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Okay, so I didn't die in some hovel of a hospital in TJ Mexico in a desperate search for a slimmer figure. I am SOOOO relieved. I prayed for a second chance and the Good Lord above has given it. I can't believe it's true!

I am home and sporting a brand new 9.75mm Inamed Band with 4cc saline capacity, and of course, no fill at this point. Surgery went great, no problems, I'm sore, tired, kinda gassy, but sipping liquid Tylenol and hot tea and a little coffee, happy to be home. I tucked my sweet little ones into bed tonight and next I'm taking a warm shower, dressing the wounds, etc, and going to bed.

Dr Kuri is a lovely man and he has quite a set-up in TJ. It's better than you think, but definately different. More scoop later, but it really was more lovely an experience than I hoped for. Hi to my band buddies...chris, mary,ardee, and then Denise (there for port revision) and a few other folks we met...it was fun!!!

Thanks everyone for your thoughts and prayers...I have a few PMs to answer, let me get this posted and OH! I have a pic of my belly to add to this post, will edit later and post it here.

YAY!!

Well, wish I had fixed my shirt a bit nicer and covered up my chubby belly button but here it is...port incision is one of the ones on my left side...not sure which just yet. I'm sure I'll be able to tell when I unbandage later.

Editing: the port is on the lower left. Oh my word I can't believe I posted this terrible picture of my fat ole belly on the dadgum internet!

Later taters!

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Hi Kathy!

Congratulations on your new band!

I'm so glad to hear your experience in Mexico with Dr. Kuri was more lovely then you hoped for. That is great news!

I wish you lots of success with your new band :)

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Congratulations! I am excited for you... glad to hear you are doing alright.

You seem to be up and at 'em already!! Way to go.

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Kathy,

Congratulations! Thank you for the pic, been dying to know what it looks like!

Happy Recovery!

D

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Welcome to the land of the banded Kathy. Glad all went well and you are on the road to recovery.

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Yeeaaahh Kathy! Welcome to the Bandwagon!

So very glad you had a smooth exprience. Lots of thoughts and prayers were heading your way!

When are you able to get your first fill?

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I am happy to hear that everything was so pleasant for you. I hope my experience will be as pleasing. I will be banded in MX on April 20th.

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