Kim2BSlim

Thanks to all of you for being so caring! I just love this board! >

I have been sick some today. Ugh..it is really uncomfortable. Glad to hear you are feeling better. Tell your Mom and Dad that us crazy MS folks said hello! LOL

Oh goodness! They are supposed to be set to public. Let me go check them.

Hahahaha!!

No worries! > My Aunt had her visitor come the night before our surgery last Friday. They give you a little bit more meds to help with your bleeding and all was well. Just be sure to tell them she is here!

The trip to TJ from MS completely exhausted me and I won't be going back for fills. I have found a Bariatric surgeon about 20 mins from me to do my fills.

Welcome! I was banded last Friday and am the almost same weight and height as you. Good luck with your journey! We will be here to help every step of the way. >

OMG that is hilarious! (Not really though (((Hugs))) I have 3 pair of scales. Two of the new digital ones and a dinosaur old kind. The digital ones are CRAZY. They weigh me something off the wall every time I step on them! The older normal scales I have seem to be more reliable. I just wish I had a pair that would quit beating around the bush and tell me what I weigh! I know the older bandsters think we are nuts, but this is the time for us to be passionate about our weight loss to determine our sucesss. Healing or not, By Gosh I want to lose weight!!

I tried some cold, diluted apple juice this morning and I threw up (or PBed) for 30 minutes straight. So I called the Dr. today. He told me to quit drinking cold liquids and only drink them at room temp or warmed up. I feel much better since I am doing this. I was worried about my band and he said it would be fine.

On our stats thread I had requested for it to be stuck at the top, but the higher ups turned it down, so when it gets on like page 6 or 7 I have to "bump" it up so that the newbies can add their info. >

We are all great..with the horrible gas pain! LOL

OMG..haha Yeah my shape is all screwed up! I am big up top and I have no butt or legs!

Was it you who was talking about a book you ordered after surgery that really helped you? Someone said the name of it a few weeks ago and I was wanting to order it.

Tijuana Pics I uploaded them all to my myspace. Enjoy!

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I just wanted to check on you sweetie. I hope you are feeling fine!

Good luck to you both! No worries either..it really is a wonderful experience.

I was just banded 3 days ago, but you have to have a mind set that you are gonna work with your band. It is just a tool for you to work with. You still have to make healthy food choices, and the band allows you only eat a small amount.

LOL I don't think alot of people who are new to message boards know that. > And you do not sound like a b-#%^&!

..in the newly banded forum if anyone wants to check it out. >

We got on the plane Wednesday about as nervous and excited as four people could be! It was me, Lance, My Aunt, and our friend Christie. Of course goinmg to a foreign country for surgery is an adventure I never dreamed I would be taking in a million years! We arrived in San Diego and our driver was not there, but he pulled up shortly and off we went. Francisco was so funny! We cracked up the whole ride at him. Going across the border was nothing. We just drove right through with no problem. He took us to the Lucerna where we would stay in Tijuana. The Hotel was lovely and everyone who worked there was overly helpful and friendly to us. The next morning (Thursday) we arrived at the OCC via Momma Ortiz (what a sweetie) where we were greeted by Claudia, the over-worked receptionist. She was super nice. We met with our nutritionist, Dr. Miranda, had an EKG and a lung function test and also had a dental exam. It is very important you have good teeth because you have to chew your food thoroughly. The clinic was immaculate and again everyone was really nice. After our pre-ops we went shopping on Revolution Ave which was definetly the highlight of our trip! We got bargain after bargain and of couse cut up with all the Mexican men. LOL I even had two marriage proposals! Hahaha That night we had our last meal of pizza and french fries. Lovely, huh? LOL Friday morning it was time for surgery. Momma Ortiz picked us up and we had her going the whole ride to the clinic. We told her we found her a man on Revolution Ave. She said, "No No" Hahaha I am just gonna recount my part of the surgery from here. I was put in a beautiful private room with a flat screen TV and even a real flowing fountain! My IV was started with no problem. I barely even felt it. Another sweet nurse came in and put hose on me to prevent blood clots. I had 3 Drs come in and talk to me right after I was given something through my IV to make me relax so that is pretty much a blur to me now. I remember going into the OR and the Anesthesioligist telling me to dream of something sweet and I was OUT. I woke back up in my beautiful room and I was just sore and groggy. The head nurse let me sleep for awhile and then she had me up walking me to help with the gas pains. Can I just say again how sweet these nurses are? They actually massage your back, and your hands and pat you like you are their child. Amazing care..just amazing! I slept good that night. The nurses turn all the lights off and let you sleep (they even sleep!!) and give you a pager to call them if you need anything. Saturday morning we were up walking again and feeling much better. We were given awesome popsicles and chicken broth and then discharged. Francisco picked us back up and we went back to the Lucerna while we waited to go back to San Diego. We decided to go ahead and cross the border a day early since our flight left at 640am Sunday. We had to get out of the car at the border and walk through customs. I was asked what I was doing in Mexico and what I was brining back to the states. I told him just some jewelry and tshirts. They scanned our luggage and out we went after showing our ID and Birth Certificate. We got back in the van and our driver took us to our hotel in San Diego. We rented a car and shopped in San Diego Saturday. I know that sounds like alot, but we were told to WALK..WALK...WALK. California was dreamy to me. I have always wanted to visit there, even if for only one day. My experience was excellent and I wouldn't change it for the world. The flight home was rough since I had alot of trapped gas, but I made it and today I feel great. Thanks for reading my novel!!

I was banded the 28th and have the same pain in my left shoulder all the time. It really, really hurts! Nothing seems to help at all.

You look AMAZING!! I hope I follow in your footsteps. Way to go! Oh and I can REALLY tell in the shirt/shorts pic!

Thanks everyone! I drank some black coffee about an hour after that happened and then I was able to keep some water down. I am gonna wait til tomorrow and if I still can't keep anything down then I will call the OCC.

Hey girl! It was so nice to meet you. I am also scared I am not getting enough liquids down. I am 3 days post-op today. The plane ride home was pure hell. You were the day before me so are you feeling any better yet?