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fduddies, who is banding you?

Pelerojo I am being banded by Dr. Sanchez as well, on the 10th of this month.

I am packing now. We fly out tomorrow. I am so excited that I am litterally bouncing in my chair here. My husband (being the father of a 3 and 4 year old) has asked me twice if I "need to go potty". LOL:D

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I was banded by Dr. Zapata in Monterrey Mexico who works with the Sanchez group....Ready4AChange.................my care was awesome....I have never met a doctor who cared like he did and the staff down there and in the US is wonderful..............Dr. Zapata has joined Dr. Sanchez recently.

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Sorry I can say anything negitive about dr sanchez, I was banded june 21-06. I raqlly liked the guest house. There are others there you can talk with and much more personal then a hotel room. If i can to pick something that i didnt like it would be that the hosipals gowns weren't big enough to cover my bum. The hosipital its self was clean, everyone was helpful and even had locked lockers for personal items. I would refere any of my family to him and know they are in safe hands

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Well...it's now official, they have purchased my ticket and I'm on my way on the 31st of July, banded on the 1st of August with Dr. Sanchez! :clap2:

FD...you had yours yesterday...how are you doing!!!! Tell me EVERYTHING....hopefully all went well and you're in good health.

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cool Brookins!!

FD, I'm especially curious about how the trip back treats you. Was the plane ride and walking around the airport a huge drag...or no big deal?

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I was banded May 26th of this year by Dr. Sanchez. I thought he was really great. THe hospital was super nice...the guest house was amazing. I have felt fine with no isssues...knock on wood. I am having my first fill this thursday..and boy am I ready for it. If I had it to do over...I would still have done things the way I did it.

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i would love to recomend to everybody to get the lap band done in Monterrey,Mexico with doctor Rodolfo Sanchez. i just had my lap band done a month ago,this last june/14/2006

it was a very nice expirience,this doctor and his staff is way too professional. you can check his site .

http://www.ready4achange.com/hub.cfm/lap-band-surgeon/banding-surgeon/dr-rodolfo-de-jesus-sanchez/index.html

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He done mine July 10, 2006 one week ago today. He is fabulous. That's all I can say and so is alma, Marlene and all of his staff. You'll be so proud you picked him. Please tell him Sherri said hi when you see him and tell him I'm doing great.

Good luck and you'll do wonderful. You won't believe how easy it is.

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