Everything went well as far as I can tell. The staff was friendly and helpful. All 9 of us being banded that day were fun and we helped each other get through the morning. We had a lot of fun talking before our surgeries. I felt most at ease after talking to the surgeon, Dr. Ortiz. What a down to earth great guy he is!!! I know I chose the right doctor. I am two days post and am feeling pretty good. I just have to get rid of some gas and decide what to take for the little acid reflux I think I have. Otherwise, things are great. My surgery was done in Tijuana so I am close to San Diego. I have three former students who live and work in San Diego now, so I contacted them and they showed me around town. I probably walked too much, but it was good to get out. I fly back home later tonight. I am so glad that the process is over, although, since I was self pay, my process was shorter than others. Everybody stay strong!! :tongue2:

Congratulatons Bando! You are all down hill from here!

Bando, How do you do it? Get banded and then go walking about? Wow! I got banded on Monday and I can't even imagine sitting in a car that long, going to the airport and sitting in a plane. Wow! Doesn't your port incision hurt? Pass on some of your strength, would you!? :0

I am concerned about my cousin who had the lapband surgery Tuesday, June 10th. She is still in the hospital due to being nauseated. Did any of you experience this problem? I am doing the six month diet for insurance purposes and will probably be having my surgery in the fall. I am getting a little aprehensive now.

Cheryl

I wouldn't worry. I stayed in overnight also and am VERY glad I did. I was able to get antinausea and pain meds IV that way and I definately used them both multiple times. I also felt way better when I came home that I would have if I had come home that same evening. Each time I slept from the pain meds and then got up and walked around I felt better. I think it's good to stay overnight, myself.

WaY to Go !!! Best of Luck .

Gratz!!!!!!

:thumbup:Congrats!!!! I am next week and can't wait!!!