. I also have been on every possible website learning more about the surgery. I realize that there will be some major changes but I am more afraid of complications

thanks for the advice. I did look at his credentials on an independant site re: obesity and he's seems to be an outstanding doctor. But credentials are one thing, how past clients view is more telling

I am getting banded on January 27th and now I'm afraid it won't work. Can someone please explain what will happen. From what I've read, I will be able to eat like I do now? I don't understand. HELP

Hi, I am about to be banded on January 28 2005. I am so excited! I feel I am getting a real chance in fighting and winning my battle with obesity. I am 5 foot 3 and weigh 231 lbs. I feel this is going to save my life! With that said, I am also scared out my mind. I am going to Mexico to have an operation because my insurance here in the US won't cover it and it's too expensive out of pocket. Does anyone know this doctor? I found him on the site of litenfree.com. The surgery will be perform at the OCA hospital in Monterray. Thanks