Chubbyone

Hello I am 9 days post op and in need of a good scale .. I'm trying to decide if I should get a digital or a dial scale ? I always wondered if the digitals were that accurate ? Anybody have any ideas for me on what product I should get ? Thanks for your input ..

I just got banded on the 25th and per my dr we can have sugar free Jello and sugar free pudding ! Inculding the sugar free pudding popsicles..

I had my surgery in Mexico on the 25th of Sept .. I am now 4 days post op and feeling better- -- I believe I probably could have gotten by at work if need be but am very happy for the extra days -- For me anything before 4 days would have been too much -

Ok, to those that have been banded already by Dr Gonzalez ... How important is the diet journal you are supposed to do ?? Does the Nutritionist really look at it --- I probably missed a week of journaling --

I'm not very good at that stuff -- I'm just wondering now what is going to be said to me - - Thanks for all the info !!

Ok what is the AP band and why is it better ?? Never heard of them ...

Heyyy I'm Sept 25th also -- going to TJ, MX

I am going for surgery with Dr G on Sept 25th -- They ask for 500.00 retainer fee and I believe the rest is due at surgery -- I actually havent gotten that far yet ... My surgery was scheduled for almost a month before I even sent the 500.00 in because my financing was going thru still too .. I'm sure they will work with you, whatever ur situation.

Liz1531 ,

Thanks for the info ! Since you live there u may be able to help me out .. I was really looking for a hotel on the Ocean ! I keep coming across the Marina and have booked at Marriott Marina but I am still searching for an Ocean front hotel w/in the same price range but I dont even know where to look for Ocean front --- ??? What am I doing wrong ? I keep finding Marina front or whatever -- Help -- :bounce:

Thanks

Thanks everyone for all your responses --I do appreciate the fact you took the time to help me --- 2 weeks left for me and soo excited -

Hope all is going well with everyone and Good Luck on this journey !

How far are you from Chicago ?

Hello Bandsters --

I am going to Tijuana to get banded Sept 25th by Dr Gonzalez... I will be going to San Diego for 2 nites post op -- Does anybody have any suggestions on where to stay ?? I got a good price at the Marriott Marina but have been reading mixed reviews -- Also, I was wondering if anybody could give me insight on what to expect after surgery -- Will I be able to at least go to the zoo or Sea World - Am I expecting too much to be up to that ?? Also, should I assume I wont be able to go in the pool due to incisions ??

Thanks for any info you could provide -- !!

mdicurn -- Just wanted to let you know my surger is for sept 25th not 28th --sorry

Hello All Bandsters ,

I am getting banded Sept 25th in Tijuana MX with Dr Gonzalez ! I am soo excited but kind of worried at the same time -- I'm worried that I wont be able to keep with the diets == And I'm worried what my body is going to look like when I do lose the weight !!

NM Sunshine,

How much is Dr Gonzalez with having it done at hospital ?

NM Sunshine and Annie 5-- I am getting my surgery done with Dr Gonzalez next month, Sept 25th -- I can't wait either .. Getting nervous but excited for the new me ! I'm just counting down the days now and preparing for the surgery -- Let me know what dates you guys decide on and keep in touch --

Hello everyone ,

I will be banded Sept 25th -- Dr Francisco Gonzalez , Tijuana MX

Thanks HOTMAMMA for your response ! U have a talent that's for sure -

and LapBandit I checked out that website you suggested and signed up

"chubbyone74" -- I dont know how the blog thing really works so I will have to spend some more time with it -- Sounds like a good idea though .. Hope all is well with all of you and have a great day -

Thank you soo much Lap-Bandit and Chelsea !! I do appreciate you guys helping me throught this ! I totally needed that .. They just don't get it ! My best friend has never been fat in her life and she was like just exercise and she just doesnt understand how I feel. I told her to quit smoking !! Never have another cigarette in ur life -- tell me how easy that is-- That actually shut her up ! She is actually coming to Tijuana with me but keeps telling me how dangerous it is ... I just kept telling her we'll be fine .. It's just a few days.. and the hotel is attached to the hospital .. There really is no need for us to leave there.

