RedBone Creole

Just had my surgery yesterday 10/1...came home from hospital today! Have some pain in the port area, and the gas pain is REALLY bad, I am sooo glad my doctor makes his patients stay overnight! I needed pain med all night...But I am so happy! Having a cup of tea now and I am full! thats a first! Good luck OCTOBER patients!

Did you walk around right after your surgery?

I hear that really helps with the pain...

Good Luck! I go in tomorrow at 10am!

I hope I can sleep.

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I get banded in the morning at 10am...

I am so ready to get my 1st fill I can't stand the wait!

I hope I can sleep tonight...

Wish me luck!!!

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2 days to go!!!!!!

I am so ready!

I opted to do a 2 day fast (liquids only).

I can't wait to feel full!

My surgery is scheduled for 10/2 - less than 3 weeks!

I am ready to be post-op so I can begin my new life.

Keep me posted! I am on the 3rd!!!

I am scheduled for Oct 2nd.... Getting nervous.... but I am ready:blush:

That text above was for you...

I'm the day after you.

Please keep in touch!

Where do you go for fills & unfills?

My band operation is on the 3rd (Sat.)

I too was told not to diet. My BMI is 30-31.

I thought it was odd so I've been binge-ing : (

I decided to do a clense tomorrow by eatting only fresh juiced veggies & drinking a pre-surgery drink that will absolutely clean me out.

By Fri I should be completely empty. That will give me the 24hr fast I need and hopefully the jump start I nedd to drop this unwanted weight.

Good luck to you all!

I use Vitaband from bariatricadvantage.com, they have 3 flavors, and if you call them, they will send you a free sample pack so you can try each flavor. If you can't handle chewables, they also sell some small capsules that should go through your band easier. I think that they are made for RNY patients, but I'm sure its similar.

Wow thx for the info!

I just called & was told they also send samples of other items that may be of use for free.

Good info!

Will he do fills for non-patients?

Ok so i'm so sorry. I had a list of all the October Bandsters and i've misplaced it. Someone was keeping name and dates for us all so we could keep in contact with each other. Please if anyone knows where i can find it send it to me. Next week i'll have a lot of time on my hands. lol I also want to check on those who's date is the same as mine.

October 1st here i come. A new beginning to a wonderful life.

Oct 3rd here!

Hi everyone... I start my pre-op diet on monday wish me luck! it should be ok I get to eat, just no carbs:drool: until surgery

Good luck girlfriend, I go in on Sat!

I'm so ready to get this over with so I can get back to a normal size.

Keep us all posted as to your success!

Had mine on 9/3 with Dr. Corvala in TJ - $6500.

I'm due to see him Sat the 3rd...

Any suggestions or advice?

Did you pay in cash, money order or cashiers ck?

Thx!

BTW

If you have less weight to lose that causes it to come off more slowly?

From what I been reading, I would say yes.

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I'm set for the 3rd of Oct with Dr Lopez Corvala in TJ.

I'm hoping to lose 20lbs by Halloween!

Anyone else in Los Angeles headed to TJ anytime soon?

I'd love a bandster partner. My bmi is 30-31 I'm 5"7 195, 34 yrs.

I know I won't drop as much as everyone else since I only have 40ish pounds to lose.

If u don't live in LA but are getting banded soon with similar size & age, please contact me!

Good luck to everyone!!!!

Especially Oct bandsters!

That's wird I was not put on a pre-op diet. I guess it's because my BMI is low (30-31)?

ooops, I thought I was responding to other comments. Excuse the multiple post...

No, thanks for the leg work!

I am going to Dr Lopez Corvala on the 3rd. This Sat & I am ready!

I'm getting banded Oct 3rd with Dr Lopez Corvala in TJ. Any referrals for fills in Los Angeles? How much?

I too am set to get the procedure done Oct 3rd by Dr Lopez Corvala & was told fills range from $250-400??? I can't find any info on facilities in my neighborhood that fill patients who did not get banded by them and how much they charge.

Any suggestions?

I am even willing to go back to TJ for a set price, something tells me that they will charge over $250...

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Not at all! Just email me @ redbonela@aol.com I am lucky to have fenagled a deal and I don't want to ruin their chances of getting top dollar. But, I would like to encourage everyone to bargin, especially in TJ!

How much was yours & where?

I just confirmed today with Dr. Lopez Corvala's office in Tijuana. My date is set for the 3rd of Oct. I can truly say I have done my homework and am confident I am getting the best out of pocket deal with the best surgeon.

I'm 34, about 195lbs so my BMI is approx. 30-31.

Anyone else have an Oct 3rd date?

I went there last August - I posted above about knowing 3 other people who had gone there. We have all had good experiences - was a great facility for all of us. Good Luck! Let us know what you decide!

I am setting up my date for the 3rd of Oct. there too. How has your recovery been and follow ups?

How much did you pay?

I hear you get gas after this, but I also hear your breath gets realy stinky..... Is this true too?

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Im 34... I am ready for this. I am 5"7 195lbs... any feedback from people who went to TJ?