Hello To All:

Just got confirmation of surgery date. October 21st, performed by Dr. Ortiz, in Tijuana, Mexico. Decided not to tell any of my friends, till after, becuase I had mentioned Mexico a few months ago, and they had a fit. Did any of you have that same problem? We are excited, and looking forward to getting back home, and past the liquid stage. After reading all your info on this site, the liquid stage could be 1 week, 2 or more! Guess it depends on the Dr. and your body. I am walking on my treadmil, at least 4 days a week now, and how soon can I resume that after surgery. I have this fear of dislodging the band! What about sit-ups? Would like to try and build some muscle, if that is possible after all these years!

I found a Dr. here in Oregon, who will do the fills, but he sure is expensive! $450 per fill. Hope I don't have to have too many!

More questions to come.

Thanks,

Sharbythesea

Congratulations on your date! I am being banded on Oct. 18th.

I would suggest asking your doctor how soon you can start exercising. Make a list so you know all the questions you want to ask him when you see him. That is what I did, and I was glad that I did.

Please keep us posted on your surgery.

We had surgery Monday and came home Wednesday. We Just began telling people today. I am glad we waited. I did not want people trying to talk us out of it.

I too am having surgery in Monterrey Mexico on Oct 19th. I am going alone because my husband can't come and we have three kids 14,13,and 9 all in school and involved with many activities. I don't want our family to know either ---at least not now. I have to much to do to get ready to go and I do not want to spend time explaining everything when I need my strength emotionally to just get through it and done with....Good luck with everything !

You are very, very wise to be walking on that treadmill now. As soon as you can, get up and walk often - after your surgery. This will help w/ the gas pains, prevent pneumonia, and help you recoup faster.

Please follow your particular Dr's. orders. They all say something different. Please give yourself time for that band to anchor and your stomach to heal before you run solid food through it.

I was banded locally. But I'm still a "Closet Bandster". Only my husband and 2 friends know. That is just a personal decision each of us has to make for themselves. But once you tell, you can't untell. Best of luck to you on your journey to a healthier life change for you and your family!