Stacy

Awww lisa.. you need a big hug!There are a lot of people who know where you are comming from and I have actually heard of people having 12cc in a 10cc band so I would still go for another adjustment.. there is also another board where you may find more people who have been in your shoes..www.lapbandtalk.com try there too. Try and keep your chin up and dont give up! I know it is hard but we are all here for ya! Stacy

Also try the Special K water...that is what I have been doing and it works great! Stacy

When we crossed the border a week ago we were asked if we had and alcohol or drug parifinalia(spelled wrong) The next guy didnt ask a thing to the people crossing other than what brought you to mexico. The pharmacies in mexico are wild one on every corner.. We were not asked about prescription drugs at all.

HEY SIS!! I actually weighed myself yesterday and I lost another 10 lbs so 30 total since the pre op diet.. I have not weighed this amout for 3 years I am sooo excited. And to finally be able to have creamy soup...YUMMM Try not to worry your will pick up again... And the 51 before surgery is AwEsOmE!!! Stacy

When you leave the clinic do they give you a list of foods you can/cannot eat and general care of the band.. I am worried about after I leave and what I should eat 2-4 weeks post op.. thanks Stacy

I am febuary 8th... are you coming in on the 10th?? If so I can say Hi!! Stacy

Well I can only answer for myself but I had my appt schedualed 3 1/2 weeks ago... I am sure there may be some sooner than that I am not for sure.You will need to lose a % of weight prior to your surgery to help make the surgery go smoothly I lost 16 lbs in 2 weeks and am still loseing and my surgery is this friday. As far as passport goes until this summer you have to have a drivers license and birth certificate in order to cross the border by land.. if by air you need a passport. Good luck on your journey! Stacy

Hey Jillie, It is because they have to fill your stomach with gas to raise the skin up in order to see what they are doing and after surgery the Gas X strip helps release that gas.. so does walking... lots of walking or else you can have bad gas cramps. Stacy

My flight does not leave till 7:21pm on sunday so I will be there for most of the day..In a way I am kinda hopeing when i fly in on thursday they say wanna do the surgery today?? gives me more time to recoup. So I am sure I will see you all!! How exciting!! Stacy

I wish you girls all the best!! I will be flying back in on the 10th I will give you all an update when I get back... I am pretty scared... just because of the unknown I think.I am sure all will be okay! Stacy

I am sooo nervous..I am kinda freaking out a lil bit but I have lots to do to keep me busy.. My mom will be going with me to mexico so my folks are driving up from arizona and I am getting the house ready before they get here.. I painted all day yesterday and today is deep clean day. I have to go to the store to get my Gas X strips Is there anything else med's wise I should get?? One of my co-workers already noticed a weightloss from the pre op diet.. that felt really good.. she said my butt has gotten smaller..WOOHOO I have not heard that in about 8 years.. I will be soo glad to get rid of the shelf that is sitting back there..lol Hope you all are having a wonderful weekend! Stacy

Yes definatly be careful.. when I lived in San Diego I ran into the District Attourney of TJ and he even warned me do not go down alleys and always travel in 3's if possible in the dark.. best not to walk around at night except at the hotel I think..not to mention there are also some drug wars going on down there a bit away from the clinic but most stuff like that goes on at night so best to stay in incase it comes up that way.. I am excited about my trip and cant wait!! Stacy

Thanks for asking!! It was hard at first and when my brother in law brought over a pizza the first week I pouted and went upstairs like a lil a lil kid..But now I am doing great down 8 lbs and have learned that I am actually not craving the old things now and dont want them. I love my veggies and if I dont want a lean cuisine I bake a chicken breast and toss it in with my bowl of veggies and I am a happy camper.I got fiber pills to help me feel full but I only took them the 1st week the 2nd week i didnt need them.I wish you all the best on beginning your journey!! > Stacy

Well I looked on her websight and it looks like they are doing a show on teenage obesity so it may be more about the kids than anything with the lap band as an option. Stacy

Kilani, Wow I am soo glad you had such a wonderful experience..Is there anything you recommend takeing??I know gas-x but that is about it.Did you do any shopping??I love to shop so I would love to be able too. Jaime, Well my dear it looks like we have the same date!!Same new beginning!! All my ducks are in a row and I am all ready.Are you also arriving on the 7th?? Stacy