Hi all,

Just wanted to say that I'm back from Tijuana where I had my band surgery with the Bajanor Hospital...DH and I ended up staying an extra day, since I didn't anticipate having surgery so late in the day (9pm) and having to leave only 18 hours later! (duh) Anyway, that whole extra day was really helpful and I felt a LOT better...

Again, I want to thank everyone for sharing their experiences and information...you all have been a priceless resource for beginning my journey...so happy to be on the LOSING side!!! :clap2:

M.

Jack, that was funny. I'll admit it!

Welcome to Bandland, M.! Congratulations!

Welcome to bandland!

Thanks all! Wow, it's been a week now and I'm already down 7 lbs...crazy!

Mithow, I am thinking of going to Monterrey Mexico and having my lap band done with Dr. Roberto Rumbaut. I was wondering if you set up a nutritionist, a support group, and a physician that would take care of fills and any complications here in the U. S. before you went?

I did set up an aftercare Dr. here in the Tampa Bay area. As far as a nutritionist, I haven't done that yet. I figure I'll just follow the diet plan the nutritionist in Mexico gave me for the first 6 weeks and once I get a checkup and fill at about 5-6 weeks, I'll ask for a referral to a good nutiritionist and ask about any support groups. The aftercare Dr. is really important to set up first. Let me know if you have any problems finding one, as I'll let you know the process I went through to find mine, maybe you'll have the same good luck finding one.

Congrats on your decision to get banded!

M.

Thanks for your reply. I found a place in Nashville called Fills Centers USA and they are setting up these centers all across the US just for the purpose or fills, nutritional guide and support. I think I am going to go with them. I talked to one of the representatives and she is going to email me more info. Thanks again...

Mithow, happy to see everything went well for you and that youre home safe and banded. Welcome to bandland!

M,

I am scheduled for lap band @ Bajanor on 3/3. Could you tell me how it was and if you were happy with your decision to go there? Thanks!

IslandMom

Mithow....Welcome to bandland.... you are an official banster!!! Glad you are on the losing side!

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I was banded by Dr. Rumbaut. You see a nutrision person while at his office. I was treated wonderfully and I am 3 weeks post op. I am also doing fills at fills USA, but in Boynton Beach Florida.

Let me know if I can answer any questions..,..

Hey Any one have sugery with Dr Kuri tj I am scheduled kathleen

Anyone have success with banding at the Banjanor Obesity Center?

I am seriously considering this location for my surgery, were you satisfied and what was your total cost?

Anyone here that was banded by Dr Rudolfo Sanchez in Monterrey?

I am seriously considering this location for my surgery, were you satisfied and what was your total cost?

Hi fordmotor, I had my band surgery done at Bajanor about 3 weeks ago. I'm doing very well and had a great experience there. My total cost was $8,550 ($8000 for band, surgery fees, hosptial stay, airfare & hotel for one night. $350 was for my husband's airfare. $100 was to stay an extra night at the hotel & the last $100 was for the change in our plane tickets to stay an extra night)...hope this helps.

Mithow

Hi Mithow,

I am new to this site. I am in the research phase of this big decision. I am pretty sure I am going to have the surgery done at Bajanor and would love to hear more about your experience.