Florida Pete

Congrats on the weightloss China! That's awsome! Good luck with your next exame tomorrow.

Bump - lol I just wanted to bump this to the top so that others could see that we have a good group started and get more to join us!! :angry_smile:

Hi Mike and Teresa, Pre-Op day 4 here. Today is my first day with full liquids. I can have anything that can be sucked through a straw and I am in this phase until the 20th by my docs orders. Last night was the first time I have experienced any hunger feels since surgery and even then I have felt like I have had an upset stomach a lot of the time. I am suppose to get a minimum of 48 oz of water/liquid a day and I have found that to be rather easy. What's been really interesting to me is the amount of noises my stomach has been making. LOL I am back to work today but like you Mike, I have a desk job so working to hard isn't really any option for me.

Well let me guarentee you that I am not an Doctor or staff member of Dr. Kuri's. You can go to my profile and see my pictures. I am now at day 4 post op and am doing very well. It was a real pleasure getting my surgery from Dr. Kuri. By the way I have heard a lot of good compliments too about all the surgeons that work at Hospital Angeles. Lastly I have an aunt who went on the trip with me that had her surgery done by Dr. Kuri in Feb. 2005 in his old facility and she was really impressed with Hospital Angeles. She is the huge reason that I had chosen to use Dr. Kuri.

From January until the day before surgery I had lost about 15% of my total weight that I need to lose. I had a high BMI to start off with so even after my weight loss I am still over a 40 BMI. No biggy to me cause I will get down to what I plan!

I just returned home last night from getting my band from Dr. Pedro Kuri (www.lapbandsurgery.com) at Hospital Angeles in Tijuana, Mexico. The hospital was an excellent hospital. Very clean. I have to say it was cleaner then most hospitals in the USA. The staff was top notch. Most of the staff couldn't speak a lick of english but there was always someone else around that could translate if needed. Dr. Kuri was very exceptional in his care and I would recommend him to anyone. My surgery was $7500 that included everything including two nights stay at the hospital and two nights stay at a local hotel that was pretty nice too. Although I have to say the hospital was nicer then the hotel was. LOL If you have anymore questions please feel free to PM me.

I just arrived home last night after having surgery in Tijuana Mexico performed by Dr. Pedro Kuri at Hospital Angeles. I have to say this was top notch care. Hospital Angeles was very clean and felt more like a hotel then a hospital. Even while there the hospital had staff constantly cleaning. The hospital staff was all very nice, polite, and very tentive to my needs. Most of the staff didn't speak very much english but that was ok because there usually was another staff person around that could translate. Dr. Kuri was exceptional. His bedside maner was very friendly and even joked with us at times. He really did a good job of putting myself and the others there for their surgeries at rest about what we were about to go through. I would recommend anyone considering going to Mexico for surgery to seriously consider Dr. Kuri for their LapBand.

When I was at Hospital Angeles in Tijuana I wrote a little blog on paper that morning that I wanted to share. My last thoughts before surgery..... Dec. 5th, 2008 - 4 am Just a few hours left before my surgery. I feel really good about it. The hospital is very clean. It reminds me a lot of Jupiter Medical Center back home. The staff have all been very nice and accommodating. Not very many of them speak English but there usually is someone around that does. I met with Dr. Peterson yesterday for my medical history and his exam. He was pleased with how small my live feels. First Goal Accomplished!!! So today is surgery. I am Dr. Kuri's first patient of the day. Then the three gals who came for surgery too. Everyone is just so nice. Saara and her friend Leisha are a lot of fun to be around and talk to. I met Saara on the forums. Judy, Saara, Leisha, and I all actually met at the airport and have shared this trip together. This should be exciting to see how things turn out in the long run. In the last few moments before surgery I have been thinking a lot about Karen and Nicholas. I love them both so much. I can't wait to get home to them so that I can really be the husband and the father that they deserve to have. They truly are the reason that I push forward with this and with this dedication. I know Karen worries that I will get thin and then no longer be attracted to her but that is just not so. She is my best friend. She is my lover. She is the best thing that God has given/put into my life in a long long time. She belongs in my life and deserves my love, dedication, devotion, and respect. I love you Karen with all my heart and sole. Today after my surgery they want us up and walking within 2 hours. I intend to do it too. I know that is one of the many keys to success for this. That specifically was why I started walking again just over a month ago. I really want to get to where I can go running again. I used to love running in the morning and hope to be there once again. Well my final weigh in yesterday morning was 442.2 lbs. Never again will I weigh this much. This I swear to you with my sole. BRING ON THE BAND!

