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Another thing about Dr. Joya, is that for $8000 it included the airfare. I haven't seen another price that included the airfare so I think it is extremely reasonable. And he flew me back to the US first class. I think I was a lot more comfortable in first class than I would have been economy class. I would not have thought to do this on my own either, so I am glad that he made the reservations.

I was banded by Dr. Joya on January 5th. There were 2 other women from the US there with me at that time. I am satisfied with the service provided and felt I was taken care of medically. Of course, I am only 5 days post op, so I can't say much about my results. I can say that I felt Dr. Joya provided what he said he would provide. Let me know your specific questions and I will try to answer them... Good luck with your decision making process!

I am definitely hungrier today, but I am sort of getting used to it. As long as I keep sipping something, water, soup, whatever... then I feel like I am doing something. I am pretty well getting about 1000 calories a day in... and I don't want to go less than that because I don't want my metabolism to shut down. That is also why I am keeping up with the treadmill. Deckedout, the TV is really hard. For some reason I am jonesing over pizza and every other commercial is a pizza commercial. Every other craving I seem to be handling fine for now. I am pretty sure that I am going to be pretty freaking hungry by next week though, like you all say. I will say that fear of consequences is a pretty motivating factor to not eat and I am guessing that fear will remain with me for the next couple of weeks.

Hey Audree, how are you feeling today? I am kinda hungry today but once I have soup then I feel full. I can say I am starting to get used to it. I walked on my treadmill for an hour last night. I walked slow at a 12* incline and kept my HR at 110-120 so I wasn't really working out... but I was moving. Have you tried doing any walking yet? I talked to the two gals who had the surgery the same day I did and they are doing really well too. One of the girls is already down 5 lbs. So that is exciting. I hope everyone else is having a good day today too!

I used Campbells soup because is is the smoothest I think. I ate the entire can of soup but it took me a while and I am really full. I had the coffee this morning at 7:30am and it took me until 10:00 to drink it all (It was a large iced coffee) and I was full and didn't need to eat until 1pm. I don't think I will need to eat again until 6 pm. I have been slowly sipping 2L of Water for the remainder of the time and just finished it.

I had coffee with soy milk this morning too... and I felt full until lunch time. I had watered down split pea soup for lunch which is off target some but still very smooth and light. I am very full especially with water.

Hi everyone.... I woke up hungry today. I had my coffee and am a little bit less hungry but not totally satisfied. Still not as hungry as I was on Sunday but I am very happy it is Day 4/7 of my clear liquids. I went a long time without Diet Coke in my 20's... maybe 7 years or more. I am glad I am getting off of it! I know the only way I would stop drinking it is if I really had to. Since I am not drinking pop anymore I won't retain as much water and I bet my skin will get a lot better like Boo's. I really am happy with how I feel. Surprised and happy. My soreness is about 60% gone and I have no gas pain anymore. If I lay on my left side I can feel some pain where the port is, so I don't lay on my left side on purpose. I was watching my poor OSU Buckeyes getting squashed by Florida last night and thinking about how I would like some pizza. I was not hungry in the slightest. If anything, this fasting period is very valuable for teaching me to recognize when I am having head hunger vs. real hunger. I am amazed at how often food pops into my head just as an association with an event or feeling. Really I thought I was always hungry but now I think a lot of it has to do with food makes me feel good. That's all the news that's fit to print on my end this morning. How is everyone else today?

The burping does hurt... I am burping a whole lot easier and with less pain today. So far yesterday was my worst day. Maybe today will be your worst day Audree....

Lynners.... HA... Very funny story on a serious subject. You could use that as an interoffice weapon, perhaps.

I don't see the difference between drinkable yogurt and creamy soup. I am supposed to be clear liquids 7 days, creamy liquids 7 days, pureed stuff 7 days, mushy stuff 7 days. I think the first 7 days will be the hardest. I was starving yesterday, better today. Broth and juice just doesn't have any calories and I am a little weak also but not so bad. I am continuously sipping on soup or water or juice. I miss my Diet Coke I can tell you that. I am glad I am stopping it but sad to see it go also. I love my Diet Coke. I find it interesting the amount of emotional attachment I have to food. Not being able to eat anything, not being that hungry and actually being afraid to eat anything is forcing me to really confront why I want food. Most of the time I want it to make me feel good. I will be interested to see what you eat tomorrow Audree... we will be over halfway as of tomorrow!

