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I was also 5'10" 352 when I had my Lap Band done in Monterrey Mexico. I have lost 50 lbs in 3 months and from a size 50 jeans to a 44. Look at www.litenfree.com. The hospital and the staff in Monterrey are exceptional. Dr. de la Garza speaks fluent english and is a very kind gentleman. I have united health and was denied the process. I paid out of pocket $9000.00 so far with the cost of fills at a local Dr in KS. The fills are how the band is adjusted to limit your food intake. Write me back if you need any further help. I looked into the Band for a couple of years till I got it done. Best thing I have ever done for my body. Best of luck, Doug.

I was banded on March 10th,2006. I have lost 48 lbs and 3 sizes in my pants. Dr. Garza really helped me.

go to mexico. The prices are much better and the Dr.'s are just as good if not better. Look at Lite-N-Free.com for Dr. de la Garza.

I am getting my aftercare and fills with Dr. Stephen Malley in Overland Park. He will do the fills if you use certain Dr's in Mexico. Dr. Garza is one of them.

I was banded on March 10th in Monterrey, Mexico by Dr. Javier de la Garza. Everything went like clock work. I am almost 4 weeks out and have lost 36 lbs and 3 pant sizes. I would highly recommend Dr. Garza if you have to self pay.

Thanks for all of the replies. I am seeing a small weight gain. I think it might be that I am walking 2-3 miles per day and maybe i'm turning on some muscle growth. I am a big strong guy by nature and gain muscle weight real easy. I guess I just need to watch what I eat and keep walking.

I am almost 4 weeks post op. I can tell I am ready for a fill because I can eat like before the band. I am trying to watch it, but I got my band for a reason (I like to eat). I have lost 36 lbs in 3 weeks, but have gained 4 back in the last week. ANy help out there?

Funny thing about the girl scout cookie. My daughter sold them and my wife collected and distributed 2000 box's this year. I got bit real hard. I check this off of her list of things to do next year.

I was just banded on March 10th. I have no Idea of the struggle people further out have. My plan is to keep going to my local support group meetings to keep me focused on what I paid for. I want to be healthy for my wife, 6 & 8 year old children. I think support and health for them will help me succeed. Sorry about your brother, I lost a older sister a few years back that I was very close to. Just remember the good times and smile when you think of him.

I was in a lot of pain from gas build-up last night that I tried a chewable Gas-X tablet. About 10 minutes into it I started to burp and expel gas from behind. The gas is all gone now and I feel great.

The Advantage Edge shakes are pretty good also.

I contacted my Dr. and was told to start walking and drink real slow in small sips. Besides walking, I have been sipping. Weetsin, I loved the baking brownies thing.

Hello, my name is Doug. I live in Independence, Missouri with my wonderful wife and 2 children. We are all involve with sports (the kids play and we pay). I have always been a stocky athletic guy that was involved in a sport for every season. All my weight started comming on after I stopped being active in sports. I played football, baseball, swim team, track, etc..from the age of 7 till I was 20 (really took a toll on my body). I am a serious night time eater. The fridge was my closet friend. I was banded on March 10th, 2006 in Monterry, Mexico by Dr. Javier de la Garza. I hope we can all help each other find the goal we are looking for with fact and emotional support. I look foreward to posting with all of you. My favorite saying used to be "Everybody needs to believe in something, I believe I will have another beer". I guess that is going to change!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I guess that my pains are gas. I have had no problem with anything comming back up. Is there anything I can do about it?

I need to know if perscription meds will help with real bad reflux? I am only on liquids and still get it. Never had it before my band. WIll smoking cause reflux? I smoke about a pack a day. The pain sems to be primarily ion my left side around my neck and shoulder and the middle of my chest. This not a heart attack, I have had 3 EKG's in the last 6 months, and everything was all good. I was banded on March 10th, 2006.