angeliaa

Thanks, Jenna. I'm a Mesa girl. You will be seeing an email from me soon!

Uh, don't answer that. I was playing the idiot there for a mintue. Phew! I think am recovered now.

That actuallly doesn't sound too bad. I just wanted to have a plan for aftercare in place if this was the route I am going to go. Thanks for your help on both boards.

To San Diego? I am sorry. I am new at this. Is that where you get your aftercare? Who do you go to? I guess traveling wouldn't be so bad. Just want to make sure I have a reasonable option if things go wrong, or I need to make frequent visits for whatever reasons. I am betting you have already tried neighboring cities in AZ too, huh? Thanks.

Anybody aware of a doc in the Phoenix area that will do local care (fills, etc) on us cats who receive the band in Mexico? I would take Tucson, Flagstaff, or somewhere like that where I have to drive if necessary.

Don't know if you tried this already, but also post at lapbandtalk.com. They have a whole section on docs. I live in AZ so I am of no help. (I will always be a KY girl at heart, though Best of luck!

That is so true. Love it!!!

-Angel

Thanks for replying. I am going to keep doing some research and stay active on boards to see what I can learn. I am so excited to think there might be hope, but so afraid at the same time. I will figure this out eventually, I HOPE!

I don't qualify for the surgery in the US because my BMI hovers between 31 and 32. I have always been miserable and I have horrific joint pain. I am sure everyone has their story, but I know what being lighter could do for me. Did anyone here fall in that same range? Also, is hypothyroidism a reason not to get surgery. Has anyone had experience with this? Thanks.