Alla

I had mine done with dr Laura carmina Cardenas in tj. I love my results

Anyone knows how much lipo to back would cost at cosmed?

I agree about the thighs fyi

The butt HURTS!!! lol

I went to cosmed

Just wanted to say good luck!

I would love to go with you but I gotta save some money as I was not approved. I would love to just get lipo to back and thighs but they are not giving me quote for that, he is encouraging me to do TT revision as \i had one and he thinks he can do better, i agree may need a revision but for now i just want lipo. Any idea how much lipo would cost?

I had a LBL with him in Jan 2009 I am thrilled with the results, however I had thigh lipo and I wouldnt waste my money on that again. I saw no improvement at all.I am planning on doing a lift and augmentation in March of 2011 with him. The main thing I need to stress is that if you need any paperwork filled out for jobs,benefits,disability get it done while you are there. Joyce has a major work overload and once your gone it takes forever to get anything done.

I am going to have my surgery there too. What did he charge you for thigh lipo if you dont mind me asking. Dr here wants 4 G

I spoke to my dr before I went to the OCC. She too was excited for me, and said she wished it was easier for people to be banded here. I also did find an after care doctor near by (2 hours away) in case I can not get to TJ. I would still rather go there though, but if need be - he is here. They wont turn you away if you have probs. I have heard though that if its something very serious they just take the band out - I do not know that from experience though. I know if it were up to my dr she wouldnt have it that way, but I think they just do what they have to do to make things better for you. My after care dr is a bit of a conceited jerk though and I can see him doing that.

I always keep enough $ saved to get to TJ.

i had a band already its Plastic Surgey i worry bout

Just wondering if I have my surgery in Mexico how would Canadian doctors respond to complications like seroma? I know sometimes its out of doctors control and it just happens.

Cheap! I think the botox was like 300, that was for in bdetween the eyes - whats called the frown and then he hits ya with some over each eyebrow so it lifts...Worth every penny....

wow he is giving me a quote for BL and revision TT and massive lipo

Shiney..............how much did your injections cost you? I will be talking to Dr. Q on Monday about BL and lipo and injections.

Thats what I wanted to know So I can go back to work a week later then. I am a merchandiser so I am very active at work and bend a lot and carry boxes. I gotta check with dr.

Hello everyone. This might have been asked before but what the heck. Do you your band inside as an obstraction or tightness or any difference then before the surgery?

I am planning to go week of March 9th. I am going to unwind a few days then have my surgery and rest an extra day then leave. Just want an extra days rest.

I would like to add my two cents. I was going to the gym for a while and was at same weight for 3 months. I was loosing inches and frustrated as hell for not loosing weight. I got a full time job and stop going to the gym and started loosing weight rapidly, 10 lbs. Only to find out that I was loosing muscle weight. With that said, you are probably gaining muscle.

Thanks ladies sounds like I may want to relax on the beach an extra day

I am considering that week also. How long does she want you on this diet for?

I am considering a date in March. Anyone else out there? Also I wonder if 1 week or 2 week or 3 week diet pre-op is better?

Hi ladies, did you feel like you could vacation a few more days after surgery or did you feel like crap and wanted to go home?

Hi Ladies, how many fill dis you have and did you go to Tijuna for all?

2 questions , beginning with most important

1. Ha ha, like most bandsters, I am a good cook. I am 7 days post op, and okay to start creamy soups. I don't much like canned pea soup, but can make my own with some nice powdered flavorings (onion powder, etc) from a bag of dried peas. Is this okay to do, as long as I strain the soup? Also, you can buy creamy squash soup in a box now, and it is quite expensive, like $3.00/box for 2 small servings. I can make my own squash soup and it is made by using a blender for the squash. It can easily be strained. Any problems with making the soup, rather than buying a box of it?

2. I want to have one of the ticker counters below my posts. Though I have registered for one, I can't get it to take. I think it has something to do with pasting that html code, which I have not done. Any suggestions?

This post was accidentally put in the doctor's section, so I made a copy and put it here in the correct place--sorry for the duplicate.

Thanks in advance for your advice--Sandra

I have not had my surgery scheduled and wondered how long after you contacted dr you got a date? Good luck on your journey.....

Hi everyone, I am new to this forum (or any forum) and have scheduled my surgery for March 30th, 2009 with Dr. Ortiz. I have been busy reading all the information I can and have found it very helpful to read all of your entries. I have no idea of how to go about setting up my page or how to navigate through here. I would like to add a tracker but don't know how. Please continue with your inspiational stories and experiences. March 30th can't come soon enough.

Hi there,

I am new too and fellow Canadian and.... same weight goal and same weight and hight, amazing!!!!!!! Do you want to become pals? Did you choose a date or was it the closest available?