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Scubadude

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  1. Don't postpone it! You will be just fine. They pick you up at the airport and take you to the hotel. The Marriot and Lucerna, as well as, the clinic are in the business district. They pick you up at the hotel and transport you back and forth. The only time you have to get out of a vehicle is when you cross back over to the US. The driver will drop you off at the end of the walking line. Which in our case was almost at the door to the US Border patrol. We stood in line for maybe 10 minutes, showed our passport, scanned our bags and walked on through the building and up the road where the driver was waiting. Our driver had a radio and took us to another border crossing in TJ where the line was shorter. That was my only concern was getting back into the US before we had to be at the airport. Until my surgery date, I had never been to TJ. The night before we left, the news was running stories of the drug cartell violence. I will admit I was a little concerned. But, TJ is a huge city and the places we went it was very modern. It didn't look much different from some of the major cities here in the US. TJ has 4 million people. Like any other city they have their crime. I think the key is don't go to places where this activity is. Just like in your own town I am sure you know where the bad areas are. In TJ, if it looks bad, don't go there. The bottom line is, unless you want to get out and do some shopping you will be escorted everywhere you go.
  2. My wife and I were banded on Feb 27. We must be two of the seven you are talking about. It's been an awesome journey so far. My wife and I were talking last night about this decision. We don't regret a thing! It's amazing to see the changes taking place in our bodies. I can tell my wife is losing weight every day. She was smoking hot before, but now....WOW! She makes me drool and slober alot. She has told me to quit licking the windows when I look in on her at her shop. Sorry I digress. Today is the first day for us to go from clear liquids to creamy liquids. I didn't think I would be looking forward to the transition as much as I am. We went to the store last night to decide what kind of creamy soups that may interest us. Tonight its Creamy Brocolli! Music to follow I am sure. This morning I decided to have an ooooooh sooo creamy vanilla protein shake. It tasted really nice compared to beef boulion broth. But...(and this is where it is great having a mate who is on this same journey) my lovely and talented wife reminded me of something Dr. Ortiz said the day of surgery. Challenge yourself with the band, see how little you can eat and be satisfied. Make yourself work with the band. So....I took small and slow sips. In a few minutes I had managed to drink a little more than half of it. I felt satisifed and put the rest in the refrigerator and walked away. I read an article not long ago that said a lot of people "think" they are hungry when in fact they are dehydrated. After staying on nothing but clear liquids for a week, I can say I never once was truly hungry, but I have stayed very well hydrated. As Dr. Miranda said, have some liquid with you all the time, always sipping. For me that has been having broth, water, green tea, crystal light drink mix, sugar free cider, watered down fruit juice, and black coffee on hand most of the day. Thats what I have done so far. I am 7 days post op and down 17 lbs. My hottie wife is down 16 pounds.
  3. My wife and I are scheduled for our first fill April 27th @ OCC
  4. Well here we are. Just been baneded and doing our ritual walk after surgery. Both of us did fine. Still a little groggy, but its wearing off. We both look hot! One thing no one said is the super hot and trendy, i might add, paper thong unddies I got to wear or the super sexy white compression hose. I have told my wife NO PICS better show up on the internert! lol. I hope all who have had their surgeries in the last couple of days are doing well. We will check back later.
  5. Woohoo! my wife and I are in the airport getting ready to be on our way to bandland. Surgery is tomorrow with Dr. Ortiz. We will try to check in after surgery
  6. Scubadudette (my smokin hot wife ) and myself will be getting banded on Feb 27. We both have agreed this will be a unique and special journey we are both looking forward to and obviously one more thing we have in common. We are also a little scared and nervous. We both have been reading every topic on this forum, as well as others, hoping to be well informed by our surgery date. After all this exhaustive research, we both are comfortable with our choice of Dr. Ortiz. Now its time to get this show on the road!!! I have a goal of wearing a speedo by summer. LOL. NOT! We will be arriving in San Diego late on the 26th. Anyone else getting banded during that time? Maybe we can all share a cup of broth or something. We return home March 1 st.
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