boogeyface

Angie, did this happen at the Med Center? Who was the doctor? I have to go for my 1st fill in 6 weeks. I am trying to decide if I want to go get fills at OCC or Med Center. You may have just made my mind up for me. These issues you are having are concerning for me. Yikes.

4 day post op. Surgery and recovery were great. I am so looking forward to the new me. Got to get throught this 21 day post op diet. I can do it. Down 12 lbs so far, would like to be 25 lbs down by my 21 day post op diet on 8 5 10. Does anyone know how I get my tracker to post on the bottom of my entries, I have no idea. I created it but do not know how to get it here.

Well I had my surgery last Thursday. Met 3 others that had the lap band and one who had the sleeve after a lap band removal. It went great. I cannot believe I was so nervous. Everyone at OCC was awesome. The facility was great. Post op I went back and stayed at the hotel and glad I did, the ones that stayed overnight wished they wouldn't have. I feel GREAT. There is pain and gas but WALKING is key. Day after surgery walked from Marriott to Walmart and then after a nap, took a cab to the Revolution Ave for 2 hours of shoppping with my new banders. Pre op diet I was 245, at OCC weighed in at 235 and am now at 233. I think I am still full of fluids and gas. The post op diet is tough and I am only on day 4 but I can do this. I would love to me 25lbs down by end of 21 day post op liquid diet. Down 12lbs now.

I am having surgery this thursday and I was told by Dr Miranda that the post op diet is 21 days, consists of all liquids, protein shakes, soups, broths etc. I will get more info when I am there I am sure. I will let you know more once I know more. But you should email dr miranda for any questions.

Yeah, I am trying to figure that out too. If you find out, let me know, would you? Thanks.

I am being banded the day before you. I have not started my pre op diet yet. I thought I would start july 1st, but am getting getting prepared.

I am set for surgery day before you. I am so looking forward to it. I have not yet started my diet. I am 5'5 and 235 lbs, I think my BMI is 39.5. Good luck!

I would absolutely love to pick your brain. How do I get my # to you?

Good info. I am from Omaha and considering this surgery in Mexico, it is $17500 in Omaha but $6500 in Mexico. I am sooo nervous about having the surgery in Mexico. Can I ask what other kind of research you did to decide to have this surgery by Dr. Ortiz? I really need to do this and want to make sure I do ALL my research. Thanks