I was just banded on Friday, March 13th, in Plano by Dr. Manuel Castro. Here it is Monday and I am back at work already. Of course, I have a desk job so that makes it a little easier but it's about 3:40 p.m. and my back is starting to hurt a little. Things have gone really well the first couple of days (down 6 lbs already) and I am looking forward to getting about a month down the road! I'm just relieved that it is finally done!

congratulations on your band, and good luck. It's really good to hear you are doing well and back to work. I have been wondering about that. My surgery date is April 16th and I was really hoping I would be able to go back to work within a week. I have a desk job also. So sounds like it could be possible.

Congrats on your band! I too have a desk job, but I took three days off of work (butted up against a weekend). I went to Mexico for my surgery so I had some travel time to put in the mix as well. I was OK when I went back to work, but my port area was very sore and sitting up straight was a bit uncomfortable for me for a few days.

Hi,

Congrats on your band. I have a friend who wants to self pay the surgery and was considering Mexico. I was banded here in Louisiana. If you're banded in Mexico, is it easy to find a Doc in your home state for fills and other maintenance issues? Thanks in advance for your response.

I love being banded. Best thing ever for me.

I was banded in Dallas, Texas and was a self pay. They have a deal where you get pre-op, surgery and some post-op care for $9990.00 and financing is available. That's what I had to do since my insurance wouldn't cover it. They also don't require a few things like a psychological exam when your self pay. That helps save a little $$$. So far, everyone has been great!

Thanks Tammya5,

That sounds like a decent price. I'm hoping my friend chooses to stay a little closer to home.

Thanks for the response.

Have a great Tuesday!!