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Chelley thank you so much on your wonderful detailed experience. I was banded 3/24/06 in TJ with another Dr. with very little support. I am glad I found this forum. Plz keep us posted on further progress and good luck. Sylvia from Central San Joaquin Valley California rural area of Fresno CA

Sherri, why not be upfront with your local Dr. and ask if he can do the followups and fills. Or call Dr. Ortiz and consult with him your options he might refer you to a local Dr. That is alot of money difference. Good Luck! Sylvia

Yes walk walk walk and I took Malox that helped me with my gases for about 5 weeks. Good luck hope you feel better soon! Sylvia

Stacey, Lap Band is just a tool like my friend said. I had mine done at the Molding Clinic in TJ with Dr. Ricardo Martinez and everything went well. Go to the Yahoo web and type in Molding Clinc you will find prices and info. for his office there. LB is removable and other is not but can regain all or dougle weight back. My daughter that it due to medical conditions. Good Luck! Sylvia Banded 3/24/06

Hey Chrissysdolphin, I hope you get your book, don't forget to get one since you'll be there. Just remember things will be okay the day of your surgery (piece of cake) and keep us posted on your experience. Prayers!

I was never put on a diet before my surgery. Only nothing 6 hrs. before the surgery. I will be fine and I'll pray for you Thursday, Good luck! Sylvia

Thanks Chelley

Hey thanks Chelley, Where did you get the Dr. Ortiz book? I'm in the central valley of California hope I can check into this. Again thanks Sylvia

Phyllis, I hope we get an answer. I did not lose this week and getting fustrated. But then I hear if you have a lower BMI us tend to lose slower, I hope this is true. Sylvia

Hi Arnold, no offense but that was not my intention. It's nice to know I now have a male friends. Thanks for the info. Maybe I will loose weight now. See ya! Sylvia

Daivd, Awsome this will be the beginning of your new life. Good luck on your surgery day. Keep us posted. Sylvia

Does any one know if it is true that if you eat too much or do the don'ts in your diet for the band that it will stretch or expand the opening of the band. This will mean needing fills more often. I find myself eating smoothly one meal and barely the next. When you fill that tightness does mean watch out your stretching me? Has anyone experienced this? Sylvia

Gosh Mary, This will be your 2nd fill? We share the same weight loss goal. I was discouraged and asked my Dr. about little weight coming off. He told me to try our liquid diet phase again and when in purees to eat 6 small portiions a day plus my water. I hate dieting but I will try. Also do you have times when you can eat smoothly and time you can't even swallow anything? I wish you luck on your next fill. Keep track of how many cc of saline you take. Keep me posted.

HI NURSEY WHERE DID YOU FIND THE SCAR CREAM?

Hi Chelly, I just joined and read you experience. What an awsome detailed info. I am happy to hear you are starting a new life and feeling good. I also had mine done in TJ but with Dr. Martinez at the Molding Clinic. I had my first fill 4/3 and doing okay. The only thing I wish we MX patients had is support groups to share experiences and meet new friends. I live in the central valley Dinuba CA and hope to find chat friends. I truly appreciate you sharing your experience and knowledge. Keep us posted on your journey. A friend Sylvia

I was banded in TJ by Dr. Ricardo Martinez at the Molding Clinic and my cost was 6,700. If I were to buy another package for 6,900. he would fly me to San Diego which includes Hotel also. Great service and very nice staff. They have a web site Moldingclinic.com check it out. I just went for a fill and the only problems with having surgery in MX that I have found is the support group chat. I would like to be more in contact with other bandsters who experience the same topic. I'm glad I found this forum. Good luck!

Hola Ladies, I am new to the forum and have replied to some bandster and I haved no response. I hope I'm doing this right. I went to TJ to have my first fill and was amazed that my Dr. gave me 5cc of a fill. I fill confused of still felling hungry and not losing that much weight. I was banded 3/24 and have only lost 15lbs to date. Can any one relate to this slow process or am I just getting anxious. I truly enjoy reading everyones experiences they are very informative.

NrsJane, Keep us posted on your surgery. Don't worry things will be okay. I had mine done in TJ and stayed at the Grand Hotel and drove. Buy your meds there cheaper. Chao!

Hola Chrissys, I had my surgery on March 24 and I have two middle ones about 2 inches and one right one left side 1 inch. Mine are healing but I don't know what to put on them but neosporen. When are you having your surgery? Where? It is a piece of cake and you will be happy you did it. I am, I anxious to see results. Good Luck!

Hola, You've taken the first step! I am newly banded and have tried a tiny piece of frie it was okay. You are to stay away from fries and bread. Remember you need to modify your eating menu with this banded life. That is the key to success. Good luck Hola, You've taken the first step! I am newly banded and have tried a tiny piece of frie it was okay. You are to stay away from fries and bread. Remember you need to modify your eating menu with this banded life. That is the key to success. When and with who are you looking into? Good luck

Hi Karen, I had the simular experience also. When I came home and had quiet time I started getting anxious and cried hoping that I had made the right decision. I called mama and she calmed me down. This must be a mood swing we bandster have. Well its great that I have found this group and enjoy reading everyones experiences. To all bandsters lets keep up your chat and CHIN up high!

Hi Marc, Not a bad experience. I hope you are doing better every day! I had my surgery done 3/24 and first fill 4/28. My Dr. was at the Molding Clinic in TJ and Dr. Martinez and staff were wonderful. I which they gave more support after the sugery. Keep us posted on your recovery Marc.

Hi Laura, I am Friend no kid on the block. I had my surgery March 24, 2006 by the Molding Clinic Dr. Martinez and hav gone for one fill 4/28/06. Surgery is a piece of cake don't worry. Take only casual clothes and I took chamomile tea which made my stomach feel good. I used Malox for my gas. You can buy almost everything there and cheaper. So I would not carry too much. You will be able to get around which is what the doctor orders anyway. During the day it was warm but in the evening it was quite breezy. The first day at the hotel for me was just water and tea. I was so tired and just wanted to rest quitely. Next morning I walked down to hotel mini store a purchased jello and a juice. I always had water by my side. Thats all I needed I did not feel hungry so really did not need much before I drove home to Central CA near Fresno. Remember loose comfortable clothes. I wish you well on you new life. Prayers your surgery day! Friend