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I was reading someones blog and they said the day after they felt like they had a lot of saliva that they had in their mouth and they felt like it was almost like morning sickness. Man that freaks me out. I had morning sickness for 8 months. I dont want that again. So tell me, what are the first days like and how long until you feel like you are somewhat normal? What can I expect? I also read that someone had a hard time breathing, like there was pressure on their chest. Is that normal? Any info would be helpful, I want to be prepared.

Ok so one bank called me and approved about $5300.00, that is not enough obviously so I am a bit worried. The loan processor told me not to worry that the next bank will call me next week or maybe the week after. Meanwhile, I got two other banks working on a possible approval. One is here in town and they have a good reputation. I was hoping for one full loan but it looks like it may be two. I am a little nervous. hubby is getting nervous. He still has not asked for the time off, he said that it is better to ask about two weeks before hand but he said no matter what he is going. I worry about my son, we are leaving him for the first time and the daycare owner will be watching him. I worry that if something were to happen, we have no will that tells anyone what to do with him. I dont want my family getting a hold of him. I may call a lawyer to get an appt to make a will. We should have done this a long time ago. I have no idea who I would want to take care of my son. He would most likely go to my husbands family, although I dont really know them. I guess I am very nervous about this. I have never been to Mexico and you hear horror stories. I am sure it will be fine. I guess my main worry is will I be able to change my poor eating habits? I dont want to pay all this just to have to have it removed. I will have to learn to eat all over again. I am afraid that I will be hungry all the time. I dont think I could stand that. I do however like to drink things so liquid diet should not be an issue for me. I thank god I have the support of everyone here. /biggrin.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':D' /><' /> This is a huge decision and I think I have made it with good information on my side and I dont feel like I will be alone if something happens. With my husband doing this too. I think it will help us to make better decisions about what we choose to put in our mouth. I look forward to hearing from the bank, I hope they call me soon. This waiting is terrible.

I have three dogs Two long hair weiner dogs Pepper and Coco puff And one Golden Retriever They are a handful but we love them!

Thank you for keeping us up to date. I am so glad it went well. The more I hear about OCC the more excited I get about doing this. I cant wait to get mine in Sept. Now go shop your heart out!!!

I am telling anyone who will listen, in fact I am recruiting people to come down there with me. I am so excited about having it done, I can barely stand the waiting. I know there are risks but along with another person on here, I have had fertility issues, cholorestrial issues. My legs hurt, my back hurts and now my ankles swell up. I want to run down the street and tell people there is an option for change. If I can get this at the OCC in Sept. I am going to buy a shirt that says I joined "the band" ha haha hahah. So far everyone is being supportive. They are worried about me going to Mexico to get it done. But I tell them I am in good hands and I can't wait to see and feel the results. I am hoping this will change my health and my life. Why wouldnt anyone want to spread the word?

Is there anything they dont do in Mexico, I feel like a little kid. I had no idea all this stuff happens over there. This is all new to me. It is exciting and interesting cause people freak out when you tell them you are going to Mexico to get something done. I find it very exciting that there is an option. I always thought if you couldnt afford it here, you were out of luck. This site has really opened my eyes to a whole new world.

Wow you look great! Looks like you have lost alot. How exciting. Keep up the good work.

Got a call from both banks now. Geesh first nothing now both. I have been again conditionally approved. The mysurgeryloans is actually a better deal, lower interest rate and they are trying to get me one big loan instead of two. I should hear by tomorrow. So I am not feeling as stressed as before. If my monthly comes around the date of my surgery what happens. I never know when it is coming. It should be at beginning of month but it is sometimes late. After all this I dont want to cancell anything. I am ready now!!! Tomorrow if I get my approval, I am buying my airline tickets. I hope we get together after my surgery, I am going to need everyones support.

Can I come? I am not a bandster yet but soon hope to be...

Ya me too and it bothers me that she said her dr would not have approved it, I wonder why. My dr is all excited about me doing it, even in Mexico.

