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I'm a big wine drinker and really have to watch my intake as it affects me a lot faster now than when I was 100 lbs heavier, (duh). My max is 2 glasses. I find I do better if I wait until after I eat so it doesnt affect me so much and because there is some restriction so that naturally slows me down also. Good luck with this! Sam

Hi had the lapband in TJ Mx in 06 and travelled to the Dominican Republic for my tummytuck/breast lift in April 09. I stayed for a week then flew home. Connecting flights and coming back through customs was not fun and I was by myself. I didn't have any problems and have had none from the surgery, but I don't know that I would recommend the travel unless you have someone that could help you. Good luck! Sam

I just wanted to post that I had a fill with Dr. Stephanie Eijsink in College Station as the Austin fill center has been down for awhile,(dr on maternity) and Dr. Garwood moved to Lufkin. She was wonderful. She travels to Bryan/College Station and somewhere in Ft Worth also and I believe only does Saturday appointments. It was 200.00 with fluro and she and her husband and nutritionalist who were there were great! Sam

I'm very happy for you!

maryrose, Hope you get some answers from people who've had both. I'm going to be getting tummy tuck/bl/ba next week. I'd have to think the tummy tuck would be worse as most tt's involve muscle repair. (i did have a c-sec with one of my kids and it was painful!) Good luck to you! Sam

Julie, I hope you get some relief from the pain and swelling. Hang in there. You've done such fantastic work and you'll get through this. Sam

Tina, you look great! Congrats! Heal up fast! Sam

Lellow I'm so happy for you. You seem to be healing really well. Enjoy your new body. Sam

Lellow you look fantastic! I hope that I look that good after I have surgery. Thanks for sharing. Sam

Congrats Lellow! So glad to hear you're doing well. Heal up and take it easy.! Sam

Congrats to you! I'm pre myself. No advice, but I'm very excited for you! Were are you having your surgery?

Glad to hear you're healing up nicely! I will be doing tummy tuck/breast lift/aug soon, but boy, sure wish i could do the arms also. (i absolutely hate them!) When you feel ready to post pics, would love to see them. Thanks! Sam

Hoping for speedy recovery and little pain for you. I'm very excited for you also! congrats!

Heidi, I've also felt a little of that, but what's done is done. I just try to be happy with the weight lost and keep saving! Sam

I'm so sorry, Karey. Hang in there, I know this must be very rough on you. Big Hugs. Sam