Audree is back in the full swing of things I see. Keeping us informed and on purpose! Thanks Audree!

Audree the homemade soup in Mexico was totally awesome! I couldn't stand just the broth stuff so I have been straining some soup which has been better. I am starting to get hungry now that it is getting later in the day. Hot broth is a lot more satisfying to me than just juice.

Hey Audree, I am doing A LOT better today. I think the plane ride home was a little stressful. I had a slight fever last night... 100.4* and I think it was because I was tired. No fever this morning and I am at work and feeling fine. I am also not hungry, I feel fine with my juices and Water. I don't feel at all hungry which is how I felt yesterday. I am going to get some of the Wolfgang Puck broth for lunch and dinner because I think the broth helps a lot to make me feel satisfied. I am going to say it is a little too early for me to report that this is a true weight loss BUT my scale has me down 2lbs from when I left on Friday...

No joke, I flew back from Mexico today from my WLS. Four people from first class had to move back to coach because we were front heavy. I swear it wasn't my fault.

Yes I am... but better now that I am at home. The plane food smelled really good. Also I hadn't had any broth or anything all day. Now that I am home and had broth I feel a lot better. How about you?

When I lived in Columbus, the Macy's had a stylist on staff. She was awesome. And free. It was great fun to use her services. I believe that many Macy's and Nordstrom's offer the same services. Free. You make an appointment and there is a private dressing room and she went out and got all the clothes and brought them back.

It actually was easy to fly for the most part. Except for in first class they bring around all kinds of yummy food. An omelette and fruit the first flight and chicken or veggie pizza the second flight. I really can't imagine eating anything right now but it did smell good. I came home and just had broth which was pretty satisfying. I still am having some gas pressure but walking does help. Audree glad you are back and feeling alright. I also feel pretty good I am happy to report.

Decked out... sounds like you had a rough night... Ouch! I am in the DFW airport waiting for my flight back to Virginia Beach. My surgery went really well on Friday. I woke up and am definitely sore but they must not use narcotics in Mexico because I am wayyyyy more alert and less tired than any surgery I have had in the US. I am sure it is due to drug choice though. As for soreness, I am pretty sore. But I would say less sore than my abdominal lipsuction 5 years ago and more sore than my gallbladder surgery in 2005. But my gallbladder surgery I was sooo out of it that I would say this overall is better. The gas pain is definitely the thing that hurts the most but it also feels like I did 1000 situps. There wre 2 gals that were there at the same time as me having the surgery so it was really nice to have them there. We all went to the hotel together and ate dinner together. One of the girls was fluent in Spanish so that also really helped. I have to say that I was hungry on Saturday. I had a bowl of chicken broth and that satisfied me. I have to say that I have a lot of head hunger. On the flight from Mexico to Dallas, I was business class and they served an awesome looking omelette. I had juice. My doctor included the airfare in the price of $8000 and he flew me back business class and first class. I can say that it is worth it for the upgrade. Sitting is a little bit difficult just because of the gas I think. Anyway, this is long so I will step off... thanks for thinking of me guys!

I am pretty nervous too but this site and the support on it makes it sooooo much better. My first thought will probably be Audree, haha. Good luck Sister!

Hey mypov... my surgery is tomorrow so I am thrilled to read your post! YAY you!

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When someone says, I wish I had as many guys/girls as I wanted, I say be careful what you wish for!

I am so psyched Audree... I am packing tonght too. I went to the bookstore to get some books to read tonight. Going to get my GasX and liquid Tyelenol tonight.

This thread made me laugh. All I know is if anyone tries to get me to buy or wear "skinny leg jeans/pants/leggings" they are going to get hurt. Badly. I watch the show What Not To Wear all the time, and it is hilarious and very informative. However, I like to watch other people's clothes get trashed on tv, not my own. I don't tell my friends or family that I like this show anymore because I am afraid they will secretly nominate me. They might think I would like to be on this show. But in reality I would have to hurt them. Badly.