I was banded in Tijuana Mexico, on Oct.02.07.By doctor Lopez Corvala.

at the time i was 260lbs, after four fills am down to 220 lbs. but i feel i

can't get out of the 220 range.Thats why am glad i founded this site. I

don't feel alone anymore. I am part of a special group of people the Banders.Am hoping to return to Tijuana before the year is up,for one final check up by the doctor. Hope by then am less the 220lbs.:cursing:

Judy;

Congrats on your success, I applaud you.

I hope uptownmami considers your advise.

Keep up the good work, We all know it's not eeeeasy. Bug!

Deb;

Your big day will be here before you realize it.

Don't stray from your goal!!. You did good starting

your pre-op diet nice an early. Bug!

uptownmami;

Heed some solid advise from jbflorida (judy).

Bug!

Thanks Bug57for the hello. Everyone seems to be doing well and getting over their surgeries except for me. I haven't even had mine yet. After waiting for 6 weeks I finally had my first consultation with the surgeon on Tuesday and he said yes I was a good candidate for Lapband. :thumbup:Than his wife came in and gave me all the referrals and the booklet etc. So far I have had the psychological evaluation and she said yes I am good to go and would let the Surgeon now. She did suggest a few more visits as I do have a few issues I would like to work through but it was not manditory. (do tell where is the spell checker?) I have my first of two nutrition classes scheduled for July 31. I need a blood work up done as the one done 2 months ago is a bit old as I had been given new meds after that one was done. Plus I have been referred for a cardiac evaluation. Why I am not sure as I have no heart problems. I forgot to ask why. I don't need a sleep apnea evaluation or anything else done. When those 4 things are done I call the surgeon back and meet again.

I was off this week and have next week off too so I am going to try for the blood work up on Monday and hopefully I can get the cardiac evaluation done too. I was told I do have to spend the night otherwise my insurance will not pay for the surgery. I don't mind as I am alone and was concerned I might not have been able to drive myself home the same day. I do have to meet with my PCP and Pain Management Dr as I have to change two of my Meds as the Surgeon will not allow me to take them once I have the surgery.

So things are progressing and now I get to learn how to show that progression on my signature line or is there a special place where all that is done?

Amanda C

Thanks Bug57for the hello. Everyone seems to be doing well and getting over their surgeries except for me. I haven't even had mine yet. After waiting for 6 weeks I finally had my first consultation with the surgeon on Tuesday and he said yes I was a good candidate for Lapband. :thumbup:Than his wife came in and gave me all the referrals and the booklet etc. So far I have had the psychological evaluation and she said yes I am good to go and would let the Surgeon now. She did suggest a few more visits as I do have a few issues I would like to work through but it was not manditory. (do tell where is the spell checker?) I have my first of two nutrition classes scheduled for July 31. I need a blood work up done as the one done 2 months ago is a bit old as I had been given new meds after that one was done. Plus I have been referred for a cardiac evaluation. Why I am not sure as I have no heart problems. I forgot to ask why. I don't need a sleep apnea evaluation or anything else done. When those 4 things are done I call the surgeon back and meet again.

I was off this week and have next week off too so I am going to try for the blood work up on Monday and hopefully I can get the cardiac evaluation done too. I was told I do have to spend the night otherwise my insurance will not pay for the surgery. I don't mind as I am alone and was concerned I might not have been able to drive myself home the same day. I do have to meet with my PCP and Pain Management Dr as I have to change two of my Meds as the Surgeon will not allow me to take them once I have the surgery.

So things are progressing and now I get to learn how to show that progression on my signature line or is there a special place where all that is done?

Amanda C

Hi Amanda,

glad to know everything is moving slooowly but surely. Best to stay in

the hospital after the procedure. Don't take any chance driving by yourself. It seems everything takes soooolong, but its here before you

know it. best of luck, keep in touch. Bug!

Just wanted to say HI to my Florida buddies. I am in Masaryktown, just a little ways from Spring Hill. It is nice to know there are other bandsters in my area. I am almost a year out and losing ever so slowly...but losing, so I guess I am doing okay. Take care all and the best of luck to you on your journeys....bev

Hi Bev...It looks like you are doing great!!!! Just keep with it. I had an aunt that used to live in Masaryktown. What a weird name for a town!!! Anyway, I wish you the best of luck...keep on truckin'!

Thanks Harkingluv. The town was originally Chek and it was named after the major of that country...Thomas Masaryk. I used to get my mail as Spring Hill also. Now it is either Masaryktown, Spring Hill or Brooksville. I use Masaryktown...but my zip is listed as Brooksville. Been here about 25 years and still don't know where I live...lol

Thanks Harkingluv. The town was originally Chek and it was named after the major of that country...Thomas Masaryk. I used to get my mail as Spring Hill also. Now it is either Masaryktown, Spring Hill or Brooksville. I use Masaryktown...but my zip is listed as Brooksville. Been here about 25 years and still don't know where I live...lol

Bev_ _It seems we're riding a local train to our destination (goal), a long

slow ride. Sometimes stuck between stations, yet, we WILL reach our goal. Bug!

Hi Bev, I'm in Spring Hill so we are neighbors. I am having my surgery this Thursday 7/31. Do you ever regret getting banded? Of course I have the usual concerns, but feel that I am making the right decision.

Hey--65 pounds is nothing to sneeze at--congrats!!! We all get impatient and want it off yesterday, but unfortunately for some of us it is a slower process, but don't let that get you down. At least you are not gaining. Is your band adjusted properly? I wish you continued success and good luck.

Hi Skinnyme52,

To answer your first question..do i ever regret getting the band. I think so at times. I never really wanted to do it...but at my weight and health problems felt it was the only answer. The first few months are the hardest to you get to real food again. Feel free to email me anytime for support. I had a friend that i emailed and it really, really helped me. As to the band being adjusted right...well, i asked the doc if he thought i needed a fill and he said nope. So, there you go. I think that if you lose around a pound a week they think you are doing okay. Good luck on your surgery...I am sure you will do well. Take care...bev

I haven't regretted my decision for even a minute! Love it! Would do it again!

But then, I am not struggling with the food choices and all of the exercise, because I am really ready to let go of this weight. If your head is not in the right place, your body will not follow.

I was going to do this thing no matter what. And I did--from size 20 down 47 lbs and size 12/14 in 3 months. I'm not saying this to brag'--just to let you know that it can be done....with hard work.

Like JBFLORIDA, I also have NO regrets, do it again if I had too!!.

With my blood pressure & BMI down, you know I have no regrets.

skinnyme52, I,m still stuck at 220lbs (from 260lbs) I need another fill,but

I'm staying put for now. The amount of food is much less now,an I have

some restriction.Yes, I'm happy I was banded and I am going to reach

my goal of 175lbs. But please, have an open mind and let your heart

guide you. Bug57:thumbup:

Well, I got the fifth fill (1cc) total of 7cc, in St. pete on 7/31/08.

Overall body inches are down, thats great. Hope this fill hits the

bulls-eye this time.:teeth_smile: BUG57!!

Hi Bug, that's great news about the fill. Hope it does the trick for you. I am 5 days post-op and still feeling a little sick. My incisions still hurt and I can't eat much even though it's only liquid. I feel very full right away. I'm down 10 pounds now which is good. How long before you feel normal again? I have been experiencing shortness of breath. I had to go home with oxygen and thought it was the altitude change, but since back in Florida, it hasn't gotten any better. I read somewhere that the swelling causes the lapband to rub against your diaphragm and cause shortness of breath. I don't know if that's the case, but think it might be. I'm sure each day will get better or at least I can hope. Take care and stay in touch.

Sandy