kookaburra64

i am a nurse and i don't think i would do it. but prob like any skill if taught properly can be done

hi, i was banded on may 19th. and have showered twice so far. my doc said to wash the sights VERY gently with soap and a new facecloth. if your dressings are sticking and difficult to remove try having a shower and letting them soak and then gently remove them. also my post op instructions for the steristrips are to leave them for ten days, so try not to pull them off. did you get any written instructions from you doc??? hope this helps. sandi

my surgery date is may 19th, flying down from vancouver may 18th and returning may 22nd. i don't expect anything to delay my surgery. i am so glad the process was not to hard for you. have you noticed any changes, are you doing ok with the post op eating plan. again take care sandi

hi i am so glad to hear from someone who has been to tj and back. sounds like everything is business as usual. how was you surgery, did you do ok, how are you feeling now. these details are much more important than the travel lol. hurrray you are on the other side. take care sandi

i just read the travel alert and it looks like the gov't of mexico is closing non essential gov't services for 5 days. so far the border is still open. sandi:thumbup:

Happy May Day to all my fellow mayo banditos. this month is gonna rock. sandi:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::ohmy::thumbup:

Hi, i am concerned with going to tj may 18th for surgery. but i think if i take precautions: good handwashing, having hand sanitizer close by, wearing a mask on the plane (don't laugh at me, it works), and having tamiflu or relenza on hand. i am also going to bring my own dolac and tylenol #3's so i don't have to go the pharmacy to pick a prescription. hopefully by being vigilant none of us will end up being typhoid mary of the swine version lol good luck all:smile2::drool::smile2:

:thumbup: hi my date is also the 19th of may. woohoo. i am really looking forward to get the band done. good luck. sandi

that is a good idea. get some drugs before you leave. things like tylenol #3 are crushable and would prob work better for post op discomfor. also my patient coord. said Dr.Kuri would give me a prescription for ketorolac (dolac) as well to get filled in tj the night before the surgery. hope this is helpful. sandi

hi mexico banditos. my name is sandi, i am from victoria bc. having my band done by dr kuri on may 19th. i feel like i am in a holding pattern and just waiting to take off (literally and figuratively):sneaky:. i have a friend coming with me. is everyone else doing the same. it was recommended. sandi

hi bandiva. i am from victoria. i am going to tj may 18th for banding on the 19th. if you are interested i would love to meet for coffee and chat with you about your experiences and post op stuff. i am a nurse in victoria. if you are interested my email is kookaburra64@gmail.com. thanks, sandi

hi, my surgery date is may 19th.

hi, thanks for the info. goodluck with the surgery

hi, it looks like you know how to add tickers etc. i am a bit of a technophobe lol could you please let me know how to do this. thanks sandi:unsure:

hi may bandsters, i am having my surgery may 19th in hopefully hot and sunny tj. maybe i will get a tan lol before i head back to victoria where spring has not exactly sprung yet. i like shrinko de mayo, mini may and mayo bandito's. best wishes to all the bandsters. sandi

hi D. i also live on VI and am going to tj for surgery in may. i am going with dr.kuri. what was your experience in mexico. good,bad.ugly???? and is DrW still accepting pt for assesment and fill?

that is so exciting, the jouney we are about to go on is transformative. i can't wait for me surgery in may. good luck. sandi

hi, i am very excited about getting a lap band. is there a victoria bc group out there???? i would love to hear from people who had lap bands by dr.kuri in tj. i have been mulling this over for about a year and finally talked with my GP and was appalled at the 1-3yr waitlist for gastric surgery in bc. decided to go self pay, wow is it expensive but at least i will be getting the procedure done quicker than if i wait in bc. thanks sandi

Hi, dr ric arseneau in vancouver is quite reasonable. i think if you google him you will get the info. he is at St Paul's hosp in vancouver. could you let me know how you experience with dr.kuri was. i am being banded by him on may 19th. thanks sandi

wow this is certainly a topic that generate many different opinions and ideas. i feel that there is no wrong choice as long as you are comfortable with your decision. i am being banded in may 09 in tj. i have told my family and a few friends and am not sure how many more i will tell before or after.

hi carla, what was your pre/post op experience with dr.kuri. i am planning on may/09 for my band. thanks, sandi

hi, which clinic/doctor did you surgery. i have done some searching at it seems to be aroun 7500usd. thanks sandi

wow 16000 usd. what it that a billion canadian. makes me wish i thought of this when our can dollar was higher lol. the surgeon i am prob going with is dr.kuri in tj. 7500 usd. so about 10500 canadian. i am usuing my airmiles for the flight to san diego from vancouver so that will save some money. if the prices was closer i prob would choose to go with a local doc but it is a 5000 diffence. yeah i wish we had coverage. bc med doesn't pay for this surgery but does for the more expensive gastric bypass. it doesn't really make financial sense to me but i guess the gov't has to spend my tax dollars on something lol. good luck

good luck with your procedure. this is a great site to get ideas and support from people who truely understand. cheers, sandi

hi i am prob going to go with dr.kuri in tj. cost is $7500. certainly less expensive than in bc. the only issue is to find a fill doctor in victoria or vancouver who is willing to do fills