tibbie

Could be a B1 deficiency. I just read that people who've had WLS being at risk for a B1 deficiency & that can def. affect a person's memory.

Especially, not exspecially, or eckspecially! I love this rant.

I was banded on March 13th too. I'm doing well. How are you feeling?

My husband was concerned, but I took a more relaxed view. We didn't roam around the streets by ourselves, but we did go shopping at Plaza Rio. Everything was fine. We were driven acrossed the border, took a taxi from the hotel, & just had a very pleasant time. We did see police riding in the back of trucks, carrying very large guns, but it seemed far better to me than seeing no police.

I just got back from there. It was a good experience. I'm happy with the price & the work. You might go to lapbandforum.com It's the OCC forum. We share tips, talk, & concerns.

I've told my mom & my sister but that's it. I agree that I don't want to be the subject of debate or gossip. I feel like this is private & gaining or losing weight already makes you the topic of enough conversation- pleasant or otherwise. (let alone all the misguided comments) So I'm not even opening this up for any discussion. Probably I'm just touchy, but I think knowing me doesn't mean you get to know all about me. Know what I mean?

>WHOOP WHOOP< STUPID QUESTION ALERT: I tried to change my current weight on my weight loss ticker. I just edited the number on the ticker code at my profile here. Nothing happened. How do I update my ticker?

My surgery date is March 13th, and I've start the presurgery diet. I'm using Atkins shakes and EAS shakes to avoid the sugar & eating lean meat & green veggies at night. Most of my cravings are under control but food commercials are the devil!

Sorry to take so long to reply. I got my date, my plane ticket, & am ready to roll. March 13th!! Best of luck to you too! I will be thinking about you. Let me know how it goes.

I don't have any advice for you fp, but congratulations on being banded. My date is the 13th & I'm psyched!

Yep, but I'm freaking about the birth certificate. Can't find mine. I'm requesting another one, but I have to send to San Diego for it. Aaarrgh.

Thanks for the input. I appreciate all the help.

Carol is my coordinator. I know the quick trip isn't a great idea. I don't know if I can get my tickets changed, but thanks for the tips on washcloth & pillow. I will bring them along.

I'm going to Tijuana, Dr Ortiz. I plan to start walking as soon as it warms up a few degrees & I have a gazelle to pull out of the garage. I'm self-pay so Dr. Ortiz is the only way I'm going to get this, but I've heard good things about him. I would have liked to had Dr. Rohrschieb(sp?) but I will just have to go to him for fills:) Thanks for the encouragement & advice!

I'm from Illinois too! East of St. Louis, but definately close enough to shop there:smile: I'm being banded by Dr. Ortiz, but intend to have Dr. R. do my fills. Any pithy advice?