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Hi Karen: Just checking if you still plan to get a fill on 10/14? Let me know...Amy

Well I haven't heard back from Rene yet, so I don't want to book at flight til then. I will email him again today. I will probably fly in as early that day as possible, like 7ish maybe? I agree, I don't want to go across the border alone!! I was just banded Sept 1. Not even at my 21 days yet.

So you've had yours for while, how is it? I know you're doing an unfill, but have you reached goal weight, etc...? The last couple weeks have been HARD. I ate food Sunday and irritated my stomach, and on liquids for another week now.

Thanks,

Karen

Hang in there Karen. It gets bettter. I remember everyone telling me that they were back to work in just a few days and feeling great. Well, it took me almost 2 months to feel like myself again. No one know I have had this surgery except my husband. Not even, my children ages 26 to 6. It's not like i'd die if anyone found out, I just figure it's nobody elses business. Anyway, try making hot chocolate with milk. It goes down easier because it is warm and you get some protein from the milk.

So, this is your first fill? You are just beginning the journey. I think I have had 5 fills and this will be my second unfill. I have been at goal for nearly a year. It took me just over 2 years to reach goal but I'm glad it came off slow. I feel like a whole new person! I love not worrying about how much I weigh or how much to eat etc. The band kind of takes over and lets you know very firmly. I thought I would miss food, pop and all my old bad habits but it hasn't been so bad. I LOVE MY BAND.

Where are you flying in from Karen. I am really familiar with the SouthWest Airlines Terminal at the San Diego Airport since that is how I usually fly. Keep me posted. I actually called to make the appointment for my fill this time. I got the number off the Obesity Control Center website (Contact Us part). I think they open at 9am so I'm right off the bat. I hope Dr. Martinez is there. He does such a wonderful job.

Write soon, Amy

Well I haven't heard back from Rene yet, so I don't want to book at flight til then. I will email him again today. I will probably fly in as early that day as possible, like 7ish maybe? I agree, I don't want to go across the border alone!! I was just banded Sept 1. Not even at my 21 days yet.

So you've had yours for while, how is it? I know you're doing an unfill, but have you reached goal weight, etc...? The last couple weeks have been HARD. I ate food Sunday and irritated my stomach, and on liquids for another week now.

Thanks,

Karen

Like I said, I will already be there as of 10/10. We will be on vacation. My appointment is at 9am on Saturday the 14th so that my family would still do other things that day. The Trolley takes a few hours. We can just pick you up at the airport and my family will shop at the boarder while we taxi in. Maybe you could pay for the Taxi (I usually pay $10.00 both ways). I just prefer not to go across the boarder alone. I realize you don't know me at all, but I am a Mormon from Utah so a pretty safe bet =o) Let me know...Amy

PS When were you banded? What fill number is this for you. How is it going living life with the band? I love mine, but it is a smidge to tight right now.

Hi Amy,

I haven't booked a flight yet so right now it's flexible. I'd take the trolley with you since you seem so familiar with it! What time are you flying in? What time is your fill?

Thanks

Karen

Hi Karen: I am scheduled for an unfill for the morning of the 14th. What time does your plane arrive? We could either do the trolley thing (I've done it many times) or my family could drive us down to the boarder and we could catch a taxi from there. We are going to be on vacation so we are already there with a rental car. Let me know...Amy in Utah

Hey, what happen to the yahoo board. I went to get on and it had disappeared!

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I am planning a fill on Sat Oct 14th. I am flying into SD that a.m. and returning that p.m. Anyone interested in splitting the cost of the ride? I will be solo so I need someone! I'll take the trolley too, if anyone else wants to do that instead of pay for the ride.

Thanks

Karen