:omg::speechles:omg:Hi everyone i get banded on monday and i am scared to death. I am so nervous about going to Mexico alone, I must be nuts. I have read things about the pre-op and I still don`t know what to do. Dr.s office e-mailed me to drink clear liquids then she said I can drink ensure. that`s

not clear. Maybe I`m just nervous and axiety is kicking in. I don`t know what to even bring. help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am chickening out can I get some motivation and positive feed back. I`m ready for a change but do I have to go all the way to Mexico for it. My Dr. is Huazuc. Someone please reply help is very much needed before I consider canceling.

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Welcome and good luck, I know you'll do fine.

First I want to tell you that you are not alone. Many of us freaked out before we were banded, and a lot of us still freaked out after banding asking "What am I doing????" It's not at all unusual to have moments where you wonder if you should do this. Are you happy at your current weight? Are you healthy? Do you like the way you look now? Can you face the rest of your life the way you are today? I would assume you answered "No" to some or all of those questions, if so, then it's time to so something about it.

Many surgeons want you on a clear liquid diet but to drink something like a Boost or Slim Fast or Optifast or another Meal Replacement drink a couple of times a day so that you are getting the Protein you need.

Here's a couple of links to threads that discuss what to take to Mexico (or when traveling for the band) as well as a checklist of things to have ready when you get home.

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f17/travelling-banding-packing-list-25646/

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f18/leaving-soon-need-packing-ideas-3098/

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f73/post-op-checklists-things-have-before-surgery-14814/

Good Luck!

Thank you for responding sometimes I post things and takes forever for someone to reply. I feel a little better that someone cares because I absolutely have no support from home. Your web sites are very useful. My liquid stage will be hard but i have faith that all things are possible through him that I will make it.

yummiT you will do great. The decision to do this was probably one of the biggest ones you have ever made and probably the best one as well. It is scary, but just know that you are doing good. Drink plenty of fluids to clean out your system. They want you to drink the ensure as it will give you Protein and Vitamins and stuff that your body needs. You will be fine. Just remember there are always people on here to help and support you! Trust me I was a bundle of nerves and had tons of questions. I second guessed everything, but I am doing great and just 6 days post-op. Good luck and try to relax!

Banded July 18, 2007

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Don't be scared! I was banded in Monterrey, MX two weeks ago and it was a wonderful experience. I was very well taken care of and felt absouletly safe. I was freaking out a little too right before surgery, but now that it is over I am 100% happy that I did it. I have lost 14 pounds in two weeks! About the preop diet, they aren't as strict in Mexico. They don't have insurance companies to deal with and most of the doctors there have 10 years or more of experience. You will do GREAT. You've come this far, don't give up now!:clap2:

Ok yummie I can tell you that I almost chickened out as well. AND I got mine here in the states with my family. So I think you going to Mexico doesn't cause you to be scared!

If you are ready to make the committment and change then you should do it. Many people have done it in Mexico, so please don't be scared of that! It is a decision that will change your life for the better, but any change is scary!

I am so glad now that I didn't chicken out, it has paid off! Good luck!

Ok, yummy, if you are doing it for YOU then you are doing it for the right reason. If you are sdoing it for him you are NOT!! Trust me, I am very experienced in this area! Feel free to PM on that subject...

As for telling him, I think you have to do it to have an honest relationship. If you think he is going to try to talk you out of it, then tell him on the way there! I am just amazed that he knows nothing as of yet. Don't let him discourage you in anyway.

I get the band in a couple of weeks. I feel like you. I'm having it done in Tx.. why are you going to Mexico and take a friend with you. I'm going crazy. I feel like I'm wanting to back out, but I'm not!

:omg::speechles:omg:Hi everyone i get banded on monday and i am scared to death. I am so nervous about going to Mexico alone, I must be nuts. I have read things about the pre-op and I still don`t know what to do. Dr.s office e-mailed me to drink clear liquids then she said I can drink ensure. that`s

not clear. Maybe I`m just nervous and axiety is kicking in. I don`t know what to even bring. help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am chickening out can I get some motivation and positive feed back. I`m ready for a change but do I have to go all the way to Mexico for it. My Dr. is Huazuc. Someone please reply help is very much needed before I consider canceling.

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Yummyt, Please try to take it on step at a time. It will all work out. I leave in the morning for Mexico and i am also going alone. I am not scared , i just look at it like a big adventure. Good luck Donna

<p><p>Thanks again everyone and for the record my husband works so much he knows not too much of what i do. he has heard me mention it but he probably didn`t think i was serous.

anyway my first day pre-op not hungry just tired of using the bathroom. i have another question. How can you pm someone what does theat mean Becca because i would love too talk. I hope to do well because i am really looking forward to bein myself again. also how can i get opti-fast i would love to have it if it is good. this is a major step inmy life i just pray that it works out for the best.Please keep the support coming because i sure need it.</p></p>

i got banded 3 months ago.all that you are feeling i felt, i was going to chicken out even when i was on the table, but i am so glad that i did not.it was truly a good decision. you can have a liquid not not only clear liquids. my doctor who is in chicago, says that in mexico they are very experinced in doing the band. they have actually been doing it there longer than in the states. you will do just fine. i cannot wait to hear from you.i don't know if you pray but pray and it will be ok. god will get you through safely. i hope that doesn't offend you.

No that doesn`t because that`s what i have been doin is prayin that i`m making the right decision and lord to see me through. thanks for the words of encouragement. i can`t believe how time is flying. my family members seem to be gettin more and more skeptical as time goes by so am I. my children are wondering where i am goin and what i am doin when i get there. its scary because people today are so mean and we as people have a hard time sticking together. if it is meant for me then consider it done. I am rady for the change in my life and if it means going to tijuana, then tijuana here i come.

yummieT good luck to you and know that you have plenty of support right here. Good luck to you!

Val

I totally freaked out before my surgery. I am so glad I had it done. What you are experiencing is normal. You picked a great reputable surgeon so you will be fine.

yummiT it is natural to feel the way you do, I did. I did not even know but one person that had this done before I had mine done. I did not even know that this site was out there until after I had mine placed. You are in good hands with Dr. Huacuz, He did mine, my partners and her sons just a little over a year and half ago. I just went to see him a few weeks ago I need a slight unfill, I got to tight.

Any way hang in there let us know how it goes.

I am sure it's normal to have these reactions.

There are two people that I know who had the band sugery performed by the same Doctor that you are using.

They are doing GREAT. One had their surgery July 20 and was back at work July 26, 2007. The other person I am referring to had her surgery on July 11th and doing excellent. I am going to ask them to send you a message on the board here so you can hear it from them.

They really did raved over this doctor. They loved him. They were telling me that the patient coordinator met them at the airport and was with them during this process.

Although it seems scary I am sure you'll do just fine and look back over this as one of the scariest moments yet one of the best things you've ever done for yourself.

I wish you the best.