i love forums. when i got a pug, i was obsessed with a pug forum. the information you get is just amazing.

and now, after weeks of research, i decided on lap band so i found a lap band forum!

even though i know i want this, i know i can't get it done here in NV. insurance doesn't cover it. i have been especially lucky in the sense that i don't have any health issues... but how long can that last? i am 5'1 and over 200lbs. i have been on weight watchers for 7 months and have lost 15lbs. i am practically a vegetarian - no red meat, no dairy. my life consists of veggie burgers, whole grains and sugar free. and yet... no real weight loss.

i am at the point in my life where i want to settle down and have kids. my husband is excited for me to be happy again.

i'm seriously considering going to Mexico for the surgery... but when you say that, the first thing most people think of is some filthy backwater clinic in the middle of nowhere. after my research, i know that the majority is NOT like that... but... i still worry. i want the best that i can get.

so far 2 names stick out - Dr. Ortiz and i can't remember the other off hand, (rumbart?). i would like to do it sooner, rather then later.

i think i'm just rambling now. i just wanted to say hi and how glad i am i found this forum!!! your stories are totally inspirational!!!!!!! :clap2:

First Welcome!

Second: you will find info about Several Mexican Band Doctors on this forum

Third: Do a search for Mexico and you will hit a ton of threads.

My opinion of Mexican Band Surgery changed after reading all the favorable postings. KEEP US POSTED!

Good luck with your decision and Mexico. I love my lapband.

go to www.obesitycontrolcenter.com and check out their forum.

I am a very happy bandster that was banded in Mexico. Definitely do your research, there are good and bad, same as everywhere. Just be sure to make follow up care arrangements if you do go out of the states. Also, if you are considering leaving the country to get it done---if you do not already have a passport, it would be a good thing to get going on!

Feel free to ask any and all questions you have...this is an awesome site---full of helpful, knowledgeable people!

Welcome!

Kat