sonogirl

I am hoping to go for the same procedure in march ( waiting for tax returns!) would love to see pics and hear about your experience- time off, cost, etc. my email is russnmanda@ yahoo.com Thanks! Amanda

Someone on this site recommended Biotin- it is a vitamin/supplament you can get anywhere ( I think I got mine at Walmart) and it seems to be helping!

I am going to have an unfill on sat, I am so tired of not being able to eat anything. I find it odd that I was ok after my last fill for a while, now I have been miserable for at least 2 weeks. I found out that Kaiser in Richmond ( who will say that they will not see Mexico patients ) has a bariatric surgeon on call in the Emergency room. So, if you show up there they have to treat you and call in the Doctor. I will let you know how this goes- I am hoping to just have .4 removed. I am afraid of gaining, as I have been losing steadily, 20lbs in the last month- 50 lbs since my surgery in Feb.!

My girlfriend and I did it last week, and it was fine. We caught the bus at the airport, switched to the trolley downtown, walked over the border and took a cab to the OCC. It was 5$ for an all day bus pass and 5$ for the cab. It took a little longer than we thought- about 2 hours from when we landed to when we arrived for our fills, but 10$ compared to 100$ is definately worth it!!

I was banded on Feb 11th, I have had one fill and am going back on the 20th for my second. I have only lost 20lbs since surgery, so I am a little frustrated!

Definately the best post I have ever read on here! I was banded 2/11, and my friend is getting her band as we speak! I loved reading this board up to the last minute before my surgery, so I recommended it to her. Her experience was much different- a lot of negative posts and complaining- said the forum just "freaked her out". After jumping back on to see what she was talking about, I had to agree. It is so nice to have positive posts that look at the big picture of the journey we are on! I certainly have no regrets, and I doubt she will. I am a big beliver that life is 90% of how we react to the 10% that actually happens to us! Congrats on your success!

I had my first fill last week and it was a piece of cake! In and out in about 10 minutes, just like getting a shot. I am a needle weenie, so I just didn't look. Dr Acosta was great and pushed the needle in really fast so it was a quick ouch! Maybe a little tender to the touch for a day or so, but nothing major. Now I just have to get used to having a lot of restriction, chewing alot and taking smaller bites. I got 2cc's which has been a good amount. You'll do great!

Wow! we are in the middle of remodeling also, and it is so great to see the reward at the end of the tunnell! Your home is beautiful, you should be very proud!

I have had a few similar problems. Some of my overweight friends assume that all we did together was eat, and since I am not pigging out anymore they don't even call. My brother, who is also heavy, was very against the surgery from the start. He calls and talks only about all the things I can't have and how much that really sucks. The other night he even brought over brownies! I see this as jealousy, and just ignore it. I think it is good to find out who your real friends are, and surround yourself with people who support your new healthier lifestyle!

I'll just miss you- having my first fill on the 24th ( going down and flying back on the same day!)

I hear ya girl! Ya, I was banded 2/11. Sounds like most everyone is in that 10-20 lb range, so now I don't feel so bad. It just seems like with how little I am eating the pounds should be flying off! I guess I need to bump up the exercise- I am pretty good at making excuses not to!

I was just curious how much weight most of you lost between your surgery and your first fill. I dropped a quick 10 lbs on liquids, but now the scale isn't moving. I know Dr. Ortiz said 20- 30 lbs, but I was just curious what the average is. I am 3 wks post-op and go for my first fill on the 24th.

We went for it the day after surgery! We figured we were in a hotel with no kids, so why not. Besides, don't they say sex burns calories?

Hey Ann- It's Amanda- we rode to the Occ together when I had my surgery and you had your fill- I am bummed to hear your fill wasn't terrific- How much did he put in? Did Dr. Ortiz do it? Did you feel like you had restriction before you left? I am just starting to get hungry again, still dealing with mental hunger vs physical. I'm down another 10lbs since surgery, but want to lose 10 more before my fill on March 24. I am going back to OCC, even though there is a Fill Center USA only 30 min away. Has anyone done both that can compare?

I am going for my first fill on Tues the 24th, but just going and coming back the same day!