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My Dr didn't say he wouldn't do the sleeve but was more leaning towards by pass . I'm 5' , 68 y/o , COPD, and knees problems . I had and still have the band in sense @07-8 in Mexico . Worked well for most part , went without fills for very long periods of time due to my location , slowly started gaining wt back . Had GI done last yr and there's a small herina next to it . I got uncomfortable with it over time .i don't have dietabetes nor gurd . Hoping to have it done and road to recovery by end of this yr . Started this journey last year but after losing my son in November my life and nearly everything in it STOP . Now I'm trying to move forward and doing this for myself will give me better quality of life . So that's me. Thanks

So happy to find this page . I'm 68 with lap band bout 10'yrs now want to remove and have gastric sleeve Dr recommended by pass but knees & COPD and of course wt gone is my only goal now . I'm nervous but moving forward with two last referrals two go ... on Medicare so I understand Inhave to wait 120 days after that . Anyone else had to do the same ? Thank you

Still going through per op requirements two to go , cardio& nutrition . I'm want the sleeve but Dr recommended by pass . I'm not getting younger and never plan on wearing a thong bikini . I suffer from COPD & knee issues .. tri fecta .. I believe the wt off should be my biggest goal . Anyone here or knows anyone in my age group that has has this surgery ? Thank you

Hi! Im 3 1/2 wks post.,down from 247 to 222.Im so hungry for salads but nervous about trying them yet same with meat.Can anyone offer any suggestions?Also.I was banded by Dr.Zappta anyone else use him ?I just dont see his name much on here,only once so far......thanks:hungry:

Still on mushies,protien drinks.Find Im hungary and have been aeting alittle more than 1 cup I hope I havent damaged by band or streached it in any way.I was feeling tired and weak last week so got some soy milk and slimfast worked well for me.First fill not til end of Nov.Down 20lbs.

Can you tell me more about this dr.Im considering him also.Do you have any other health issues?Was everything taken into consideration?..thanks

Hi,What can you tell me about Dr.Cesar Romero?What hospital is he at,If you dont mind me asking...what did you pay for his services?im looking into having him do mine,ive read some good info about him,his price is in a range I could afford.any thing you could tell me would be soo helpful....thanks

Has anyone had their surgery done by Dr.Cesar Romero?If so I'd really like to hear from you.His price is not bad either.Does anyone know what hospital he is at in Mx.?Youre picked up in San Diego..help

Any problems with going for surgery to MX. alone.Has anyone done it ..any problems?Is pass port needed ?.....anyone?

Did anyone go alone ..any problems going alone .Do you need a passport going there for the surgery?Any one...?

Anyone in this group go to Mx alone for surgery?If so any thing to aware of as I will probly be going it alone.Any one ?

Anyone go to MX alone for surgery if so any problems ?I wil probly have to do it alone.any suggestions..anyone?

Nichole,Im new here too.Saw your post from back in March.Im in ak.also,live in Nome might as well be an island.There arnt many people up here (out here ) that can tell you much first hand info.I hope you are doing O.K!I thought the fills were pretty important ,where is your Doc?,have you called them ,kept in touch?Where are you in Ak?...toni

Marcinak,youre in nome --------Im in Nome lol!!!this is too funny.Call me.You'll know what this means:Call NSHC ask for the activities dept.We probly already know each other some way or another.....

Im still learning.what causes the band to slip, how do you avoid that?Due to where I live it is for sure something I'd not wont to happen as the only way out of here is by plane 2xday,Id be in trouble....

Just started my search and pretty determined to get it done GREAT SUPPORT from this group priceless information.One question:Any banders in Alaska?Please contact me email would be nice.I live in bush ak. no less, no such thing as a fill doc. here.what would I do.Any one with an answer ,please.I read my first negative post on MX. Doc.'s tonite .so far it seems Dr.Rodriguez and Ortaz are the most talked about any one know first hand about DR.Alberto Aceves at Almater Hosptial?also,does anyone know for sure if this surgery is tax deductable ?Any info.on any of these questions would be great...thanks:help:

Im new just started my search..First what is the cost difference between having it done in Canada & Mx?Who's the fav.Doc.in Canada-in-Mexico?Im in Alaska.Does anyone know if there are fill Doc's here.Any info.form will help me with my direction.My insure,does not cover it and it will be self pay.Please help ....anyone!

Ive just started my search for the right Dr. inMX. so far Im leaning towards dr.Rodriguez ,any one with some info. that would ne helpful here Im about as far away as yopu can get but understand they will ass. with finding a Doc.closer to your area for fills.Im in AK.any words of wisdom?

Shelley,did you have the surgery?did Dr.Rodreguez do it ?Im considering him for mine ,any thing I should know ?Did you like him?..thanks

Shelley,did you have the surgery?did Dr.Rodreguez do it ?Im considering him for mine ,any thing I should know ?Did you like him?..thanks