She is giving the band a bad name and I can't believe she would go to this extreme to lie about having it. See article; Surgery in Mexico Nelson, 38, worked as a Portland school police officer for 81/2 years before the unit merged with Portland police in 2001. In July 2006, she was at the East Precinct when she and a fellow officer were talking in the locker room about weight-loss surgery. Nelson, then weighing 238 pounds, said she had tried many diet plans, a personal trainer, but nothing seemed to work. Nelson says she learned about a lap band procedure from a fellow officer, who also wanted to lose weight. Nelson says her health care provider wouldn't have approved the procedure. Instead, she and the other officer found a doctor in Mexico, where the surgery was cheaper. The surgery is a laparoscopic procedure that places a silicone belt around the top of the stomach to create a small pouch, helping the patient control hunger and feel full. On Aug. 17, 2006, Nelson and another officer flew together to Monterrey, Mexico. Both underwent the surgery the following day and flew back three days later. By mid-September, Nelson developed serious complications. Tufts of her hair were falling out. She couldn't hold down any food or liquids. She had dropped from 238 to 180 pounds in less than a month. On Sept. 21, 2006, she went to the Kaiser Permanente emergency room. She was placed on IV, given pain medication and run through multiple tests. The prognosis: She needed to have the lap band removed or she could die. From Sept. 21 through Sept. 26, Nelson burned through her sick time and vacation time, making numerous trips to the hospital. Her doctor in Mexico suggested she return and he'd remove the band, with no extra cost. She decided to return to Mexico. Before her trip, an East Precinct sergeant recommended Nelson apply to the contributions committee for financial help and to talk to another officer about seeking a donation from other officers for catastrophic leave because she had no sick leave or vacation time left. Nelson lied to her sergeant and other officers, telling them she was having gallbladder problems and needed emergency surgery in Texas. If she had told the truth, Nelson contends, "it would have gotten around all of East Precinct and all around the bureau." Nelson said she didn't even share her predicament with her children, a son, 18, and daughter, 8. Five months later, a complaint from another officer who knew the real reason for Nelson's trip to Mexico sparked the criminal investigation. Prosecutor Chuck French found no criminal wrongdoing. He said there was no "substantive consideration" given to her request and the money was simply approved with no documentation. Nelson agreed to pay the $1,000 back to the special contributions fund. Mayor signs letter Yet, an internal affairs investigation proceeded. On March 20, 2008,Sizer sent Nelson a letter, proposing her termination. She cited violations of the truthfulness directive, "theft by deception," and unprofessional conduct. Mayor Tom Potter signed it. "Trust and honesty are critical to good police work," the chief wrote. "You knowingly misrepresented your reason for requesting funds from the PPSCC when you simply could have given the correct reason and asked that the information be kept confidential." Union leaders accompanied Nelson to contest the firing, but the chief apparently was not persuaded. Nelson says she's awaiting her final termination letter. "I didn't deliberately lie to get the money. I didn't even know about the fund," Nelson said. She said she was untruthful with other officers because she feared a backlash. "I didn't want them to think any less of me or think I couldn't control my eating, and I didn't want to be made fun of. That played a big role," she said. "Nothing stays confidential there."

I sent you an add too

I applied somewhere else, lets see what happens. This is the last time, I cant have a bunch of credit reports on there, it will look bad. I would feel better if someone would just give me the money so I can pay. I applied at mysurgeryloans.com, I hope they are better.

She may be right, call OCC see what they say.

Was it mymedicalloans.com that made you lose your tickets. They are making me mad. They are so slow. I with I could think of somewhere else. My credit is not that bad. I am trying to stay busy but this means so much to us, it is all we can talk about. My husband is very concerned. He said that he has gained another 5 pounds, I lost 5. I may get us to do the pre-op diet for a few to see if we can lose some. We need help, I am starting a whole new meal plan for us. Smaller portions, I told him he better get used to it.HA!

You poor thing. I am worried about you. I have not been there yet as you know but I would attempt to take little sips of gaterade. You have got to get something in there. If you need anything please contact me. Do you think you are over filled? That would make me wonder.

I didn't know I could do that, I may just do that but I am also trying to figure out where I can check for the money elsewhere.

I'm so glad it went well, keep us updated on your progress. I am so excited for you. Jelious, I hope I am next.

I guess I have to leave it all in GODS hands. I am not a religious person but there is no other way to deal with this. I want it bad, for both my husband and I.I feel like it may save our lives.I guess if they say no, I wil get on the phone and find someone else. There has got to be other resources out there. I am very tired and now the dr is telling me that I may have IBS, that stress can cause this, he wants me to change my diet. I am trying. I need help. This is my last hope so I can concerned. Please keep praying for me. something has to come through for us.

I know I am a person who likes things in order so I am not happy right now. I called the bank to see if the financing was ok. mymedicalloans. He told me that they go in order by the surgery date, so there is no rush. I explained to him, I need to get the tickets in advance, because they are cheaper that way. He told me it could be two weeks or so before I know if I am ok to go, maybe even a month. I told him that seems very strange to wait until the last minute to tell someone they are approved or denied financing. I am so frustrated. what is the deal? All I wanted was to get the ok to get my tickets so I know we are set to go I feel so stupid. Ok so my anxiety is getting the best of me right now. I am so afraid this is not going to happen. Just give me the money. Never have I ever had to go through something like this, this is horrible.