I am 22 years old an have been heavy my entire life. I just found out today 8/5/03 that I am going to be banded on 8/29/03. I am so excited and can't wait for this tool for weight loss to become a part of me. I have not been able to do so many things because of my weight. I am hoping that in time I will be able to do some of those things. I would like for those of you who have been banded to let me know your experiences so that I have an idea of what to expect. I will be seeing Dr. Rodolfo Sanchez in Mexico.

Can't wait to hear from you. Nicole:cool:

I'm with you, Nicole! August 20 is my date and I am so looking forward to learning a new way to live.

Stick around here, we want to hear how you're doing!!

Nicole, I just got back from Monterrey on Sunday, Aug. 3rd. Dr. Sanchez performed my banding and I love it. I loved the people there and the architecture and the care that they give you while you are there. I was never treated with so much care here in the U.S. Dr. Sanchez is extremely talented. He is an expert in his field.

You'll be fine.

Barb

Hey Nicole, Barb and Alexandra too

I'm also going to have Dr. Sanchez do my band on 8-14-03. Too cool! I'm getting so excited. Barb did you meet AnnMarie? she seems so nice, did you go by yourself? was it done at the ODC in Garza Garcia, or the new hospital? Is there anything you can think of to bring besides pjs, toothbrush....?

Vera

Vera, Yes, I met AnnMarie and she is nice. I also met Alex, Eloy, Sady, Dr. Sanchez, Elmo and others there and all are too sweet. I really loved this experience. I did not go alone, I took my sister and mother. If they had known that we would be staying at the hotel instead of the hospital...they could've brought their bathing suits. There is a beautiful pool at the hotel (Novotel) where we stayed. Ya know, I don't know what hospital it was (Iknow, strange), but it was about 2 min. from the hotel and it was beautiful - all marble and very clean. I kept all of my personal things at the hotel and had to have my family bring over some shampoo, deordorant, make sure that you buy some gasX for later in the day, or the next morning. You may want to bring a puzzle or crossword book or a novel for the overnight stay.

Good Luck

Barb, Sodus, NY

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