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[AudricIan]

Hello to all,

I have been reading the forums for a while now. I have been debating whether to go ahead with the surgery or not. Up until today, I had not told anyone that I was even considering being banded, let alone being banded in Mexico. I told my mom today and she said schedule the surgery! My BMI is only 30 which is not too high, however, I am a wonderful apple shape and I carry the weight in all of the wrong places. I have not always been overweight or obese, the last 5 years it has been a struggle and I am losing. I am 29 now and I am thinking about what life will be like from here on out. I have read so many forums and the writer says " I wish I would have done it sooner" or "I wish I would have done it at 185 rather than 225" I don't want to be that person. I want to look and feel great at 30 and for the rest of my life! Reading all of the posts has helped me so much, we all have a little bit different story and that is great. What is even better is the fact that we all have one goal and there are hundreds of us to support eachother.

My husband is totally against any kind of surgery, let alone weight loss surgeries. He doesn't even go to the doctor. He is the tall skinny guy who can eat whatever he wants. He tells me I just need to exercise more and it will come off. He loves me how I am and would never tell me that I am fat. I am graetful for his devotion to me through thick and thicker, however, I am not happy with the way I look and feel now. I love him so much and we have 2 lovely little boys 4yrs and 1 yr, our family is picture perfect, as long as I am not in the picture, LOL. Not being honest with my hubby has been the hardest part of my journey thus far. I travel a lot with my company and we live close to the border so I am just going to go have the surgery done and come home in a few days. I must be crazy! He hasn't seen me without a shirt on in a long time so he will not see the incisions. I jokingly tell him that one day I am going to go get banded and we laugh about how it. One day when I am down about 30 pounds and he is noticing the slimmer woman that I once was returning, I am going to lift my shirt and tell him what I did.

My mother who is my best friend, lives about 3000 miles from me so I will not have her here for me. When I told her my plan this morning she was so worried because I am going to Mexico to have it done. Then I sent her the links to this forum and to Dr. Ortiz's clinic. She called me 4 hours later after reading everything and she gave me her blessing. I figure someone has to know what is going on just in case. My surgery is scheduled for December 6th, I will be getting to the border super early and doing all of my preop same day as the surgery. Luckily I don't have to do the pre op diet so my hubby will not be suspicious. I have dropped a few hints that I am going to start a pre new years resolution to be healthy and start watching what I eat. I pray that I can pull this one off!

Enough rambling for me, I will be reading and posting....I am so glad for all of you bandsters here, you are all so lovely! >

[demsmil]

I was banded by Dr. Ortiz on Nov. 12 and had a low BMI, just under 30, so your not crazy...I've lost 6 pounds in the first two weeks, and now it's getting a little harder....I can tell a difference cause I used to go back for seconds and eat alot more but I'm much more conscious of what I'm choosing to eat and how much (afraid to get that chest pain or throw up). I wasn't in the mood to listen to what others would say also, that I don't need it, but I've struggled for years even had lipo done a few years ago, looked great, but ate and it came right back. So I needed something that would help me control the amount I eat and this seems to do it so far. I went by myself also, only told two people, my sister and a friend, so everyone thought I went to visit a friend in San Diego. It was great, easy, no one thought otherwise! I told everyone before I left that I was going to go on a diet after my vacation, so no one's even questioning that. I was at the highest weight I had ever been and I wasn't about to buy a new set of clothes, really what's the point do it now or wait until I gain more weight then I have more to lose. My sister is 100 lbs overweight so she's planning on going in Jan. now that I've done it and her husband saw that it's a quick recovery, if you have any questions feel free to email me!

Hello to all,

I have been reading the forums for a while now. I have been debating whether to go ahead with the surgery or not. Up until today, I had not told anyone that I was even considering being banded, let alone being banded in Mexico. I told my mom today and she said schedule the surgery! My BMI is only 30 which is not too high, however, I am a wonderful apple shape and I carry the weight in all of the wrong places. I have not always been overweight or obese, the last 5 years it has been a struggle and I am losing. I am 29 now and I am thinking about what life will be like from here on out. I have read so many forums and the writer says " I wish I would have done it sooner" or "I wish I would have done it at 185 rather than 225" I don't want to be that person. I want to look and feel great at 30 and for the rest of my life! Reading all of the posts has helped me so much, we all have a little bit different story and that is great. What is even better is the fact that we all have one goal and there are hundreds of us to support eachother.

