hi everyone,

Just wanted to introduce myself. My name is Jean. I was recently banded (2/21/04) in Monterrey Mexico. Dr. Arturo Rodrigez is my doctor. He was really wonderful. The experience was, well sort of perfect. No complications other than being very uncomfortable from the gas.

Anyway, I've been reading the messages posted and am really glad to have found such a supportive forum. I'm really looking forward to getting to know everyone and learning as much as I can from everyone's persepectives.

cheers

j

Hi J!

Welcome! I'm pretty new here myself; in fact I have my first consultation w/ my surgeon this afternoon so I am pretty excited!

I'm glad everything went went for you in Mexico! I have found this board to be a wealth of information and I'm sure you will, too!

Best of luck to you!

Debra

Hi Jean, welcome! And congratulations on your good banding experience. Be sure to come back and let us know how you're doing. Do you have a fill doctor set up locally or are you planning to go back to Mexico for fills?

Hi there Jean

My daughter and I had our surgeries the day before you did with Dr. Rodriguez. I believe, if I'm not mistaken, Diana was on the phone talking with you from my hotel room. I remember the name Jean and she was there for surgery so I am assuming it was you. Where do you live? Do you live in Texas and if so, where? I live in Mcallen. I guess we'll be going over there for a fill at about the same time too. How are you doing so far? We are both healing wonderfully. Heather moreso than me but then she's younger...hell isn't everybody younger than me LOL

I'm not real positive what I weighed the day of the surgery but I am pretty close to sure and if I'm right, I've lost right at 15 lbs.

Keep in touch and let me know how things are going.

Linda

Thanks everyone for your warm supportive replies. This board has become so important for me to hear other voices about this experience.

Debra,

I wanted to e-mail you direct but couldn't find an address for you. I'm from Michigan too. I live in Dearborn and am intreasted in finding a support group near by. Are you connected anywhere? well write me and we can connect if you like.

j