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Thanks Sue! I will do that. I may just avoid raw fish for now, since it's not so pleasant if you chew it a lot. Also, I just realized that I'll never be able to do another oyster shooter! WWHHHHAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Four days, still on liquids! I too want some meat! Canned tuna never looked so damn good!

I am looking for a qualified doctor to do a fill in the Sacramento area or San Francisco area. I would like the flouro fill because of the acuracy and decreased chance of damaging the port. My doc is in Mexico and I just don't feel like traveling. Please help!

I too have the growling stomach. I just had my band put in on Monday, Aug 27th. I feel hungry, but I think it's more mental than physical. I hear the first 2 weeks are the hardest, emotionally. My doctor put me on a strict diet. My band is really tight. I can only have Clear Liquids for week 1. Week 2 I can introduce smooth/pureed foods. juice, V8, Blended Soups, Jamba Juice. Week 3 I can start on mushy fish, cotto and cheese. Week 4-6 I can add more hearty foods like red meat, pork, etc... but only in small quantities and I was told to 'test them out' first before diving in. I hope you feel better. Trust me, I'm right there with ya.

Congratulations! I am a new bandster too. You'll do great!

Of course! It effects EVERYTHING in your life. I know for me it determines my salary, my love life and even the kind of car I drive. My best friend and I are making a top 100 list of reasons to lose weight. I am going to post it here on this thread when I am done with it.

Hi there. I have the same feeling. It does seem to go away with the more walking I do though. Keep me updated if you figure a cure!

Laurend! My hairdresser told me about your lapband! LOL

Hi y'all! I was banded on Monday, the 27th. I just flew back from Mexico today. I feel good overall. Of course, I am still on Clear liquids. Feeling a little hunger, but not too bad. Slight headache, and some pressure where the band is.... I think from gas build up. Been walking a lot to avoid that shoulder pain, success so far. I can' wait to start eating yogurt! And my Protein shakes. I think this will give me more energy. I am very tired right now due to not eating. On a more positive note, my doctor was awesome! Dr. Lopez-Corvala. The hospital was great, the staff was great. I had a good time. I even got released to go shopping yesterday! I feel no anxiety like I thought I would. I'm also down 10 pounds in just 4 days. yippi!!!!!!

I had my band in Mexico on Monday and it was great! I went to a different doc than you, but my doc has done surgeries there in Monterrey too. You'll be fine! I would think about the nicest hospital you've ever been to in the states and then add a few points. Our hospitals suck here compared to down there. Don't worry, everything will be great. PS - I also went alone and left my 11 month old behind with my mom... I was fine!

Sorry to hear your frustration. Don't know anything about Ill, but I live in Cali and it doesn't matter what insurance you have, it's all a pain in the you know what! My best friend is her own advocate. She's doing all the work herself. Dont' get frustrated over being on the phone for two hours, there are many more hours to come. Just keep it up and set aside an hour or two a day to be onthe phone to do your research. Don't take no for an answer either. If you truely need the surgery, it will come to you. Keep up the calls, and congratulations on your new part time job! haha

Can you drink an entire Starbucks? or do you get full? I'm confused! and not banded yet... please explain.

You are sooo lucky! I wish they had lap band when I was a kid! Lucky!!!!

I totally understand why you don't want to tell anybody. I'm right there with ya! I will be banded tomorrow. I told the people who I eat out with... close friends and family. Friends I see every other month, none of their business. As for work, I told my supervisor for the same reasons, and 3 others at work who have been struggling with weight loss as well. They know it's secret. Only tell who you want to tell. I am going to say, "I cut down on my portions, calories and alcohol" ~ the rest is up to their imagination... ! haha... Dana

:clap2::clap2::clap2:Hi there! I am being banded tomorrow! I am so excited. I know 7 others are flying into San Diego to be banded by Dr. Juan A. Lopez-Corvala tomorrow as well, and just by chance is there anybody out there who falls in this catagory? It would be really cool to know somebody in cyber space that will be banded the same time as me! Anyway, wish me luck! I'll be back to tell my story on Friday!

AUGUST 27TH HERE! Would love to hear how everybody is doing that have been banded in Aug so far! Thx!

I am so happy to hear that somebody can tolerate rice! I am a huge sushi lover and am hoping I can tolerate it. Even if I can only eat 1 or 2 pieces, that is fine with me! How about raw fish? ahi, salmon, hamachi??? Any advice? thanks.... D. (being banded tomorrow)

Me too! Getting banded in Mexico tomorrow afternoon. Good Luck to all!!!!!!!

Thank you so much for the advice! In less than 24 hours I will be banded. Nervous one minute, excited the next!

Yeah baby! Here we go! I too will freak out when my alarm goes off at 5:00 am! I will be banded tomorrow afternoon in Mexico. I fly out in the AM. Good Luck to all! I can't freakin' wait! Curious, what did everybody eat tonight for dinner? I had sushi for lunch and baked chicken for dinner! WWWWWWHHHHHHEEEEEEWWWWWW WWWWHHHHHOOOOOOO

Thanks for the encourangement! I love it! I need it. I too have a late afternoon surgery time. To make you feel better, I have to fast tonight, leave my house at 6am to get to the sacramento airport by 7, fly out at 8am to arrive in san diego at 9;30. Drive over the border to TJ, Mexico and then go to pre-ops.... hungry! then have surgery in the afternoon. AAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH How will I survive? I just ate my last meal. Sushi. and sapporo beer. yum dana

Thank you so much. Last night I sat up until 3:00 in the morning searching all of the posts on this site regarding Dr. Lopez. I read that 3 people on this site were highly disatisfied with their outcome. It scared me to death because all I had heard was good things about him. I was sitting here actually ready to cancel my trip. Thank you so much for your post. I will post my experience and results as soon as I can. Congratulations on your new life! I will be there shortly. Dana

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I will be banded on Monday by Lopez-Corvala in TJ, Mexico

I am trying to talk to people who have been operated on by Dr. Lopez Corvala. I have surgery on Monday in TJ with this doctor. I've heard great things, but mostly from people who work for him. So, what did you think? Dana