Christy26

Hi, I will be getting banded in January. I won't be able to afford flying to mexico for fills so I was wondering if anyone else on here had used any of the fill doctors in Nashville, Tn? I live in Chattanooga and we have a bariatric institute here but the list of fill doctors I got from the OCC didnt have fill doctors listed here in Chattanooga, although the institute is huge (and expensive at $18k-$24k for a band) which is why Im going to mexico! Any advice is great... I heard about a doctor in Murfreesboro too who is suppposed to be good? Im just getting nervous about something going wrong or having some sort of issue with the band, I want to know there is a doctor within driving distance that can help me! *crossing fingers I dont need that though* Thanks;)

My date is January 8th! Im very nervous!

This is a very helpful post for those who have upcoming surgeries! (mine is jan 8)

LOl great..... thats something to look forward to! Well atleast I will be prepared and except it. Does it go away after a while or is this going to be the price of being skinny? lol

Ok, I am very new to this board, I have been reading as much as I can on here and I keep reading about the bad gas cramps and how walking helps... well here is my question.... How is this gas going away? Is it burping or????? I'm trying to prepare my boyfriend!!! lol Is there any specific food that causes this or is it everything until you get settled with the band? My surgery is set for January 7th. Thank you!

Thank you! I got my date set today for my surgery in January. I am very excited and nervous. It seems real now

Lisa, Thank you! I have been pretty nervous about that - I was thinking it would be sticking out and you would be able to see it. Thats good to know about the traveling too - I have never had any surgery before so I am very nervous. This site has been very helpful though - reading everyones experiences. Again, Thank you

Hi! I am considering surgery next month. A co-worker of mine's spouse had the surgery a year ago and she has told me he has had some airport security issues - evidently the band has set off the metal detector?? Once he explains what is going on, he is fine with security but that has to be embarressing. I travel alot, and I wondered if this happened to others? My co-worker also insists she can feel where his band is placed through his skin. Is this also common? He was banded in the USA. These are probably not big issues to some but I am trying to find others opinion on this. Thanks for all the help Christy