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Hi TL I know Dr Q estimate was for good 2 mths. You could pay 50% to hold the price for a later date.

Hi Angie I bought it in Shoppers Drugmart $15 for 6. I wanted to try it before big purchase. I'm totally on liquids as TOM. I am feeling a little better since the complete unfill, but when I try solids I still have some discomfort and alot of heartburn at night still. I have another appt in 2 weeks. So its wait and see. I don't want to lose anymore weight either.( never thought I'd ever say that)i've lost another 15lbs in 5 weeks.

Hi As I'm on liquids and I'm really fed up with protein shakes,I just had to share that I love Isopure plus the clear protein drink and in 237ml theres 15g protein. It has become my new best friend.

Hi you body produces mucus ,but during the night you are not eating, drinking and swallowing as much and it builds up. I have to drink a few hot drinks to get it to clear.

Glad all is good.

B 1/2 a protein shake. L tsp bacon bits. crystal light

Hi Sorry to burst your bubble ,but yes harm can be done to your band. Liquids will stretch your pouch if you are too tight; it happen to me twice, resulting in complete unfills. Also my band always tightens when its TOM and I couldn't even drink a protein drink without trouble. Please be careful.

hi I had lost most of my weight by Christmas last year and 2 of my daughters bought me a Lululemon hoodie. Love it!

Yah Holly keep it going . You are amazing!

Hi Janet If you go to the plastic surgery topic you'll find alot have people have seen Dr Quiroz or Dr campos-Leon in TJ. Hope this helps.

hi LisaBen I'm totally in the same boat I don't want to lose anymore weight.(I can't believe I"m saying that) I am unfilled but still very tight and can eat very little. I keep eating high calorie foods/drinks so I don't get any smaller.

I would love to add but today I have had B= peppermint teaand a yop took 2 hrs L= cream of chicken soup D = protein shake still really tight and on liquids but I see the Dr tomorrow.

Hi DW Congrats on getting the band. Its the BEST. I took my contraceptive pill whole without any problems and the port has not caused me any problems when I'm swingiing of chandeliers etc . It is situated 2 finger widths down from my left ribcage. Good luck

Medical Edge: andrew is legit. I met him and he is very nice. I don't know much about the service but if he can help you get the out of country medical reimbursement and medical tax credit it may be worthwhile. If you can book your travel on line etc, it is simple to do it yourself.

Hi jen I'm usually spending $600 including fill and transfers. I'm feeling much better still on fluids but NO pain.

hi Everyone is different so do what works for you. I personally like warm and not cold. Do you like ice tea, ice caps etc?

Hi Glad your back. It will be great that you have the monthly support. Happy losing.

Hi Welcome to the forum. I was banded 19months ago, ost most of my weight by Christmas and althiough I am having some issues right now, if you asked me would I do it again. IN A HEART BEAT. Dr Miranda will go through when to eat etc at the clinic ,but it is mainly trial and error. You will know what you can eat pretty early on and aslong as you stay away from your problem foods and follow the rules, you will be fine. Good luck

hi Yes they pick you up from the airport for free. Its a new thing I believe.

Hi No pesos ,but have low denomination US dollars. Remember to haggle.

Hi I was in TJ in May at the beginning of the outbreak of the H1N1 flu and nobody had contracted it in the TJ region. When I went back in June the same thing. Don't worry.

Hi Thinkinghard Welcome to the forum,Where are you in Canada? I know there are a few support groups around,which could answer some of your questions. I'm struggling right now and I am on Liquids but when I am eating I have BBQ steak only not the whole cow.LOL I have hamburgers but usually wrap it in a lettuce leaf instead of a bun. Pizza is OK for me as long as it is thin crust and I only eat one slice anyway. The fullness after one piece is as I ate the whole pizza pre-band. The problem can be head hunger ,but most of us become more active after losing some weight so you are not constantly thinking what can I eat. I actually didn't work out until I had lost 50lbs and I know some people who haven't joined a gym or anything but just move more. Just make sure you have aftercare in Canada incase any problems should arise. Goodluck

Hi Jen Thanks! Today I can drink without pain so I think the swelling is going down. I'm still on clear fluids, but I'm not hungry so I can manage for 3 more days.

Hi Yep my hair fell out , but I dod have regrowth. A nutritionist told me protein Biotin omega 3 I now take all three. Goodluck

YOU GO GAL!!!!!