V-Dallas

Hi I have family that are in Mexico and were coming this weekend for a family gathering and now are now not able to come because the visa offices are not processing anything. Please take all precautions and Good Luck. Just a question? You are doing the Surgery in Mexico because of the cost? I have a great Dr. in Dallas, Texas that did mine for $9,990 with 6 fills and Office visits. I did a cash payment my insurance would not cover and financing was crazy at 24% for 6 years. bye bye vacation money .... hello new health me!!!!!

My is Dr. Castro as well. Great Dr. I was banded 12/08 and have lost 50 lbs. Good Luck Veronica

Hi everyone, I am in Dallas as well. I was banded in Dec.08. I am 4 mos out and have lost 50 lbs. If i can help with any questions just ask. Good Luck and best wishes.

I have heard of him from TLC Edge . He is with a group of doctors that do the surgery. I heard he is very strict on the fills and eating. If you have a choice and are in Dallas. Go to Dr. Manuel Castro. He is my Dr. and I love him and his office to pieces. New Beginnings Surgical Group 214-948-0475 www.nbsurgical.com Good Luck Vero

I had it on a Friday and returned to work on Tuesday 4 days later. I even went to a support group meeting that night as well. It all depends how you feel and what your Dr. suggest. I work in a office and was moving around slowly. No one mind but I did get funny looks. Good Luck !!!! V---

Hey Shaun, I'm doing good. I am about 13 weeks out and down 41 lbs. I t is coming off slowly about what Castro said 2 to 3 lbs a week. Sometimes it seems so slow and other time I get on the scale and suprise myself. This fill last week was alot better tight for 4 days and I am back to solids now and eating very little. I have 5.1 cc in a 10cc band. Are you going to any support group meetings of Dr. Castro? I am going to the one at his office monthly and they help me out alot. Hope to see you there. Keep in touch. I would love to know your progress. Veronica

Great to hear you went with Castro. He is great. I was banded on 12/12/08 almost 13 weeks and down 41 lbs. It is coming off slowly but like Castro said 2 to 3 pounds a week. Exercise is the key big time. I go to Castro for my fills and his team is great!!! They have support group meetings every 3rd Tue of the month. I go every month. It is very helpful. Hope to see you there. Good Luck and Blessing. V-Dallas

I want to know as well. Can some one explain..... Thanks V----

Reply to Koinoi- I don't know where you are located but if you can get to Dr. Castro office it will be well worth it. On the shakes they don't make you buy them but you will need some now or later. I now after 10 weeks post op still can not eat very much in the mornings and do an opti fast in the morning and I will need to buy more soon. Good Luck V--- Hey Shaun, How have you been? I met your mother in law at Dr. Castro's office. How has your weight loss been? Have you been for more fills? Hope to hear from you soon. V--

Hello, I am Veronica Dr. Castro did mine in Dec. 12, 2008 and I have lost 36 lbs. Love to hear about your progress. Do you go to the support meeting? Thanks and Good Luck V----