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Don't worry Trina I will! I know how much I love reading those and I know your not far behind me!!! YAY!!! I'm so EXCITED!!!

I'm traveling with 3 other people that are also having surgery done so I can't leave them in TJ to head to San Diego even though it would be a BLAST!!! Damn!

Thanks soccermom! That's a relief! Not looking forward to the scolding but will deal with it as long as they still do the surgery. I have stuck to my diet so hopefully the liver fat will be reduced! I fly out tomorrow morning for OCC and will have my pre op test done then because my flight lands before noon sooooo..... Wish me luck everyone!!! Next time you hear from me I'll be riding the band wagon!!! lol! Erin

I will post after my surgery and let you know how it went.

Thanks everyone! I'm going to give her a call now. I'll let you know what she says.

Hi Holly, Welcome to the board! I am scheduled to be banded in only 2 short days so I will be joining you guys on the band side!! I can't wait! This board is a great place to get information and to ask any questions you may have. The people on this forum are very supportive and have been very instrumental in easing my mind when I have concerns. The best part is usually I do not have to post my concerns because others have already posted them so I can sort through all kinds of questions and answers that relate to my situation and pick the ones I think will help me best. Congratulations on your new band and again welcome to the forum! Erin

yes thankfully I did not gain any weight! LOL! I did quit smoking and if anything that is a move in the healthy direction too so maybe that will be enough for the doc since I did not lose the weight. Does anyone have any experience as far as how the doctor handle you not losing the weight? Their reactions?

Thanks Clynn! I did quit smoking also at the same time....didn't even think about that impacting my weight loss. That helps eleviate some of the worry.

Hey everyone I only have 2 days until surgery and have been following my pre op diet and have only lost 2 of the 10 pounds I was required to lose! Not sure why so little....I'm so worried that I'm going to get there and they are going to refuse to do the surgery! :lb12: Has anyone else run into this problem? any ideas that helped you get that last minute weight off? Erin

Thanks Alana!!

I'm really liking the goal dress idea!!! You look great Michelle and I love it when you guys post pictures because it is so motivational!

That's a great idea Alana! I am scheduled to be banded this Thursday...Do any of you know what the wait time is for going to the gym and doing cardio and weights?

I called my cell phone provider, at&t, and we were told that it is 59cents a minute in Mexico and text messages are 50cents. I leave tomorrow morning for my surgery so I'll know for sure then how the service works out! I have also not heard good things about Sprint.

I think I would like to be a size 7/8. It would be amazing to get even smaller than that but I'm big boned and have never been able to get below 120 pounds.

Hi Sandy, My surgery is on the 19th of June. I'll let you know if there were any problems as far as the abdominal surgeries I've had.

LOL!!! I'm 29 going on 30!

Hey Diamond Jim! Have a safe trip and good luck!

Yes it does help! Thank you SOOOOOOOO much Julie! I'll have to discuss it in more detail with OCC when I get there but that makes me feel better!

Hi Sandy, This is a great question. I do not have an answer for you but this is also something I have been concerned with. I have had 2 C-Sections and am scared that I will get down to Tijuana Wednesday and that they will tell me they are unable to do the surgery for some reason like scar tissues..... If anyone has any experience with this please let Sandy and myself know how it went and if you had any problems. Thanks, Erin

My favorite section of the book is the band troubleshooting section. Anyone that has the book and has not read it yet should check out this chapter...It talks about different symptoms and what could be causing them.

I LOVE my Wii Fit!!!! It is the best thing! There is a game called ski jumper and in the game you have to balance on the board while squating and keeping this little ball inside the center, meaning that you are standing at the center of your balance. The closer to the center you are the faster the little Mii character goes down the slope. You have to jump at the exact right moment and try to jump the farthest distance... My husband and I spent a few hours doing this and competing with each other. The next day my upper thighs were so sour from all of the squating which means that it must have worked some muscle that I wasn't even aware I had!!!

At least I'm sticking with the water today! Hopefully that will help with any reorganizing of the diet!

Oooooh Great topic to start! I'm leaving for TJ on Wednesday and will be traveling with my husband and a few friends. I'm not so worried because my husband will be with me but are there any other security measure that you are all aware of other than being in before dark? And did any of you stay out after dark and feel anything but safe?

Confession.... I'm on my pre-op diet and substituted a morning protein shake with some egg beaters and had my lein cuisine for lunch rather than dinner...... How long do we have to wait for the spanking?? LOL!

I've never had mine sweet.... I love them with butter and salt with some toast...Nix on the toast for Cathy now! I forget that you can't find Grits everywhere.... I'm on board with you though, I hate oatmeal and can't stomach it.