Hello Everyone,

Just wanted to say thinks for all the support I have found on this site. I was banded in Tijuana, Mexico by Dr. Francisco Gonzalez on Monday 4/14. As of today I have lost 7 lbs and I feel great. The surgery and the surgery center seemed wonderful. I have only had one previous surgery in the states, a tubal ligation and this was much easier. The day after surgery I flew 4 hours and rode in a car for 3 hours with no discomfort whatsoever. That night I took 1 pain pill and the next night I took 1 pain pill and that's it! I feel great.

I really recommend walking ASAP after surgery. I has up and trotting down the halls within a half hour after I woke up. I think it made a big difference. No one really encouraged me to walk that soon so you need to take responsibility for yourself and just get up and do it. I am 58 years old and finally decided I didn't want to spend the rest of my life looking for plus size stores (and I love to shop), I wanted the energy and that "feel good feeling" I would get when I lost weight but always gained it back (plus more). My husband has been so supportive and up to this point I have only told a few others. Mexico was a good decision for be because of being self pay. Something about paying for the surgery yourself can add that little extra desire to make this work, and I know this will. Feel good about your decision and then go for it.....

Blessings,

Sally

So great to hear your story ..I am 59 and waiting for the last minute approval of insurance.

I was so happy to hear about your progress .I too can't wait to shop in real stores.

Keep up the good work and thank-you for your message .It really helped .

AZChick

Congratulations, Sally!

I'm glad things went so well for you.

When I first read about people going to Mexico, I have to say that I was having all kinds of scary thoughts. I've really been educated on this topic by everyone here who has had their surgery there.

I hope you continue to heal so wonderfully.

Sally, it's great to hear that you are doing so well and have such a positive attitude! I'm sure it won't be long before you are no longer shopping in plus size stores.

Hey Sally, my lap-band buddy! (We were at Dr. Gonzales' office getting banded the same day!)

Good to hear you're doing so well! I'm getting along great too--just can't wait for the remainder of this bloating to go away, but I'm sure in a couple days it will. So yes, I made the 5-hr flights back to South Dakota and even made it through work on Wed and Thurs--Yay!

Have one question for ya though, Sally... How are you doing with getting those antibiotics down?? Do you crush them? They're nasty and so big that I'm afraid not to break 'em up... just curious about your luck (and thanks again for "halfing" them with me!!)

Take care and stay in touch!!

Jaclyn:wink2:

Hi Jaclyn,

So great to hear from you, I have been thinking of you and wondered how work went. Actually I don't have any problem with the pill. Dr. G said pills would be no problem till we get our first fill. My incisions are healing up great so I don't anticipate any problems but you should probably finish them up. You are going to be such a beautiful bride. I can't wait to see wedding pictures! I'm trying to figure out how to get my ticker on the sight, any ideas, anyone? Please take care and stay in touch.

Sally

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hi, congrats on being banded and welcome to LBT

I was banded by Dr. Kuri in TJ on Jan 10 and it has been great. His office just called me Friday to touch base.... make sure I am still doing okay. If I have any questions. Great Experience!!!

Good Luck to you it is a wonderful tool for weight loss.