:clap2: Well, I'm on my way...

Surgery with Dr. Ortiz this Thursday in Mexico.I feel as ready as I think I can.Found one other person that will be there the same time I am. Anyone else? This forum is a real inspiration and makes me feel secure knowing I always have somewhere to go and share what I am going through. After reading so many stories, questions and vents it is hard to believe that I'm finally making the big move, although I am still a bit unnerved at the immensity of my decision. It's HUGE..somewhat like my thighs... Wish me luck and I will let y'all know how it goes!

Good luck with everything!!! My surgery is booked for July 27 and I can feel thr nerves coming up. Wishing you well!

Good Luck!!!!

Good luck! It will be worth it in the end!

Monk,

I have a friend, stephanie who is being banded by Dr Ortiz on Friday July 14.... You may see her and her friend Judy by the pool or in the lobby....

Good luck to you.

Hi Stella, Thanks for the heads up. Just finished packing and I feel better knowing there are going to be others there when I am. I'm getting so nervous that I am not hungry. Alert the media! Eve

Hi, Even I am doing my surgery on July 13th. Gud luck to u. Shall keep in touch. Are u following any pre operation diet?

My surgery is also this Monday with Dr. Tashjian in Beverly Hills. I am so scared! My sister was banded yesterday and I was there to see everything. At least now I know exactly what to expect. She says the only thing that hurts are the incisions. The Co2 bloating does not hurt (what I was afraid of). She says she feels a slight pinch when she has to get up to go to the bathroom and some soreness. I think the effects of the anesthesia and sore throat from the breathing tube is more bothersome than the actual surgery. Her procedure lasted 40minutes and Dr. T says mine will last about 50. My sister is significantly less overweight than I am, so I hope my recovery goes as smooth as hers seems to be going. Dr. T also says that if he goes in with the scope on Monday and he sees that my liver is still too fatty to do the surgery, he'll postpone it. I think that makes me more nervous than anything else. And can I mention that I am so sick of chicken broth? Good luck everyone!! :confused:

Hi

Good luck to u. Wats ur start weight? Shall keep in touch to discuss our progress to gether.

My starting weight is 336 (ouch!) Not sure how I got here...