:help:WHAT TO DO??? Am I normal, or should I be worried? I eat pretty much like I used to... I do get choked up if I dont chew well, so am I tight enough?

Thanks for any help! Also please IM me at yahoo if you can chat! bandster_gal@yahoo.com

Thanks!:faint:

What was your starting weight?

I started at 214 now I am at 207

Have you had a fill yet? The band works best for most folks with a fill. It's good you have restriction, but it sounds as if you need a little more?

Im hoping that's what it is. He said that I had a lot of air and then put in just a little he said...

Hang in there and schedule that next fill. A little bit can make a big difference...you'll know it when you get there. The band will bite back a bit harder and you will feel so full so much sooner, you won't want the bigger portions! Find that feeling/sensation and memorize it! When you have "head hunger", you'll need to remember that and stop. It's a little dance between your body, your mind, and your band. You have only just begun. Don't worry!!!

The Best Me,

How did you like Dr. Kuri? My surgery is scheduled for Tues. 1-24-06 and everyone that I have talked to at is office is very nice.

The Best Me,

How did you like Dr. Kuri? My surgery is scheduled for Tues. 1-24-06 and everyone that I have talked to at is office is very nice.

I'm a very happy Kuri patient. And I saw the pics of the new hospital, have you seen them on his website? Much much nicer than what I experienced! And still I'm a happy bandster. They will take good care of you. Congrats! And keep us posted!

bandster_gal, let us know how your next fill goes. I'm betting it will make a big difference! Good luck!

Why is everyone getting it done in Mexico???:wink:

Why is everyone getting it done in Mexico???:wink:

Cause the craptacular service of the average insurance in the United States is simply appauling. The Lap Band was developed there and can be done for a low price professionally. I hate insurance companies since they denied my mother so much over the years. She is litterally falling apart. I have BCBS of Calif and they cover everything, she has BCBS of Illinois and she gets nothing. I hate those scamming life sucking bastards.

I am of Mexican descent and my uncle is a Mexican doctor, but no way, no how would I have surgery in Mexico!!!! They simply dont have the standards of care that we have here in the states and there is a reason why so many docs here in the states wont take patients banded in Mexico. Be very very careful, I wouldnt do it, but know for some there is no other alternative, but I pray you'll be ok.