:clap2: I am soooo excited - Cannot pronounce the name of my actual surgeon but I have been corresponding with Dr. Carlos Alessedrini and he is very informative. I currently weight 262.5 with a BMI of 41 I think. My husband is so suportive of this - he's a tight wad so I was shocked he agreed to pay the money to have this done - but we have been researching for 2 years now. I was glad to find this forum so I can see what to expect. Can't wait to visit Mexico either. I'll keep all informed.

sincerely, drangonfly-wings

Congrats on being banded. You will love it!

Thank you for the welcome - I do have a question about banding - will they put any saline in at the time of surgery? My md said cost of fills in Mexico are $175 what do they run stateside?

Sincerely,

drangonfly-wings

Dragonfly, the surgeon typically leaves the band empty when they place it. The stomach swells so that is why. As far as fills go, my surgeon costs $200 a fill. Julie

Congrats! Let us know how it goes. I will be going to Mexico if my isurance denies me. I would love feedback on good doctors there. I wish you the best!!!