I have been reading this site since before my surgery in March. I have even posted in several threads but while jumping around on different topics, I found this one today. So, basic facts- I live in Arlington, Texas, I was banded in Mexico by Dr. Sanchez on 3-27-06 (Monterrey). I was at 238lbs at my highest and am down to about 175lbs.-give or take the day. Dr. Maese in Dallas does my fills and I have had a hard time getting adjusted to a place I feel good. Right now , I am at 1.9 which feels a little tight but we'll see.. My band is the 9.75,(I think). I would have to get my paper work out to see and it is too early to get that energetic.:notagree I look forward to being more involved and getting to know some of you fellow bandsters! Mary Luke

Hey Mary! Greetings from Harlingen, Texas! I was also banded by Dr. Sanchez! You are doing great with the lbs. lost!!! The restriction thing is very tricky. If you feel a tad tight be super careful with food choices for a while. I have found that I prefer to be on the loose side,,,,slower weight loss for me, but I dont mind. I would be pretty sure that you have the 9.75cm 4cc band...you can look on the laminated card Dr. Sanchez gave you, it says on the top what size band you have. Welcome to LBT!

Hello from another Texan (Grand Prairie).

Thanks you guys! I felt really good to get responses so fast. The Mexico experience was so good. I wish I could calm the fears and concerns for the people considering it. Many years ago, I lived in Guatemala and had to have emergency surgery there. Again, it was a really good experience. My doctor had been trained at Yale Univ. and was a specialist in the needed area. So, going to Mexico for the lap band was not really a problem for me and I had no insurance coverage for the surgery here. I am happy to answer any questions people might have about Mexico. (I believe there are angels among us too!)