mona-camille

Well, I hope I feel the same way as soon as I get my first fill. And I can't wait. I am eating like a hog now!! I need that fill!

YEAHHHHH good for you! I will be there 5/26 for my first fill.

YEAH!! Good for you! June 10th is my sisters 50th birthday! So it is a good luck day.

Thats cool, I'll accept that hex, LOL!!

Good for you!!! When I told my family, they freaked out. Not about the lap band itself (my sister had it done before me, in the US) but they freaked because I told them Mexico. They gave me such a hard time, I told them I canceled it. Then, I went anyway and took lots of pictures and videos and showed them after I came home. THEN, they were ok with it. In fact, the 2 who freaked the most (my mom and my neice) are now coming back with me for my first fill. So, it was ok, only after the fact for me. I was so disappointed at how mad and upset my mom was. Because, like you, we are close too. I tried to tell her how much research I did, but she didn't want to believe it. She told me, they don't wash their hands in Mexico! My neice said thats the dirtiest and most dangerous city to go to, and my brother told me that you have to take someone with you because they don't dispense drugs at the hospitals, they send you down a dark back alley to purchase the drugs you need. And this all from people who supposedly have high IQ's!! I wanted to smack them all! When I got back, I told them I had the best time and was taken care of better than at any other time here in the U.S. The Mexicans are so far ahead of us in this department, we in the U.S. should be embarrassed. The people there are so caring and nice, and what U.S. doctor would ever give you their cell phone number and actually expect you to use it? So, you are very lucky you have such a great mom. It will make your trip that much easier.

Thanks for the explanation!

I'd go with the flu idea because that will work for a few days. You need an excuse for several days not just one, so flu or intestinal infection would work. Then you can say doctor said liquid only until the infection goes away.

Hi Mindy!! I'm doing good, you? Glad you made the decision to go back to the OC. Wish I could go back sooner than Memorial day but I am bringing my mom and my neice and that was the only time they could come. Go check out the pictures in the gallery. I posted the one we took of all of us outside the hotel. (Well, if they approved and update the gallery yet that is). Please let me know how your fill goes. Take care!! Ramona

I neded up telling several people before I realized I shouldn't have. I can't stand that people who know are going to be watching me. For those who don't know, I will simply say that I am eating less.

Fuuny, my craving used to be chocolate and sugar, but now it does seem to be salty crunchy things. For me, thats a good thing. I was to obssessed with chocolate and I am glad to get rid of that!

First off (((((((((((((((((((((HUGS))))))))))))))))))))))) Second, you are on your way, you got the band. Yes, you need a fill, but at least you got the band in you and when you get that fill, you will be fine. Just a little more time, thats all! Maybe try to go back on the pre-op diet for a while. I had to do that because I can't get my fill until the end of May and I need it now too!!!! But, I have no choice so I am doing the best I can. The weather is changing, so try to get out there and walk. That will help not only your body, but also your mind. You'll be fine. And remember, come on here and vent all you want. We are all here for you.

You mean the glue? Sure, if they are almost off, go on and pull the rest of the way off.

Maybe the band changed over time and got tighter because of your body changes. Maybe just a slight unfill would do the trick but still keep you restricted. Sounds odd to me because from everything I have heard, acid problems are suppoosed to go away with banding. That port flipping is weird. How do they fix that without going inside?

As long as you pureed it, it should be fine. I wanted to try applesauce but I was afraid. I had some acute vomitting issues after surgery so I had to be extra careful.

If you get in early enough Monday and they have room, there is a good chance they will go ahead and band you Monday - if you want. SO, maybe have your last meal Sunday, just in case. Yes, the pre-op is hard, but once you are banded, you won't feel hungry so you will be fine. After a week or so from surgery, you will start feeling hungry but won't be able to eat because you are on liquids, but most people do fine. It really isn't so bad. But do remember, that the real weight loss won't come until after you get your first fill, so don't get discouraged. Tell us all about it when you are done, ok? And good luck!!

My family felt the same way. So, I told them I cancelled it, and went without them knowing. I just didn't need their negativity while I was there. I came home with pictures and movies and glowing reports and they were happy and decided I made the right decision after all. Whoever said Tijuana is dirty hasn't been there in a while. I didn't see a single thing that I would have called dirty. The OC center is immaculate and so is the hotel. I saw many people sweeping the streets and gutters. I have never in my life been treated as well as I was in Mexico. The people are warm and very caring, and if I could have all my medical procedures done there, I would. They are so far ahead of us in the states. I could e-mail you some small movies of my trip if you want. Not sure it would help, since it sounds like your friend already has her mind made up, but you never know.

Well, I am 4 week post op and craving everything. I had to put myself back on my pre-op diet so I don't gain my 25 piunds back.

Nope didn't cheat at all. I had too many vomitting issues to even think about NOT following the rules. I paid out of my pocket for this, I wasn't taking any chances on ruining the band. So, no food at all until my 3 week time frame.

Good for you!!

Glad it went well for you both. I am scheduled for a fill on Memorial Day. I am nervous about getting an unfill because i can't just hop a plane to do that. I hope that isn't a common occurance.

When in your profile, use avatar setting to change your picture, not the signature or other areas. I kept getting it wrong too until I used the avatr settings. Your pictures are fantastic! You look so different already, good for you!

I just noticed that too. I think it might be new. Either that or I never noticed it before. Or then again, I could be an idiot. LOL!!

Congratulations!!! GOod for you, I am so glad to hear this. BE PROUD!

Yes, I can't get back for my first fill until 9 weeks out, becaue I have to come so far. But, I am afraid of gaining back the weight I lost, so I went back to my pre-op diet. Shakes and lean cuisines or Adkins diet.

The best thing in the world I found, whether banded or not is this wonderful GNC 100% whey protein powder, chocolate caramel flavor. But don't make it like the container says. Use 3 scoops, 3 cups of 2% milk and 7 ice cubes in the blender and you have the best ever protein packed milkshake. MMMMMMMMMMMMMM I love it! And can't tell it is protein, so good. In fact, I just now had some.