I was banded in Tijuana at the Bajanor Hospital. I started out weighing 249 pounds, with a 34.9 BMI, and qualified due to family history, a long history of failed weight loss, and a current pre-diabetic diagnosis (PCOS and hyperinsulin response). I am currently at 234 pounds and holding there for the past week. It is the same weight I get "stopped" at without the band. Of course, I am waiting to get through that barrier and I have yet to get a fill, but I will. I still have questions and concerns. I guess I didn't know enough to ask the right questions when I had opportunity -- a person can only know what they know at the point they know it. For now, this is my introduction. I will continue to follow the regimen for eating and address the questions on my first fill the end of March and search these forums for similar questions. Wishing the Best for Everyone,

Becky

Hello Metal Tigress,

I too was banded in Tijauna by Dr. Haucuz and was thrilled with him. I'm 54 and, like so many, have struggled with my weight since I was 10 or 11 years old. Enough is enough!

You'll get over this hump. I haven't had a fill yet but have one scheduled at my 6 week mark!

Megret

I was banded on 2-9-07 by Dr. Ortiz in Mexico and it was great. I have tried not to weigh myself on a daily basis. I want to feel the results in my clothes first. I think the weight loss will speed up once we start eating 3 real meals a day and exercise. Our bodies have been adjusting to the band and to our post op diet. I think my body went into survival mode when I started the post op diet. I am down 10 pounds so I feel great about that. I still have a few days left on the post op diet and then I get to eat real food and start exercising more.

Good luck!

Hello Metal Tigress,

Today is both of our 1 month bandiversary!!! How do you feel so far and how much weight have you lost? I am feeling great except that I really need that first fil. I have lost 17 pounds to date. I was hoping for more but lately I have been able to eat more than I should. I have been really using will power and hope to continue loosing but I really need that fill. My fill appointment isn't until April 14th so I'll just have to be strong!!

How are you doing????