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Thanks for the advice. I am going to OCC and am getting very excited. I think I will call the local doc and try to feel them out. The closest Fill Center is about 5 hours away so having someone closer would be great.

I have been thinking about calling the office to the local doc in town that does lap-bands (actually did my dad's gastric bypass 3 years ago). I am nervious about their reaction when I tell them I am having the procedure done in Mexico. Has anybody had a similiar experience or have an idea about US doctor's feelings on the topic? A little unrelated to the topic...I am getting banded on the 30th and I am a little worried about how I will react emotionally. I am very even mannered , but I do know that I eat when I am stressed. ANy advice on surviving the first few weeks? Thanks- you guys rock!

Thanks for the great tips! I had not thought about checking out what GNC had, I'll go by there this weekend.

I am from Florida, but will be in Vegas that weekend so I'm flying in from there and get to San Diego around 10:00 a.m. I'm leaving around 8:30 a.m. on Thursday.

I am arriving and leaving the same dates as you and are staying at the Marriott. I am having surgery on the 30th.

Thanks for the great advice. I tried the Adkins shakes today and after a few sips I feel like I can't take the taste anymore. I will try a few more- I am especially intrested in the 6 pack for $5. I noticed many of them are rather pricey. I am in marketing so I have no heavy lifting and am inside almost the whole day. I am not planning on telling anyone about the surgery so the hardest part will be trying to avoid my staff noticing me not eat for two weeks. This forum is such a great resource, I look forward to learning more from all of you!!

Hello all! I am having surgery on June 30 and I thought I would start exploring liquid options so whe nI get home I have a plan. Does anyone have some suggestions for protein shakes you have tired or other liquids that helped? Also, I plan on going back to my job (in an office) exactly one week from my surgery, what should I expect? Thanks for you help- I'm excited, but full of questions! C

Hello all. I just booked my surgery for June 30 and I can't wait. I'm very concerned about the recovery period, but from what I read it should be okay. ANy advice is much appreciated...I feel like I am about to dive into a whole new world. Thanks!