Jnlebean

Best place in the world.....The OCC. I have talked to a lot of people since having the surgery and they all say the samething, Mexico is the only place to go and to top that the OCC is the only clinic to go to. I have talked to people who have had the surgery here is Canada and they wish that they went to Mexixo, Even my fill Doctor is impressed with Mexico he said I couldn't have gone to a better place. So glad your going to do it, your hubby will be with you every step of the way! Jenelle

Im in a different boat than you, because I have/had a total of 130lbs to lose but just think next year you could have 100lbs to lose, or maybe more? Not to bring you down or be rude. I think you should do it. Its not about the amount you need to lose, its about having to lose any amount of weight to be a healthy happy you. I know there are a few people on here that had a little amount of wieght to lose like yourself, Im sure they will chime in! Not sure how to say this without being rude, but 70lbs is a lot of weight. I have lost 42lbs so far and cant believe the differnce I feel in my day to day life. You are worth it. Wishing you all the best. I would have this band done a hundreds times over again, if it ment being happy, no matter what amount of weight i needed to lose. Jenelle

Got to love those. I too have been having a hard time seeing the weight loss. Keep up the great work, Jenelle

Oh girl, I know what your going through!! IT SUCKS, but keep on :lb25: and keep your focus on your meal sizes, getting in your exercise and making a routine out of your new life. A lot of people dont lose until their fills are at the right level, me included. I lost 20 some odd pounds in the first month and a bit after surgery and nothing since then. I have been post op for 3 months, and have been the same weight for the past 2 months. I am running and going to curves and the scale does not move. AHHHHHH, But like I said one step at a time and im sure the weight will move for the two of us. I am going for my second fill on thursday so here's to hoping that the scale will move. Chin up, this is not an easy rollercoaster ride. Jenelle

If you search and go to the San Diego Zoo Website you can get tickets and hotel deals. There are a lot of hotels that will pick you up from the Airport, give you passes to the Zoo, with transportation to and from, as well as the OCC will (should) be able to pick you up from the hotel instead of the airport. They picked my mom and I up at a hotel in Hotel Circle when I had my surgery! I havent done this but I looked into it cause I was going to do the same thing as yourself! Good Luck. Let us know how the trip was, Jenelle

:lb10: :lb5: Welcome to bandland!! I loko forward to following your progress on your blog. Jenelle

Yeah, I will be ok. I was laid off on Monday. I have been pretty depressed this past week, I got six week severance pay, so I am going to take this time and make it my six week makeover! I just need to shake myself off and get started! I am doing all I can do to not eat! Jenelle

those made my day, Im having a pretty rough one! Jenelle

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your sister! Praying for all the best, Jenelle

great thank you

I agree more of a discomfort than pain! J

For me I was pain free, I had my surgery on a Thursday and could have very easly gone back to work on the Monday, I booked two weeks off, I took advantage of my time off but I could have gone back. I did have gas pain, in and around the stomach not so much at the other end, haha. When I had the gas pain I would walk it out. I was an easy case so I would say you should be fine, but maybe let your boss know that you will come back and work half days for the first week or book more time off. The sitting part was not an issue for me. I hope this helps, I hope more people post so you get a varity of answers, Good luck and welcome to BANDLAND!! Jenelle

We are all inspirations to each other! Whenever we post we are helping some one in some way!!!!!! Jenelle

How about Edmonton any fill Doctors there, I would be willing to drive there but into Regina just seem to far to me! Jenelle

I love to hear that when we stop thinking about losing the weight it just comes off! What an insperation you are to me! Thank you for you post and keep up the great work! Jenelle

It sure does show! Congrats! You look amazing. Jenelle

My Great Aunt had her band removed in January for medical reasons that she could not control, Her body just rejected the band). She continues to this day to eat very small portions and follows the rules as if she still has the band. I will send my best wishes to your sister! Its not easy to lose the weight and then have your band removed, but she needs to know that she is worth it and deserves to be happy, just because her body can't handle the band doesn't mean she should give up! Tell her to smarten up or she will put the weight back on and then some! Jenelle

Im a little late posting today, but my thoughts are with you! :lb14: and welcome to bandland! Jenelle

WOW, what a great feeling. Keep up the good work! :cheerleader: Jenelle

Yahoo!! Good for you! Jenellle

Yup Pbing means the food comes back up!

A BIG pat on the back to you!! That is no easy feat! So proud of you! :lb13: Jenelle

She is a Bichon/Shih tzu, her name is Molly! No they do not shed. She is the love of my life!! That photo is when she was 6 months old with long hair and now she is 9 months and has short hair! I would post another photo in this post but not sure how to do that! Jenelle

:lb10: Eating for two is just a wivestale! Jenelle

Hi Lawanda, I just wanted to say that you spoke my very thoughts. I too am going through the same thing as you! Lisal is rock star and I am going to follow her words and see how I feel leading up to my next fill on April 23. I hope this time I get more out of this fill! I agree we're not getting the full effects out of our band! Jenelle