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I told EVERYBODY! The reason is because I needed the encouragement. Yeah, there were a few against it, but that's expected. Mostly, all my co-workers have been sooo supportive and I am so happy! My family too. I also tell everybody because if somebody is interested in the surgery, I'd like to help them and give them advice. It can save lives and I I think the more people who know the better!

Self Pay $8K Mexico

Awesome... I'm in Cameron Park and keep returning to mexico for fills! ahh!!!!

I'm very serious about this! I want to start a support group in my area. I don't care if we only start with 3 people... that is just fine. I know some people who have had both lapband and bypass. I'd like to meet once per month and talk about our weight loss efforts. I am very organized and would treat this as a social/fun event, yet educational and supportive. I'll have excercises for us to do to help us talk about our issues, etc. If interested, please let me know!!!!!!

Oh. I'm there. Can't wait. That sounds so freakin' good!

I was banded by Lopez as well. Everytime I visit there I pass by so many Cosmetic Sx sites. Where is the one you are looking into? Do you happen to have a website? If I were you, I'd ask Dr. Carmen where to go. She seems pretty sharp and I'd trust her opinion. (for those of you who don't know who Dr. Carmen is, she works along side with Dr. Lopez) ~ Do they do any cosmetic sx in Hospital Angeles? I still have 30 more pounds to lose and I want to be at goal with 1 solid year of exercise under my belt (haha) before I have the actual surgery. But, I'd like to start researching now too. Let me know what else you find out! Thanks!

Is there a support group in Sacrmento? Other than Dr. Machado? Thx

My doctor says 2/3 cup is the sweet spot.

I agree. I was too tight at 3.0. Now I am at 2.6... haven't got onto solid foods yet so I'm not sure what my restriction is. (I was full today after eating about 1 cup of refried beans.) But I do agree with rharriet62. If you are on solids and feel like you are eating too much and you are hungry, etc., you can get a fill of .05 if you want! How long has it been since your last fill? I'd wait about 4 weeks after a fill to decide if it's not tight enough.

I just read a great post by 'wasabubblebutt' regarding Mexico doctors. I wanted to let anybody know, who is interested, that I was banded by Dr. Lopez in TJ, Mexico. If anybody has any questions regarding this doctor, his side-kick doctors, price, pre-op diet, post-op diet, hospital care, transportation, staff, flouroscopy, or anything else regarding my experience, please do not hesitate to ask right here. Or you can privately email me and I will answer your questions. I want people to feel like they are making the right decision by having surgery outside of the US and with a doctor they can trust.

Those are all such great ideas. I really enjoy walking the baby in the jogging stroller. Even though its cold out, my friends are saying its not gonna hurt the baby to take him out... bundle him up and go for it. I live in a foothill area, so the walk is pretty intense. I think I'll try tomorrow. and thanks for all the great motivation. I like the one that said just do it! haha

I am feeling good. Today is thursday and I am eating creamed soups, protein drinks and chocolate-mint pudding. Yumm... Feels good to eat. :tt1:

Rent a movie & a cheap btl a wine. $10.00 Sex is free! haha

that's true. we have the american idol dance game here at the house. maybe I'll try that. thx!

Some women can take 100 tests and they come out negative when in fact they are positive. Have you been trying to get pregnant? Because you have so many syptoms of pregnancy, of course that could be the answer. But, if you are wanting to get pregnant, your body can start showing syptoms when you are not, a mind game if you will. I've known a lot of women to have this happen to them. I would get a blood test and an ultrasound. Then you'll know for sure.

GO FOR THE POTATO!!! A small potato with some yummy high protein cheese, non fat sour cream and a dab of salsa. Yummy! When it comes down to it, it's calories in/calories out. Don't eat the potato WITH your 4 oz of chicken. Eat it instead. Keep the calories down. I refuse to give up chocolate and have eaten since 3 weeks post-op. I eat chocolate chips right out of the bag. It's a great snack and you end up eating way less than an actual candy bar (15 chips is satisfying) ~ Pick what you like and go for it. You don't have to give up the foods you like! (except for shucked oysters on the half shell. damn it.) ---- Good Luck and go make yourself a potato!

:pray2: Hi there. I wanted to let you know that I was too tight. I had to return to Mexico on Tuesday for an unfill. She took out all the saline to see how much was really in there... she said there was only 3.0 total... so now I have 2.6, and it made all the difference in the world. This was my second fill. I am down 53 pounds and have 31 to go, I think this is why she was agressive... maybe? Slow losers will have smaller fills, and fast losers have more agressive fills. BUT, I think that other doctor (the one that overfilled me last saturday) was too agressive. I'm glad I was able to see the doctor that I like, Dr. Carmen. She is so cool. Thanks for writing.

costco has a huge bag of Protein powder, cheap. Also, GNC $2.50 The 50 Gram Slam - kicks butt, 5 flavors

I'm in! 14 lbs by the 14th! ok... current: 183 mini goal: 169 * by V-Day Let's do it!

Uhhhhh..... well...... uhhhhhh.... there can be false negatives, but not really false positives..... uhhhhh CONGRATULATIONS?

Yo Yo... I'm in the 916... Sacramento

Wow. Sorry you had those problems with your band. Thank you for posting your experience. That is what this site is all about. For me, I want to hear everything... good and bad. I am glad you are able to lose weight on your own. Good Luck!

That's what she said. OMG! just kidding.... couldn't resist... Anyway, I think your stoma is definately irritated and you should be nice to your stoma. Feed it what it wants like warm liquids; tea, Water, coffee, bullion... Nothing harsh. You'll be all good. If not, then you may need an unfill...

From the 'rumors' I have heard... that the 4cc band works on most pts, but some it doesn't fit right. They came out with a newer version, a 10cc band which is better for some pts. My doctor had another band too, I don't remember what it was called. He said when he was INSIDE ME he would determine which band would suit me best. I ended up with the 4cc band. I'm happy! Some american doctors only use the 10cc band... another story to be told...

Looks like you are on your way to success! Great job!