My husband is totally against any kind of surgery, let alone weight loss surgeries. He doesn't even go to the doctor. He is the tall skinny guy who can eat whatever he wants. He tells me I just need to exercise more and it will come off. He loves me how I am and would never tell me that I am fat. I am graetful for his devotion to me through thick and thicker, however, I am not happy with the way I look and feel now. I love him so much and we have 2 lovely little boys 4yrs and 1 yr, our family is picture perfect, as long as I am not in the picture, LOL. Not being honest with my hubby has been the hardest part of my journey thus far. I travel a lot with my company and we live close to the border so I am just going to go have the surgery done and come home in a few days. I must be crazy! He hasn't seen me without a shirt on in a long time so he will not see the incisions. I jokingly tell him that one day I am going to go get banded and we laugh about how it. One day when I am down about 30 pounds and he is noticing the slimmer woman that I once was returning, I am going to lift my shirt and tell him what I did.

My mother who is my best friend, lives about 3000 miles from me so I will not have her here for me. When I told her my plan this morning she was so worried because I am going to Mexico to have it done. Then I sent her the links to this forum and to Dr. Ortiz's clinic. She called me 4 hours later after reading everything and she gave me her blessing. I figure someone has to know what is going on just in case. My surgery is scheduled for December 6th, I will be getting to the border super early and doing all of my preop same day as the surgery. Luckily I don't have to do the pre op diet so my hubby will not be suspicious. I have dropped a few hints that I am going to start a pre new years resolution to be healthy and start watching what I eat. I pray that I can pull this one off!

Enough rambling for me, I will be reading and posting....I am so glad for all of you bandsters here, you are all so lovely! >

[AudricIan]

I was banded by Dr. Ortiz on Nov. 12 and had a low BMI, just under 30, so your not crazy...I've lost 6 pounds in the first two weeks, and now it's getting a little harder....I can tell a difference cause I used to go back for seconds and eat alot more but I'm much more conscious of what I'm choosing to eat and how much (afraid to get that chest pain or throw up). I wasn't in the mood to listen to what others would say also, that I don't need it, but I've struggled for years even had lipo done a few years ago, looked great, but ate and it came right back. So I needed something that would help me control the amount I eat and this seems to do it so far. I went by myself also, only told two people, my sister and a friend, so everyone thought I went to visit a friend in San Diego. It was great, easy, no one thought otherwise! I told everyone before I left that I was going to go on a diet after my vacation, so no one's even questioning that. I was at the highest weight I had ever been and I wasn't about to buy a new set of clothes, really what's the point do it now or wait until I gain more weight then I have more to lose. My sister is 100 lbs overweight so she's planning on going in Jan. now that I've done it and her husband saw that it's a quick recovery, if you have any questions feel free to email me!

Hello to all,

I have been reading the forums for a while now. I have been debating whether to go ahead with the surgery or not. Up until today, I had not told anyone that I was even considering being banded, let alone being banded in Mexico. I told my mom today and she said schedule the surgery! My BMI is only 30 which is not too high, however, I am a wonderful apple shape and I carry the weight in all of the wrong places. I have not always been overweight or obese, the last 5 years it has been a struggle and I am losing. I am 29 now and I am thinking about what life will be like from here on out. I have read so many forums and the writer says " I wish I would have done it sooner" or "I wish I would have done it at 185 rather than 225" I don't want to be that person. I want to look and feel great at 30 and for the rest of my life! Reading all of the posts has helped me so much, we all have a little bit different story and that is great. What is even better is the fact that we all have one goal and there are hundreds of us to support eachother.

My husband is totally against any kind of surgery, let alone weight loss surgeries. He doesn't even go to the doctor. He is the tall skinny guy who can eat whatever he wants. He tells me I just need to exercise more and it will come off. He loves me how I am and would never tell me that I am fat. I am graetful for his devotion to me through thick and thicker, however, I am not happy with the way I look and feel now. I love him so much and we have 2 lovely little boys 4yrs and 1 yr, our family is picture perfect, as long as I am not in the picture, LOL. Not being honest with my hubby has been the hardest part of my journey thus far. I travel a lot with my company and we live close to the border so I am just going to go have the surgery done and come home in a few days. I must be crazy! He hasn't seen me without a shirt on in a long time so he will not see the incisions. I jokingly tell him that one day I am going to go get banded and we laugh about how it. One day when I am down about 30 pounds and he is noticing the slimmer woman that I once was returning, I am going to lift my shirt and tell him what I did.

My mother who is my best friend, lives about 3000 miles from me so I will not have her here for me. When I told her my plan this morning she was so worried because I am going to Mexico to have it done. Then I sent her the links to this forum and to Dr. Ortiz's clinic. She called me 4 hours later after reading everything and she gave me her blessing. I figure someone has to know what is going on just in case. My surgery is scheduled for December 6th, I will be getting to the border super early and doing all of my preop same day as the surgery. Luckily I don't have to do the pre op diet so my hubby will not be suspicious. I have dropped a few hints that I am going to start a pre new years resolution to be healthy and start watching what I eat. I pray that I can pull this one off!

