LGMB

Lori, please add throat spray incase the tube irratates a patients throat, and big oversized shirts, especially if flying..no buttons or zippers on shirts either. I have only heard (so far) of those items, from other posts, but it sounds like good adive...extra pillows especially the first night, to prop or use on the plane ride home.

oh yeah, one more thing...credit card or cash for any phone calls you make in the hotel. Its not that expensive, but ive heard $10 -$20 bucks is fine...fyi..if you happen to already have pesos, you get a better deal!

Ok... here is the list (so far!) of things to take with you

Gas X Strips

Liquid Tylenol

Sports Bra

Elastic Waist Pants/Shorts

Jacket

Robe

Slippers

Toiletries

Book

Leave jewelry at home

There are 2 computers available for you to use at the clinic with internet

There is also wireless networking available for those that want to bring their laptops.

I'm still compiling the list... so feel free to email me and let me know of anything else you'd like to add.

Lori, please add throat spray incase the tube irratates a patients throat, and big oversized shirts, especially if flying..no buttons or zippers on shirts either. I have only heard (so far) of those items, from other posts, but it sounds like good adive...extra pillows especially the first night, to prop or use on the plane ride home.

Hi there.

I am being banded on October 12th. Octavia maybe I will see you there. Good to find someone who is going to be there at the same time.

Karen

Hi Karen,

I am also being banded on October 12th by Dr. Ortiz. It is VERY reasurring to find others willing to share their adventure. I wish you good luck and a speedy recovery. >

I'm going to be banded Oct. 11th and very nervous. I want to lose 40-45lbs and I'm afarid I'll go Lindsey Lohan. How fast is the weight loss and what is the generally disadvantage?

Hi Octavia,

Im going to be banded the day after you w/ Dr. Ortiz. Hopefully we'll run into each other! Definately lets keep posting here, as we take this journey together. Good Luck to you!

Oh, come on, everybody. There must be someone else out there scheduled for October.

I went to a gastroenterologist today and need an upper g.i. endoscopy to see if I have an ulcer. He wants me to get it before I get banded, as getting banded with an ulcer doesn't sound like a great idea to either of us. What seemed really weird to me is that he didn't even know what lap-band surgery was. When i explained it to him, he asked me about fills and thought the whole thing sounded great.

So I am going on the assumption that I will still be traveling to TJ for surgery with my husband on october 10. Hope to hear from some of the other Octoberites, and hope I see you there.

Hi Snowbird,

I'm having surgery Oct. 12th. Maybe I'll see you there! Still in the nervous/anxious stage...but getting better. Good luck with your band.