fat2nrml

Congrats and welcome!! =D> :lb9: :cheerleader: I knew everything would be great, you're in the best hands!! Keep on walkin' and sippin'!!

YOU LOOK FABULOUS!!!!!!! =D>

:lb24: :lb21: :lb10: In real words.... AWESOME!!

Yeah, except when you have cheap old me as a passanger!! :girl_haha:

I used to watch it every once in a while, but they changed the way they film and it makes me sea sick!! Too much movement and extreme close-ups. Anyways, there's only one girl I can think of on the show that would even come close to needing the band... the rest of them are as skinny as rails!! I forget her name on the show, but she's a young blonde girl who probably weighs around 225 to 250lbs. Very pretty and a very good actress. I wish I could remember her name.....

I only tipped the hotel staff I didn't know that we should tip the driver to and from the hotel and airport?? I made sure I had ones on me and gave them $2 American, I didn't get any Mexican money.

Flew home after surgery and didn't set off any alarms!!

I was banded on 3-25 and I have been at the same weight for a couple weeks now. I lost a total of 18lbs. between pre-op and post-op dieting. When I was on LA Weightloss a few years ago, they have a quick start program that I'm starting today. [You only do it for 2 days.] You eat as much protien and GREEN vegies as you want [in this case, as much as your band will allow, till full.] After eating the protein and vegies, save some room for a section [1\8] of cantaloupe. You can have a pat of butter on your vegies or if you have salad greens you can use that salad spritzer. The only thing is that if you eat chicken on your first day, eat chicken the rest of the day, don't mix protiens. It worked for me before and I'm doing it now to jump start my diet. I still has my coffee in the morning with skim milk and also tea in the afternoon. My problem is grazing between meals... when I'm bored. :lb4:

That a Girl!! :lb24: !!!! I'll be there on the 29th for my first fill.

Hey Red!! And you-all! > I called Claudia to get my appt. and she quoted me $279 for the fill package..[i saw someone else had $299] Did you get the fill package Red? I just feel better going back to TJ and Dr. Ortiz and staff to get my fill done. I may get any follow up one's done in NY, but am still thinking about it. I'm flying in early on May 29th, being filled that day and flying out the next day. I know that it's a long, long trip, but I feel better go back to the OCC. [it seems funny writing that,.. most people are scared to death to come to Mexico and I feel better going back!!] :girl_witch: Look, I'm on my way!!

The only people I told are my hubby [of course], our 2 daughters and one friend. I didn't want to hear the negativity. I'm glad I can come to this forum to talk and hear advice. It's awesome that your Mom is so supportive, sounds like you have a strong support system!!

I want to be able to shave my legs without having to take breaks every few minutes to breathe! Sit with my legs crossed comfortably! [i used to be able to cross my legs and then twine my foot around my calf! When I was in my early 20's] Wear a nice pair of blue jeans... haven't had jeans on my fat a$$ in over 2 years [i refuse to buy them!] Eat a "normal" meal, not seconds, thirds or fourths! [Don't ever remember eating normally!] Walk anywhere with my head UP, and make eye contact with people instead of looking at the floor! Not dreading leaving the house as someone might SEE me! Getting rid of the nagging thoughts in the back of my mind... I'M FAT, I'M FAT, I'M FAT!! :girl_dance: :spruce_up:

I totally understand where you're comming from!! I only told one friend that I was being banded and that it was going to be done in Mexico by Dr. O. I didn't want to hear all the negativity! Is your friend going with you? If not, you should invite her along and she'll see for herself what the OCC is all about!! Like I said before, there are Hospitals here in the States that would be shamed if they saw how clean and well run the OCC is!! If it's at all possible, have her go with you! I guarantee she will be amazed!! There won't be anymore talk of "dirty Mexico" or "scams" or anything!! The pictures on the OCC web site are actual photo's, it IS the OCC!! The Lucerna is also spotless [i used to work as a maid in a hotel] and it's very clean and the staff is awesome.... Don't let your friend get you down, you're making the right decision for YOU! :lb4: :lb9:

Are you going to Dr. O? Regardless, :lb9: PS I''ll be there on the 29th for a fill, so I may get to meet you!

Congrats!!! :lb24: :lb10: :cheerleader: :dance3: The smiley's say it all!!

I don't crave salty chips or anything like that, [inever was a chip eater] but I do use Morton Lite salt on my food now. I think it tastes the same, but half the salt.

You go girl!!!!! :lb25: :cheerleader: It's been so nice here in Pa. that hubby, our daughter and I have been walking alot!! It's sunshine and mid- 70's. YEAH!!

Hello, I followed the 2 shakes and one lean cuisine diet. I don't know if Dr. Miranda tells people which diet to use or not [she never contacted me, I just picked that one.] And yes, I did still have coffee with non dairy creamer. Dr. Ortiz doesn't want his coffee drinkers to get headaches. I had a cup the morning after my surgery at the OCC. :girl_dance: Gotta have the Joe!! Darlene

Thanks for your post Michelle!! I go for my fill next month and it's nice hearing a play by play!! :lb24:

Hi Ladies! That's great, so glad to hear that they're doing well! :lb10: Keep us updated and send our best wishes!! Can't wait to see the pix!! Darlene

DUH!! I should have put my glasses on!! :lb2:.... I'm an idiot! :girl_pinkglassesf:

I wouldn't drink or eat anything with any kind of fake sweetner in it... too many side effects. I get horrible headaches if I chew a piece of gum with it in it. [Did anyone notice how hard it is to find gum WITHOUT it???] I'll have to check into the Stevia... never heard of it, thanks for the info.! :good2:

Thanks Chad, I couldn't see any good coming out of those ones.... makes you wonder what they were thinking when they made them, huh??? :to_pick_ones_nose2: What is the one holding the sign with ETW mean???? [if you can't ell, I'm not good on the computer!]

Did anyone ever read up on artificial sweetners and the effects they can have on people? Google "aspartame poisoning" and read about it. I was surprised at what it can do! I believe one of the articles mentions about thirst.....

I hope it does too..... I just wish I could feel that eating was a pain in the a$$ instead of so enjoyable! :dash3: