I have been reading and reading and reading this website for the last month and a half. I have posted several times and gotten great advice so I figured it is time I introduced myself.

My name is Lindsay. I live in Austin, Texas. I am 28 and have been struggling with a weight issue my entire life. I am thrilled to have finally found a tool to really help.

After a ton of research, heart ache and fear, I finally took the leap to get banded in Mexico. I do not weigh enough to be covered in the states. I was banded on Tuesday by Dr. Ortiz in Tijuana, Mexico. Dr. Ortiz and Dr. Martinez were wonderful.

I have a wonderful job, a good education, lots of friends, a good family and lots of laughs but my weight was finally to the point where it was causing me to miss out on life.

I consider the band a leap of faith in God, myself, and modern medicine.

Thanks to all of you who have posted. You are brave, honest and inspiring!

Lindsay

Welcome Lindsay and good luck with your band!

Congratulations on your banding, Lindsay, and good luck with everything! We look forward to hearing more from you.

Congratulations on being banded Lindsay!!!! Your story sounds a lot like mine. I just got sick and tired of being fat and tired. I am through with missing out on life and being scared to try new things. I too took a giant leap of faith, crossed the border, and am now living day by day with my new buddy, my band. Best of luck to you on your journey. It isn't easy, but I am so glad I did it. Welcome to LBT.

Welcome to LBT! We have several gals that used Dr. Ortiz, so you will feel right at home!

Hi Lindsay!!! Hope your doing well & welcome to LBT

Thanks everyone. Things are going really well except sour stomach and reflux. Just getting use to the band and the sensitvity now. Is that all normal? Like not eating a couple of hours before bed because it upsets my stomach. Does this get any better?

Thanks again. I know it is an exciting new time. It is also a little scary when your body is adjusting.

Lindsay

Welcome Lindsay! Glad to hear that things are going well, except for the reflux. Hope it gets better for you! I'm like that now, pre-band. I can't eat anything about two to three hours before I go to bed, or I'll be up all night chomping Maalox and feeling miserable.

Pansy