MzLB09Ann

How are we doing low BMI'ers?

@longbaygirl I didn't have to take heparin shots, why do you have to? I too enjoy the feeling of being in control. For me it has taken a lot of thought into what I am eating and drinking. So get ready for that stage, it will be here quicker than you think.

@so excited....turkey meatloaf? How did you get it to stick? My turkey meatloaf is tasty but it nevers seems to stick! Congrats on your weight loss! I am glad to see those numbers for you.

Hi Diva welcome, how's your progress?

Alberto Almanza. I hope your experience is the best. Good luck on your journey!

Hi Kellu - when is your first fill?

@soexcited. Let us know how your fill went today!

So exciting that everyone is doing well pre and post op!

Irishbookworm, I am one week post op as well. I was so glad to be able to eat mushies this week, I opted for mashed potatoes. Portion control is huge, I felt like because there was still food in the bowl I should eat but my stomach was actually tight. Too afraid of barfing, so I stopped. I am now obsessed that the swelling has gone down and I can "feel" the port. My first fill is also in 5 weeks.

Glad to have stumbled upon this thread! My BMI was 34.6 with no comorbidities, weight 225-227 at 5 feet 8. Not a candidate for my insurance to cover the expense, but certainly at my own expense. The prices were just too high. I opted to have my band done in Mexico, date 12/09/09. I was scared, nervous and excited. Overall, no regrets. I consider this an investment in my future. After my last weight loss attempt, I lost about 10 pounds only to gain them back and seemed to be stuck at 225 for what seemed like forever. Yes, larger people are like oh you look ok at your current weight. Well I don't feel OK!!! Thin people are evil and can never understand how it feels to be fat, so I just let them be evil because they don't understand this particular struggle. Let's stay on the path and make our decision for a life change successful! Thanks fellow low BMI'ers!! Hugs

Hello Everyone, I am really considering Lap Band Surgery in Mexico. I have narrowed down to a few Surgeons in Tijuana. TJ because it's so close to the US Border and just seemed easier to fly to San Diego and be transported direct across the border. My only reservation is after care here in Chicago. I have seen quite a few people mention places here that will see me, just afraid of price gouging. Outside of confirming that a Doctor here in Chicago (and the immediate surrounding area) will accept me as a patient....any additional advice? Thanks!!