Veras banded, Just got Banded 8/14/03 in Monterrey Mexico by Dr. Sanchez. It was an eventful trip, Airflight to Houston then Mexico and back plus the surgery all in 4 days. The staff there is great but I truly Love Dr.Sanchez he is a very warm and loving man. Its been 4 days since my surgery and I don't have much pain mostly gas and thanks to all the reading on this websight I've identified it like shoulder pain which I've never had before and am doing a lot of walking. I was walking 2 hours post-op all over the place with my IV. Jeanette, Barb, Wayne, Libby, Rosemarie and Sheryle the gang in Mexico Say Hi!

Thanks for this Forum and all the personal information of your experiences.

Alexandra I thought of you a lot, I believe you've only have few more days. I hope your Surgery is as calm and painless as mine. You'll be on my mind and I'm sure you'll let us know how it went. Robin and Wednesday your my inspiration I know its been a lot of work, look at you now! Alex, Leo, Dawn, Alexis, Annette... thanks for your insights and knowledge.

This my official introduction. My name is Vera I'm 44, live in Caif. I too was 180 at 13, struggled all my life up and down the scale. I had Ulcerative Colitis and had my colon removed at 40, lots of predisone and meds prior to surgery (if anyone needs info on this, E-mail me...) I Have a 6 year old girl, 245 at birth and a 2 year old boy 265 at birth, I don't recommend having children in your 40s its hard on the body. I actually told people I was eating for 5. I Still have baby fat lol. I do work full time as an Antenna Test Engineer. O ya the Insurance game, basically nothing wrong with me just fat, opt not to fight the Insurance battle. My husbands been my best supporter, He believe your Health comes first.

Now for new goals! I've learned its not just achieving goals, but enjoy the process of getting there. Enjoy each day.

Vera:rolleyes:

WOW Vera, congrats!! I see you are doing well, and that is very good. I am joining you in 11 days. Right now I'm a wreck. I hope my procedure goes just half as smoothly as yours.

Hi Vera, It's Barb. Back and doing fine. Can't believe that now I am looking forward to my 1st fill.

Glad to hear that your surgery went well.

Take Care

Hi Vera--congratulations on a smooth surgery! Thanks for the encouraging words. Nice to meet you!!