mona-camille

Wow, I hope that lump is nothing. Please let us know how it went after your appointment.

I was wondering when you were going!! So glad to hear you are there and just about ready to go!!! I am sooooo happy for you!!! And, be cranky all you want, thats what we are here for, LOL!!!

I just read about it, it's stomach stapling!! I thought they stopped that. There doesn't seem to be a need for it with the less invasive lap band. I bet her doctor has never performed lap band, or at least very few. Some of the U.S. doctors prefer to continue to use the procedure they are most comfortable with regardless of newer and safer procedures. Or maybe he has not yet been trained for lap band, or hasn't performed very many. If I were you, I would try to discourage her. Why get stitches and mesh if it isn't necessary? And if her doctor is talking her into that, that would concern me since stomach stapling is going out of favor with the newer and safer choices.

I never heard of it, but it must be something V gastric banding. Let us know what you find out about it though.

You're normal!! Don't worry, although it's hard not too sometimes. I was eating like a horse, so I put myself back on the Adkins diet so I wouldn't gain the weight back I already lost. I was banded 3/24 bit don't get my first fill until May 26. Wish it was sooner, but I have to fly so far and tickets are expensive!

Welcome, and congratulations!!!!!!

Glad to hear this, although I had already been told by several doctors to lose weight to save my knees. Unfortunately for me, the one is beyond saving but hopefully the other still has time. But, my hips are a whole lot better already! Goodluck to you and hope you continue to feel btter and better!!

You are so right and I couldn't have said it better myself. You will be in great hands, no worries!!

Congratulations!!! So sorry you have pain, but it will be gone soon!!

Congratulation to you and your dad both!!! Glad you had a great time.

Or the third choice is 3 weeks on Adkins.

Thank you for the update. That is vey encouraging to hear!! I can't wait until I am where you are!!

I didn't go #2 for a week after either. And when I finally did, I was amazed that anything came out since it was only clear liquids going in.

hahahahahahhaha me too!!

Both surgeons operated on me. I do happen to prefer Dr. Martinez because he spent a lot more time with me and explained things to me better. I can't even remember meeting Dr. Ortiz although I know I did. I had to go back two times the dat after surgery due to some vomitting problems and Dr. Martinez and Dr. Romero took exceptional care of me and answered all my questions and explained things to me very well. If I had to do it all over again, I would have no problem whatsoever dealing with Dr. Martinez only. Dr. Ortiz enjoys the limelight, while Dr. Martinez is more engrossed in his work. So, no worries!

HAHAHHAA funny post, because I think we have all deposited our scents all over the neighborhood, LOL!! Thankfully, my husband and I have been together 25 years so I can fart and belch in front of him and all he will do is burp and fart right back!!

Try the gummy bear childrens chewable vitamins. They taste great. You can take 2.

Did you get the chocolate caramel? I love it!! Well, as long as it is made my way. I've been having it for a while now and not yet sick of it. I think after our first fill we aren't supposed to use it anymore. They say we need to get our protein from food not drinks. So, don't stock up too much!! Just curious, did you try any other flavor? I am kind of afraid to do that. I have heard too many horror stories about proteing powders that I figure I should stay with what I know.

"but I'm in love with a cucumber". Thats great, I love it!!! Believe me, before I could eat 'real' food, I lusted over everything!!!!!!!!! Once I was allowed food, that horrible EAT EVERYTHING IN SIGHT went away. Well, not entirely, but enough to stop my drooling at every smell of food.

It depends what day of the week it is. I was banded on a monday and came in sunday so I went right to the hotel.

God am I ever lucky!!! I never had shoulder pain at all and I was so afraid I would. I had it all in my stomach although I wouldn't call it pain. Just a horrible bloating. I've heard people have it for so long and I do know I am one lucky gal! Thats good too because I am such a whiner!

Welcome!!! And if you are being banded by Dr. Ortiz, then I will see you there. I am going for my first fill on the 26th of May. You are the first person I have heard of on that date so I am glad I will see someone there. You'll do fine. Is anyone coming with you?

What kind of pain are you having? Describe it for me. But, extreme pain and not being able to walk is not right. I never once took a pain pill and even went back to the hotel the same day as surgery. Walking around like nothing. The next day we were all out walking and shopping. Extreme pain is not normal, 72 hours or not. That is very very unusual.

Insurance paid. And you are right, I do think self pay makes you a little more concious of what you are doing. She was told not to drink soda and not drink with meals and not deliberately eat so much you puke, and when I asked her why she was doing it when told not to, she said because she was thirsty or hungry. I asked her if she knew she was going to expand her pouch that way and she said. Oh no, they didn't tell me that, I better stop it! Yeah, DUH!! No kidding! They tell you things for a reason not just for nothing. I always thought she was a smart girl, but I guess not. If you don't know why, then ask! But you still are supposed to follow the rules they give you. They aren't made up for nothing. As you can tell, she makes me VERY mad with her cavalier attitude about it!

Yes, I am using OCC transportation. I don't think our Memroail Day affects Mexico so I don't really know about the crowds. If I use OCC then I know I will get over the boder quickly and easier.