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Thank you! Yes, I'm very happy with the results and I'm very happy with Dr. Cardenas. Dr. Cardenas teamed up with Dr. Sanchez. You can find information on Dr. Cardenas at www.ready4achange.com.

I had a rhinoplasty (quite obvious, I really needed it) and I had a chin implant. It also helps that I've lost a lot of weight. I had it done in Monterrey, MX with Dr. Cardenas. He was great! I plan to go back sometime next year to have a TT.

Okay, here they are again!

Guess not, sorry!

Don't know if this works, but here are my before and after photos.

My doctor left the needle there and and had me stand up also. She had me drink a chalky liquid and took x-rays as the liquid went down my stomach so she could see how tight the restriction was. In the end, my fill was 2.8cc and the x-ray showed a very small (like a knitting needle) opening where the fluid was passing.

I was able to eat everything an anything before I got my first fill! You're supposed to stick to liquids and mushies for the first couple of weeks and I did for the most part but I would occasionally cheat and I found out I could eat everything before I got my fill.

I went to MX for my first fill and they filled me to 2.8cc. I thought that was alot because I always see folks on here getting 1cc or so. It's been VERY difficult to eat, but I can still eat if I take very small bites and chew, chew, chew. I lost 5 pounds this week alone but I think that is only because I'm still trying to get used to the restriction and I become frustrated with how long it takes before I can swallow. I had my first PB episode two days ago (I was being careless) and now I'm scared so I'm eating very slowly.

I am a Human Resources Manager for an aerospace component manufacturer. I am also a full time student, trying to finish MBA and I have one 7 year old boy. I'm lucky to have a wonderful husband that supports me through this very busy period of my life.

I went to Dr. Cardenas in Monterrey, MX. His prices are very reasonable. I paid less than half (including airfare and hotel) than I would have paid here for just the surgery. He's an amazing surgeon, very professional and makes you feel very comfortable. I plan to return sometime next year for TT.

I had plastic surgery in Monterrey the day before I got banded. I had a nose job and a chin implant and I am very happy with the results. It was tough having so many operations in two days, but I don't regret it one bit. I don't know how to post pictures on here or I would send you some before and afters. I must admit, I was very nervous about the results immediately after surgery and up to about a week ago. I kept looking at myself in the mirror and my nose looked crooked and my chin looked much too big. Now I'm starting to see the swelling significantly decrease and I'm very happy with the results.

What is an NSV? Oh, and Congrats on the loss! You must be ecstatic!

My DH and I usually try to get out on the bikes at least once a month. We also like to go to the track so we can ride without car traffic. How many bikes to you own collectively? 2 What kind of bikes, and how big? both are Suzuki bikes, DH as a 1000cc, mine is a 700cc Do you always wear protecive gear? if not, why not? I always wear a full-face helmet, gloves, boots, and riding jacket. I don't always wear riding pants, unless I'm at the track. Have you ever taken a safety class? yes, I took the (MSF) Motorcycle Safety Foundation course. Have you every had an serious accident? No, thank God. My brother-in-law is parapeligic (sorry don't know how to spell) because of a motorcycle accident.

$7,900 Monterrey Mexico - Dr. Sanchez www.ready4achange.com

Does anyone know of a good fill doctor in Southern California that will accept a Mexico banded patient? I found one in San Bernardino, but he does blind fills <yikes!> and I'm terrified that my band will be poked in the wrong place! I'd appreciate any help, thanks!