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.

I am new to this site but have been banded before it slipped not due to original french surgeon or the band, mid-band, (stupid US doctor bumped during gallbladder removal where he also cut through my bile duct) Anyway can't afford to go back to France or do in US and there appears to be some very qualified Doc's in Mexico but for some reason I've got a good feeling about dealing with DR. Carlos that runs Banajor. I would love any input!

Thanks April

10/02 Dr. Frering LYON, FRANCE

lost over 100lbs and maintained

9/05 removed:(

up 70lbs

I have been researching lap banding and the banajor location. Did you feel comfortable with this option in TJ? I'm a little nervous about it, and would be travelling by myself? Thanks, and congrats Mithow on your success!

Thanks,

Samantha

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

Dr. Sanchez did my band for me. I am extremely pleased with my band. He and his staff are wonderful.

Has it been hard to find someone in the states to do your fills? And is it expensive?

I haven't had any problem and I live in North Louisiana. If i don't have any problem here, you shouldn't have problem else where. Fills in my area have been anywhere from $150-$450. Fills with flouro run higher but have been worth it.

I'm heading to Banajor the 3rd of April and getting banded that same day. Then I'm scheduled to fly back home on the 5th. It's a short stay but having been banded before I'm not worried. I'm just so excited now that my flight is booked and my downpayment paid. My total cost to banajor is $6900, that includes everything but my airfare and roomservice I suppose. I'm paying it all through paypal because I'm using credit cards. I really like that Banajor is going to have 3 bariatric surgeons (the lead surgeon is Inamed Certified) doing the surgery inaddition to the Anesthesiologist and nursing staff most clinics tell you three surgeons/doctors but they're including the anesthesiologist in that. I'm going by myself so I wish I knew who else is having surgery that day just to do an early email introduction. Maybe Dr. Carlos can send them my email address to see if they are interested in contacting me?

I loved my mid-band from before so I'm getting another one. There aren't many differences for getting aftercare and fills than the Inamed but long term the mid-band has lower errosion and slippage rates as long as placed using pars flaccida technique. If you've ever had the chance to touch the different bands you'd really get why I like the mid-band, it's not firm and formed like the Inamed. I've been really interested in the Heliogast but it seems to have too many quirks that need to be worked out, leading to lower total weight loss for many patients.

Anyway, I'd love to hear from anyone with any info on Banajor. I guess I feel I can never be too informed. I love to know every detail. How are the hospital beds and pillows? I tend to get post-op migraines and the pillow can make a real difference. I'm hoping my latex sensitivity and Iodine allergy aren't too much of a hassle plus the fact that this will be my 4th abdominal surgery (1st band lap. placed and removed and an open complicated gallbladder removal.) I'm wanting to lose the weight I've gained back since my band removal by next spring so my husband and I can start a family. I turn 33 this year and he turns 34 so we're both anxious for that too!

April

Dr. Frering 10/02 (removed 9/05)

Banajor 4/3/06