Hello All!!

First and foremost, I would like to say that this site has been extremely helpful. All of you are so helpful and supportive..full of information! Thank You!!! That being said...I am scheduled for surgery in a couple of weeks (july 25th) I am absolutely terrified! :paranoid and excited all at the same time. I have tried and tried to lose this weight and it has been a very long, frustrating journey. Anyway, I've finally decided that the band would be a helpful tool to help me in this weight struggle. I'm trying not to let the fear overtake me. I was originally scheduled for the surgery on June 12th but, I was too afraid of complications, (like how long will you be in pain?) so I post-poned it. I am extremely healthy. I would much rather be a big healthy girl, than a thin unhealthy one. Also, I have a little toddler running around the house :confused: and I'm wondering how much energy will I have after the surgery..I mean, i've literally talked myself out of this surgery time and time again because of fear, and I can't let this fear overcome me anymore. I have to remain positive because that's just who I am..it's always "glass half full vs. empty" for me. Anyway, I just wanted to introduce myself as the "newbie" and hopefully, I will hear from one of you soon? By the way, has anyone heard of Dr. Boe in Schaumburg Illinois? He will be performing my surgery. Thanks again everyone.

5'3; 243lbs

Thought I'd jump in here, I fly out alone tomorrow morning to San Diego also with a 2 hour layover. I'm going alone. Nothing to eat or drink when I get up as I am having my pre-op tests with Dr. Ortiz when I arrive in Mexico. The thought of no coffee is frightening.My husband has been nervous all day and has been trailing me around the house. I'm nervous and have not had much sleep the last 3 nights.I may bum his laptop just to check in while I'm down there. Does anyone know if you can use cell phones there? Eve

Here's a couple of websites that tell you about cell phone use in Mexico:

http://www.mexperience.com/guide/essentials/comms.htm#CellPhones

http://www.mexperience.com/guide/essentials/comms.htm#CellPhones

Sorry, this is the other website:

http://www.tomzap.com/telephon.html

only ten more days luv2luv. How are you doing with the pre-op weight loss? I'm having some difficulty myself. Excited for you!:clap2:

btw, love your ticker Barbara! :biggrin1: