hi every one i`m gettin banded the 30th of july and don`t have the support or help from my husband. I will also be traveling alone do i need to be concerned about going to Mexico and the doctor that is doin it which is Dr. Huazac. Any advice or pointers will help dramatically. i`m also scared that i will not be able to stick to the pre-op liquid diet. any advice is appreciated:help::phanvan

My surgeon was also Dr. Huacuz. He and his staff were excellent. I had my suregry March 20, 07. To date I've lost 65.5 lbs. Victor the driver, is a jewel. I can't say enough good about the staff and his facility. They have this wonderful out of this world mango juice, they start you out on after surgery. It is so good I've been ordering online. They even sent a carton home with me. As for the pre-op diet, this is what I did. Four weeks before surgery I started practicing the diet as such. Since you only have a few days left, just keep in mind the long term goal. You can do it. When you are in doubt, come here for support. You are about to begin a new life. By the way when I had my surgery, I had to use a cane or wheelchair to get around, I was also on several medicines. Not anymore. I walk everyday and I take NO medications at all. If you have any questions feel free to PM me.

wow that is so motivational i will start my pre-op on tomorrow i think i don`t have to start to the 25th. i am so scared yet excited. i have been big all my life and i love to walk. i will walk an our or two 4 to 5times a week. i gained more weight since i new i was gettin surgery a little depressed b/c my husband will not support me. i`m glad you send me such a motivational message. did you do a 5 day pre-op as well.

were you that sore from the surgery. or was this somethin else. you are doin great and good luck on your road to change

Hi! How did your 7/30/07 surgery go? I'm scheduled for 8/29/07, please any and all feedback is appreciated!!! jad