Enough rambling for me, I will be reading and posting....I am so glad for all of you bandsters here, you are all so lovely! >

[AudricIan]

THANK YOU for replying. I was beginning to think I was the only low BMI out here! Our stories are about the same. I have told my hubby that I am starting a new diet of fasting and liquids only. I hope I can pull this one off, at least for a few months...after I have lost a noticeable amount of weight. I was on another forum and there is a thread dedicated to low BMI bandsters. Maybe we should start one here as I think a lot more of Dr. Ortiz's patients are on this forum. I am not nervous at all about chosing Dr. Ortiz, I have read nothing but good about him. I was contemplating lipo or tummy tuck, I think that it is a waste of money for someone who has 40-50 pounds to lose. I was so worried about my BMI when I get to TJ. I have been so nervous that I am not eating and I have lost a few lbs, I would hate to get there and not be able to get the surgery done. Then I read on another forum that a young lady with a BMI of 27 had the sx done....scary. Are you still on liquids or have you started solids? My hubby is going to be so confused when we go out and i order soup and only drink the broth... :-? Again, thanks for replying, keep me and any other low BMI'er who is contemplating the band posted on your progress. My sx is now 10 days away and counting, I am so nervous, scared, excited, wired, worried and happy!

I was banded by Dr. Ortiz on Nov. 12 and had a low BMI, just under 30, so your not crazy...I've lost 6 pounds in the first two weeks, and now it's getting a little harder....I can tell a difference cause I used to go back for seconds and eat alot more but I'm much more conscious of what I'm choosing to eat and how much (afraid to get that chest pain or throw up). I wasn't in the mood to listen to what others would say also, that I don't need it, but I've struggled for years even had lipo done a few years ago, looked great, but ate and it came right back. So I needed something that would help me control the amount I eat and this seems to do it so far. I went by myself also, only told two people, my sister and a friend, so everyone thought I went to visit a friend in San Diego. It was great, easy, no one thought otherwise! I told everyone before I left that I was going to go on a diet after my vacation, so no one's even questioning that. I was at the highest weight I had ever been and I wasn't about to buy a new set of clothes, really what's the point do it now or wait until I gain more weight then I have more to lose. My sister is 100 lbs overweight so she's planning on going in Jan. now that I've done it and her husband saw that it's a quick recovery, if you have any questions feel free to email me!

Hello to all,

I have been reading the forums for a while now. I have been debating whether to go ahead with the surgery or not. Up until today, I had not told anyone that I was even considering being banded, let alone being banded in Mexico. I told my mom today and she said schedule the surgery! My BMI is only 30 which is not too high, however, I am a wonderful apple shape and I carry the weight in all of the wrong places. I have not always been overweight or obese, the last 5 years it has been a struggle and I am losing. I am 29 now and I am thinking about what life will be like from here on out. I have read so many forums and the writer says " I wish I would have done it sooner" or "I wish I would have done it at 185 rather than 225" I don't want to be that person. I want to look and feel great at 30 and for the rest of my life! Reading all of the posts has helped me so much, we all have a little bit different story and that is great. What is even better is the fact that we all have one goal and there are hundreds of us to support eachother.

My husband is totally against any kind of surgery, let alone weight loss surgeries. He doesn't even go to the doctor. He is the tall skinny guy who can eat whatever he wants. He tells me I just need to exercise more and it will come off. He loves me how I am and would never tell me that I am fat. I am graetful for his devotion to me through thick and thicker, however, I am not happy with the way I look and feel now. I love him so much and we have 2 lovely little boys 4yrs and 1 yr, our family is picture perfect, as long as I am not in the picture, LOL. Not being honest with my hubby has been the hardest part of my journey thus far. I travel a lot with my company and we live close to the border so I am just going to go have the surgery done and come home in a few days. I must be crazy! He hasn't seen me without a shirt on in a long time so he will not see the incisions. I jokingly tell him that one day I am going to go get banded and we laugh about how it. One day when I am down about 30 pounds and he is noticing the slimmer woman that I once was returning, I am going to lift my shirt and tell him what I did.

My mother who is my best friend, lives about 3000 miles from me so I will not have her here for me. When I told her my plan this morning she was so worried because I am going to Mexico to have it done. Then I sent her the links to this forum and to Dr. Ortiz's clinic. She called me 4 hours later after reading everything and she gave me her blessing. I figure someone has to know what is going on just in case. My surgery is scheduled for December 6th, I will be getting to the border super early and doing all of my preop same day as the surgery. Luckily I don't have to do the pre op diet so my hubby will not be suspicious. I have dropped a few hints that I am going to start a pre new years resolution to be healthy and start watching what I eat. I pray that I can pull this one off!

Enough rambling for me, I will be reading and posting....I am so glad for all of you bandsters here, you are all so lovely! >