When I was at Hospital Angeles in Tijuana I wrote a little blog on paper that morning that I wanted to share. My last thoughts before surgery..... Dec. 5th, 2008 - 4 am Just a few hours left before my surgery. I feel really good about it. The hospital is very clean. It reminds me a lot of Jupiter Medical Center back home. The staff have all been very nice and accommodating. Not very many of them speak English but there usually is someone around that does. I met with Dr. Peterson yesterday for my medical history and his exam. He was pleased with how small my live feels. First Goal Accomplished!!! So today is surgery. I am Dr. Kuri's first patient of the day. Then the three gals who came for surgery too. Everyone is just so nice. Saara and her friend Leisha are a lot of fun to be around and talk to. I met Saara on the forums. Judy, Saara, Leisha, and I all actually met at the airport and have shared this trip together. This should be exciting to see how things turn out in the long run. In the last few moments before surgery I have been thinking a lot about Karen and Nicholas. I love them both so much. I can't wait to get home to them so that I can really be the husband and the father that they deserve to have. They truly are the reason that I push forward with this and with this dedication. I know Karen worries that I will get thin and then no longer be attracted to her but that is just not so. She is my best friend. She is my lover. She is the best thing that God has given/put into my life in a long long time. She belongs in my life and deserves my love, dedication, devotion, and respect. I love you Karen with all my heart and sole. Today after my surgery they want us up and walking within 2 hours. I intend to do it too. I know that is one of the many keys to success for this. That specifically was why I started walking again just over a month ago. I really want to get to where I can go running again. I used to love running in the morning and hope to be there once again. Well my final weigh in yesterday morning was 442.2 lbs. Never again will I weigh this much. This I swear to you with my sole. BRING ON THE BAND!

This is great to see so many take on the challenge this month! I look forward to meeting and beat these goals!!!

Congrats on getting Banded Mike! Keep up the walking as that will really help those gas feelings go away not to mention that it is just something we need to do anyways. I am two days post op now as well. Hard to believe it. I am still in Tiajuana but will be heading for the airport in just about 2 hours now. Can't wait to get home. Everything went very well down here. The hospital was amazing, the staff even better, and Dr. Kuri was top notch. There was three others down here for surgery the same day and we all have hung out together along with our emotional supports we all brought. Saara in MN is one of the others here with me and she came out great. It was great meeting someone on the boards here who actually was going to Dr. Kuri for the same day and all. I will be home before you know it and well on my way to a healthier and thinner me. I haven't hardly had any pain so sorry to hear that you have Mike. Just some soreness around the port incission like I think most people will have. Walk walk walk and drink lots of liquids is the key now. I will talk to you all tomorrow when I am back home. Take care and good luck to those that are heading out tomorrow for their surgeries!!!

I just wanted to give everyone an update that was following my wife and I on this. Great news! Karen, my wife, got a job offer on Tuesday for a position that she is really going to enjoy. She's accepted the position and will be starting her new job Dec. 15th. Thank you to everyone for your prayers and kindness. God bless you all!

Well I head for the airport in about 20 minutes. Just want to pop in and say good luck to everyone today and tomorrow! I am saying a little prayer for you Joann.

Well I am on my way to my goal. I have lost another 4.4 lbs and that is the first 4.4 lbs for my December challenge! Woot!

That really sucks that you had this happen to you. But I am glad to hear that the docs are on top of this and that your getting this taken care of quickly. Even though your band date is changing we're still here to cheer you on!!!

Hey I found the social groups on this website and created a December 2008 Bandsters group. If you interested in joining it follow the link below. Great place to share pictures within our group and keep in touch with each other that way. Lap Band Surgery and Lap Band Discussion Forum - December 2008 Bandsters enjoy!

I fly out Thursday morning at 6:30am. So I still have one more day before heading to Mexico. Funny part is the weather there and the weather here are almost the same right now for me so I am going from one warm climate to another. LOL - so flip flops, shorts, and tee shirts are all packed. :smile2:

Actually I had a 3 week liver shrinking diet. 2 meals a day Atkins shakes and the third me a low carb low fat meal. I lost 18 lbs on the diet.

Of course I am still on my pre-op diet today. Tomorrow is pre-op testing and then Friday is surgery. So after then is on the band. I have been walking every night and plan to continue that plus of course eating better...or should I say for the rest of December, drinking. LOL

Good luck to the two of you and all others whose surgeries are today! Also good luck to all those with the 4th, 5th, 6th, and 7th! I fly out tomorrow morning to Mexico for my surgery on Friday and won't be back until the 8th! Viva la Banda Vuelta

We're thinking about you today Mike! Best of luck with your surgery. I'll catch you on the "post-op" side of things!

I posted a new logo under the Holiday Hotties and December Diamonds Logos thread :cursing: Go grab it Joann!

Good luck to you Mike. It is great that your Doc is pleased with the success that you have had on your pre-op diet. That I have seen so many times on the forums is one huge key to making sure you have a successful surgery and fast recovery! Do let us know how your doing. Unfortunately I will be away from the computer until the 8th after tomorrow but I will be sure to be checking in on your and others around here as soon as I am back and of course letting everyone know how things went for me too! Viva la Mexico! Oh and your most welcome on the signature. Glad people like it :cursing: