Judy D.

I had surgery a week ago and since then, I have had frequent bolt of pain under my breast. It feels like a bolt of electricity in my stomach area that leaves me crying out loud in pain. Had anyone experience this? How long does it last?

Thank you all for your kind words, it is much appreciated. My surgery went well. I was up and walking within hours. I really recommend Dr. Ortiz and his team. The hospital exceed any I have been to in the US and the hotel was great. I am so bloated and I am still in pain but it is bearable. Thanks again

Well I am heading to Mexico, this morning (its 1:15 am). Please pray for me. I look at my three year old son and wonder if I am doing the right thing. What if something goes wrong in Mexico and my son is left without a mother? Is this just my vanity? I have struggled with a weight issue all my life, God knows I tried everything to lose the weight and keep it off. Thanks for the great support

Hi everyone October 5th ... 4 days and counting. I am soooooo nervous. A live lapband surgery link is listed below. http://www.or-live.com/BrighamandWomens/1372/<!-- / message --><!-- sig -->

Hi fellow bandmates, my surgery is scheduled for October 5th . I am excited and nervous at the same time. I was able to watch a lapband surgery "live" that really educated me on what to except in the operating room. Hopefully it helps you too. The link is listed below. http://www.or-live.com/BrighamandWomens/1372/

Thanks everyone, Today I replaced 2 meals with a Protein shake. Hopefully I will be able to stick to that. That liver bleeding story scared me. thanks again everyone

I am schedule for surgery in two weeks and I just can't stop eating. It is like I am saying goodbye to all my favorite food. I really am worried about this. Yesterday I ate so much I felt physically sick. Please advise Thanks

Hey Debbie, That is so funny!!! I which I had seen you this morning, I needed a laugh because I too was stuck in traffic in Manhattan trying to get to work.. Can't wait for the UN session to end. Congrats on the weight loss!!!!

My prayer with you for a safe surgery and a quick recovery. God Bless!!

Even knowing what you know now, would you all have had the surgery anyway? I am a self pay and it worry me sometime that I may not lose the weight will this surgery.

Congratulation!! I can't wait to join you. I am also so happy to hear that it wasn't as bad as you thought it would be.

Hi Mary, Welcome and congratulations!!! Hopefully I will be joining you soon. My surgery date is October 10th. Are you close to Mercy Medical Center.

Debby, Do you know if Dr. Garber do fills for patients who had the surgery in Mexico. That would be amazing. Let me know. Thanks!

Thanks everyone, I live in Queens, NY very close to LI. I think I will visit the lap banders at Mercy Medical Center (10 mins away)

Hi everyone, Where are the support groups in New York? Thanks

Thanks everyone!!! I feel so much better. Based on your responses, I think I'll be ok with the 4 vacation days. As princess stated, I would have to let my job knows why I am taking FMLA which is unpaid. I am not ready for anyone at my job to know my plans and I need to get paid!!.

I am worried that I am going to need more time to recover than I thought. I only have a week vacation which leaves me with only have 4 days to recover. How much time did it take to recover? Thanks for the support