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Hi, I was banded on 4/13 and no regrets here. I am looking forward to the positive things that will allow me to live a fuller and healthier life. Congrats on your decision & keep up the hard work.

Don't be put off by other peoples experience. You just need to learn from them. This forum has been helpful in coaching me on what to expect pre & post op and how to anticipate problems that can crop up. Don't give up on yourself.

Good luck to you both and much success don't forget to take before and after pictures.

Lisalaw you are a wealth of info I really enjoyed reading your post. Thanks for the time and effort you put into this and I will print this for future reference. I'm being banded on Monday 4/13 and knowing this stuff is very helpful. =D>

Awsome! =D>

Just a little info re: another option for fills. I received info on the forum re: Dr Ren @ NYU. I was told that they do care for Dr. Ortiz pts. Here is the link http://thinforlife.med.nyu.edu/aboutus/surgeons/ren.html I was quoted $495. for initial consult then $100. for f/u including fills. I have spoken with this office to confirm the info feel free to contact them.

You go girl! I love to see and hear about everyone's experience this forum is awesome.

Wow , you are a great example of sticktuitiveness. You obviously have been very successful w/the band. I will be banding on April 13th YEEEAAAHHH...can you explain what sliming and PBing is

You are an inspiration to all of us who have put off doing something about our obesity and I truly appreciate your honesty. Just think , a year ago you were a totally different person. How about doing something different for exercise like a dance class suggest Zumba its aerobics combined w/ latin dance moves really fun. Not hard on your back at all.

Wow, that was a great update. Thanks and you sound like you're on the right track.

Can someone plz suggest a company that sells the liquid multi-vitamins and does anyone have suggestions how to get other meds down w/o it getting stuck eg: Prevacid capsules ; Advil; etc and do I need any Antibiotics in liquid now? Thanks for your help. Just trying to get ready for post procedure anticipated problems.

Awsome for you. I hope to get there soon. Banding on 4/13

Thank you soooooo much and congrats on your wt. loss you're just plugging along and its very encouraging to see.

I have been looking up fill centers and cant find any in NYC. Can anyone help i am concerned because I can't afford to keep flying to Tijuana, my surgery is 4/13 and I would like to find somewhere near for my fills.

Hi Angie, It took me about 6 months to save for my surgery and i'm finally getting banded 4/13 so keep a positive attitude tighten your budget and you will succeed.