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dispatchc15

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  1. I'm thinking of reschedule. Even tho I'll think I'll give a week of so
  2. hello Hukna, Let us know when you get back and where are you going and who's doing ur surgery?
  3. Congrad's on ur surgery & proud of you I'm supposed to go May 18th to Dr Zapata. Can you tell me about his pain meds. I read that he doesn't give any. Please tell me that he atleast give you Tylenol 3. Please. I can't even deal with a pain of a headache. Not that I ever have any pain. But I'm worried if I'm in pain I want something.
  4. I'm sorry that this happen to you. May the good Lord bless you and keep you in his lovely arm. My prayers and thoughts are with you. God Bless You
  5. Hello anyone, Anyone have any views on the Dr's and hospital in Reynosa,MX. Please help!!!
  6. Lambgirl, Who and where are you getting ur lap band done?
  7. I talk to Dr Zapata office today and they said the same thing that it was safe. But now I hear that when you come back into the states their are screening peolpe that come from other countries. I don't have mind until May 18th so I'm going to wait a week or two. But if it as bad as the say it is I'm sure I'll reschedule
  8. Thank Wasa for your reply any info really helps. I'm so nerous and afraid. I've only had surgery one time and that been 24 yrs ago and it was a c-section. Now the talk of the swine flu that's scary too.
  9. Hello Chelle, Thank you for your reply. Can you tell me about his pain medication or will he give you any. I had someone to tell me that he doesn't give pain meds. I'm a big baby when it comes to pain. Can you let me know about that.
  10. oh and that's good you'll lost so much weight. You go girl.
  11. I still haven't got banded even tho I did make an appointment in Jan 2009 for May 18th,2009. Now I'm worried about the swine flu. Then I read that the dr in Monterrey a Dr Zapata doesnt' give you pain medicine I can't handle pain. Sooo I'm having second thoughts. Anyone know anything about Dr Zapata
  12. oh yeah Jachut I going down for a wedding on the May 23rd to McAllen,TX. My husband and myself is going down in our motorhome the 15th and will be getting on a bus from McAllen to Monterrey. But I guess that's the same as getting on a plane. Since I was down there I thought I'd kill 2 birds with one stone. (so to speak)
  13. Hello Jachut, Thanks for your input. I appreicate it. I guess I'll have to just give it a week or so to think on it. Have you been banded and if so who and where did you have it done
  14. Hello SheSheMama, I'm with you on the Swine Flu. I'm supposed to be in Monterrey,Mexico on the 18th of May for my surgery Dr Zapata is doing mind. But I'm a little worried about that flu. Then I was told or reading that Dr Zapata doesn't give pain meds for his patients. I'm having 2nd thoughts.
  15. Hello California 29, I'm supposed to be band by Dr Zapata the 18th of May. Did you say they gave you no or little pain meds? I don't want to be in pain I may have to change my mind about this. I'm have no room for pain. How did you like Dr Zapata and his staff? Was they as nice as everyone said they was. I'm gonna be in a wedding the 23rd of May in McAllen and going to be down there for that so I thought might as well go to Monterrey too. I'm from Ms but having 2nd thoughts now. Another things was you worried about getting the Swine Flu.
  16. any one been banded by Dr Zapata in monterrey,mx lately and what did you think
  17. Hello Oregondaisy, I have been schedule to have the lap band in Monterrey, Mexico on May 18th by Dr Zapata. Just wondering are you still going with the swine flu going on the Mexico? Now I'm a little afraid of going.
  18. Dear ssh, Thank you for all your help who are the 2 dr's that will take mexico patients. thanks for all your help
  19. I am getting the lap band in about a month in mexico and i need some fill doctors in the north ms area Thanks
  20. I would like to know some info on Dr. Zapata in Monterrey, Mexico. I am set up to have a lap band on May 18 and would like to get some thoughts about him. Thanks
  21. Hello Bunkey, I'm thinking of going to Monterrey and was just wanting to know how your surgery is going
  22. Hello Biker, I'm a newbie and I haven't had to lap band yet. I want to but it's the prices. I ride a 04 Harley Hertiage Softail. Been riding since I was 9. I thought about checking into going to Mexico. Hope you have a blessed day
  23. I too am scared I want to do it but the prices..... That out of pocket pay is a killer. Where are you having your done? I'm considering Mexico. But worried about is it safe.
  24. I'm interested in the lap band in mexico. Can you tell me where your going in Mexico and the Dr's name. I'm afraid it's not safe. Maybe you can help me. The prices in the states are so high. All your help is appreciated
  25. Lord, what are they thinking that's hwy robbery!!! They need to be turn in to the High Prices.com

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