Anyways, i really just wanted to say THANK YOU soo much for understanding and posting ur thoughts for me !! Good Luck to everybody and I'm looking forward to Sept 25th !!

Helllo alll,

I am a bit depressed now, my friends are trying to talk me out of this surgery ! I am a lower BMI so they keep saying I dont need it ..

"just do this or try that " ! ughgh I am getting soo frustrated, I have done everything ....lost weight gained it back plus more !! They just don't get it -- I will keep gaining and getting bigger and bigger if I don't do this. I am the heaviest I have ever been at 5'4 195 # . I don't want to go out anymore, I don't want people to see me ... In my mind this is what I need to do. I can't go on like this anymore. I understand that they're concerned because of the whole Mexico thing and complications and all but I have done soo much research. I just have to stick to what I believe and hope there are no problems !! Thank goodness for this site cuz I get encouragement here just by reading other people's experiences .. Thanks for listening all !

Yeahhhh HOTMAMMA you do crack me up !! Where are from ? I will be banded Sept 25th by Dr Gonzales too !! I can't wait ! You will have to fill me in and keep me posted on how things are going for you ...

Hello Christine,

I have the same questions as Hotmamma - I have actually talked to Dr Venezula from Dr Gonzales's team several times. I'm just curious now how it all actually went for you -- How was the hospital and how is the aftercare ?? Thanks Christine

Heyyy Christine ----

GOOOOD LUCK to you !! Hope things go well ! Please keep us posted as to how the surgery went and what ur thoughts on Dr Gonzalez are .. I will be going to him Sept 24th ! Good Luck on your recovery !

Thanks Christine and MyLap-band for the feed back on Dr Gonzalez !! I am soo excited to get this done, I have to wait til the end of September because that's where my work schedule will allow it ... It seems like its soo far away ! Christine u will definitely have to keep me updated on how ur surgery is going and how your pre-surgery is going too -- I'm interested !! Hope to talk to you girls soon !

Hi chubbyone!

I've done great deal of research on both of your choices, they are two of the best. I've got Dr. Gonzalez' statistics, the facility where he performs most of his surgeries ( he performs surgery in 3 different hospitals) sent me this info and it is excellent! He has a very high success rate. I could not get this from Dr. Ortiz.< /p>

I've almost made up my mind and I think I'm going with Gonzalez. I am very nervous because this will be a life changing decision! I'll keep you posted as to my personal consultation goes, I've been told he is excellent and has beautiful bedside manner, still though, I'm nervous!

:nervous:nervousOXOXOX

Thanks soo much for responding Christine --

I am also leaning toward Dr Gonzalez, I have received several phone calls from the Dr that's his assistant and he very patiently answered all of my questions. I felt very at ease and comfortable with him. My only problem was I didnt hear much about him on websites or thru word of mouth. I hear about Dr Ortiz all the time. But I appreciated that the Dr himsef took so much of his time for me. My decision is pretty much made up but I was hoping to get more insight. He will be doing the surgery at the plaza agua caliente medical tower .. Have u heard of that hospital ?

Thanks again for responding and to all of those who responded to my thread !! U all make this decision so much easier after hearing / reading about you.

Hello,

I have been reading thru these posts for about a month now as I was considering the Lap Band -- I have made my decision to do it and have narrowed my surgeon down to either Dr Ortiz or Dr Francisco Gonzalez both out of Tijuana Mexico .. I was wondering, has anybody used Dr Francisco Gonzalez and what can you tell me about him ? I plan on having the surgery end of Sept, and taking a week off of work. My other question was -- I live in Chicago .. Can anybody tell me of a good fill dr here and what his charge is ? Any information anybody could provide would be greatly appreciated !!

Thank you and I good luck to each and every one of you !