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I have Verizon and just got my bill today!! Total shocker to see that my normally $45 bill turned into $100. They charged me for roaming...it didn't even cross my mind that this could happen because we were so close to the US. I have also had my phone say "roaming" before and never received extra charges. Maybe I will call them and find out what the deal is. UGGGHH!!! Thanks for posting this topic...thought I was the only one.

I am not sure but it is my understanding that if you flip your port you'll know it. It is also my understanding that it takes quite a bit to flip it...but I am sure like most things, everyone is different.

Banded4Life, Try not to be too hard on yourself. We all make mistakes and have all been in your shoes before!! Just take a deep breath and step away from the cheetos!! Just remember, you spent a lot of money and time, not to mention recovery, to get this band. You are almost there...!! Try to examine why you did this and discover if any feelings, etc. were attached to the behavior. If you can identify what made you eat those cheetos, you may be able to prevent it in the future. Good luck!!

No worries, her port did not flip. She developed a hematoma around her port which was not allowing it to heal. So, that is why it had to be relocated. It is very, very rare and not something that happens often.

I will do so. She should be back soon. She is enjoying a few days in SD before returning home on Wednesday. I am sure you will hear from her then!!

Hello all. I hate to answer for Caroline but I know it will be several days before she can make it to a computer so I know she won't mind. She called me right after her surgery on Friday and she was doing great. Dr. O and staff took good care of her and moved her port. They cleaned up the old site and stiched it up. They were going to check her everyday until she left Tijuana (which is today). I will let Caroline give all the details, just wanted to let you know she was doing well. Caroline's bestfriend an band buddy, Jayme

Hello All. I have another one to add that I did not see on this list for individuals in the NW area. Dr. Neal in Lacey & Shelton, Washington. It is $375 for a fill and he only does fills with xray. He will take anyone and was trained by Dr. O. Hope this helps!!

Hello girlies, I lost almost 15 lbs on doing my pre-op for 8 days. I was really getting board and quite frankly, thought I was going to puke if I ate another salad or bowl of soup!! Somethings that helped me get through were Dryer's sugar-free fruit bars (only 30 calories) and sugar free jello. I also sauted veggies using pam cooking spray, some garlic, and spices. It was delish and even lower in calories then the LC meals. Hope this helps...enjoy the journey as it will alll be over soon!!

Just wanted to send a quick note to everyone that I received my wonderful "toolbelt" today. I am going to call it that because that's how I see it. It's a "belt" around my stomach which will allow me use of it as a "tool" should I so choose to use it proprerly. I can't wait to start this amazing, crazy, new and beautiful life. Thanks to EVERYONE for your support. You do not know how helpful it is to have the forum and you are all a part of that!! P.S. I hope I am making sense, I still a little dopped up! Bye and hope to get to meet some of you real soon. Jayme

Michelle, You helped a lot. Again, thank you for responding!!

Thank you sooo...much for the response. I will make sure to take everything just to ensure I'm covered. Have a great weekend!!

Hi everyone :-h . I have another question concerning crossing the boarder. My birth certificate, has my birth name, of course and my drivers licence has my married name. How do they know that I am the same person?? Do they not check it out that closely?? Do I need to bring my marriage licence? Thanks!!

Hello all. I have a question about the hotel. First of all, what are the rooms like? Are they your standard hotel room? Second, do they have a microwave and minifridge? I am bringing my husband and child and my daughter is still in the bottle stage. I am concerned about how to heat her formula and rice cereal, etc. Thank you in advance to all who respond!!

Hi Destinie, I am much older then you (I'm 34) but I know exactly how you feel, I think all of us do. I know how it feels to have to shop at the "special stores" because nothing at the GAP fits. I also know how it feels when all of your friends are skinny and you're the heavy one. I lost 115 pounds a year ago doing Weight Watchers and gained almost all of it back. That was my breaking point, where I decided not to struggle with this anymore. I do not want to waste another year feeling bad about myself, refusing to socialize because I am worried about what all the skinny people think of me or because I don't have the right clothing. I don't want to spend another year dying. That is what helped me make my decision. And that is my point, you are the ONLY one who can decide if this is right for you. It is a very serious decision to make because it is life changing. If you do decide to go through with the procedure, do your homework...meaning really know all the details about who does the surgery and what is involved. I did my research and decided on OCC and Dr. Ortiz, but again, you have to do what is right for you. I wish you the best of luck!! If I could go back to the age I was when my weight started having an effect on my life (age 20), I would have the surgery because I wouldn't want to waste any time feeling how it feels when you are the elephant in the room!!

Hello all. My name is Jayme and I am scheduled for my band on May 28th with Caroline. I start my pre-op diet tomorrow and am getting really nervous. I think starting the diet is making it feel real, like I'm really doing this. Sending my paperwork and doing the research just felt like going through the motions but the diet effects me, it's not going through the motions at all. It makes me even more nervous when I read posts about people who have had horrible experiences. I keep trying to tell myself that the people who have slipped bands and bad experiences are few and far between and that I have nothing to worry about...but then I can't help but worry some. What if I am one of those unfortunate souls who has a major issue?!? Is it really easy to slip a band?? OCC says it's only 1.5% but it seems like I hear about it a lot. Do you really have to not follow the rules to slip your band? Anyway, I am hoping to get a little advice from some folks who were nervous as well and how it worked out for them. I know this is the right decision for me but I am a little scared. Hope to hear from someone soon. Thanks!! By the way...I can't figure out this damn site. I tried post a picture and get my weightloss ticker going and I can't get anything to work. I would be extreamly greatful for any advice on that as well!!