Painter Posted May 13, 2008 Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 Hello everyone, I have been lurking for a couple of days and feel like I know some of you already. I am flying down to have my surgery on the 15th (surgery on the 16th). I sort of made the decision to go to TJ very quickly (last friday) but have been in a program here in Canada for 2.5 years waiting for a surgery date. I finally gave up and decided to pay for it myself. Reading all your posts, especially those of you who graciously took the time and trouble to go over the entire experience has been a huge help in calming my fears. THANK YOU! I really appreciate it. Well just wanted to say hello and introduce myself. I hope to have some interesting stats soon. Cheryl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandgroupie Posted May 13, 2008 Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 Cheryl, We'll be staying at the Lucerna Hotel Friday night and have fills scheduled for Saturday. KIMRA on the forum is being banded on Friday! Hello everyone,I have been lurking for a couple of days and feel like I know some of you already. I am flying down to have my surgery on the 15th (surgery on the 16th). I sort of made the decision to go to TJ very quickly (last friday) but have been in a program here in Canada for 2.5 years waiting for a surgery date. I finally gave up and decided to pay for it myself. Reading all your posts, especially those of you who graciously took the time and trouble to go over the entire experience has been a huge help in calming my fears. THANK YOU! I really appreciate it. Well just wanted to say hello and introduce myself. I hope to have some interesting stats soon. Cheryl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sphynxmomma Posted May 13, 2008 Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 I'm from Calgary, I didn't bother with getting involved with the weight managment program cuz I knew I would probably wouldn't get accepted or it would take forever SO here I am waiting for my surgery on May 29th. GOOD LUCK!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painter Posted May 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 Cheryl,We'll be staying at the Lucerna Hotel Friday night and have fills scheduled for Saturday. KIMRA on the forum is being banded on Friday! Hey thanks for the reply. Perhaps I will get a chance to meet you. I haven't received any information on the hotel yet but I am assuming it is the new one due to the information on the website. I am excited/scared/nervous. Cheryl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painter Posted May 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 I'm from Calgary, I didn't bother with getting involved with the weight managment program cuz I knew I would probably wouldn't get accepted or it would take forever SO here I am waiting for my surgery on May 29th. GOOD LUCK!!! Congratulaltions! You saved yourself alot of frustration by not getting into the program in Calgary. Many, many hoops to jump through and lots of classes to take that attempt to teach you all the stuff we all know already. Now the funding has been pulled so I totally wasted my time with them. My heart aches for the ones that are still in it and can't afford to go elsewhere. I met some really wonderful people and they are left standing in the dust. Well I will let you know how my surgery experience goes. These boards have been so helpful to allay my fears. Cheryl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeBe Posted May 13, 2008 Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 :lb14: :lb9: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimra Posted May 13, 2008 Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 Painter!!! I will be there on the 15th for pre op tests and Surgery on the 16th as well!!! Can't wait to meet you! What time do you get in?? See ya there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painter Posted May 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 Painter!!! I will be there on the 15th for pre op tests and Surgery on the 16th as well!!! Can't wait to meet you! What time do you get in?? See ya there! Awsome! I arrive in San Diego at 2:42 assuming the plane is on time. Great to have a name and face to say hello to. So now the journey begins..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCracken Posted May 13, 2008 Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 Hey There!! I wanted to let you know I had my surgery on the 8th and I spent soooo much time worring.... Please TRY not to. I have never been to Tia Juana, never had surgery anywhere much less in a foriegn country, so I am just tring to tell you to relax. They do take care of you, cant say it was amazing or outstanding, but they picked me up on time, the hotel was great, OCC was very informative during testing, Dr. Ortiz was attentive and created a very relaxed atmosphere, the after care was ok I had my surgery later so I had to spend the night, but by morning I was ready to roll. The day after I relaxed and the next I walked and shopped like crazy. Its been 6 days and I feel great. Ready to take off the fat suit and start my life a new. Best of luck to all up and coming banders!!! > Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoraLW Posted May 13, 2008 Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 Ladies best of luck and many well wishes. Let us know how things are going. Lora Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allcdngirl Posted May 13, 2008 Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 Kimra... you look like a wild one!!! lol I am arriving in San Diego tomorrow morning at 9:30, and am being banded Thursday as well. Looking forward to meeting all of you! Anita Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynna Posted May 13, 2008 Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 I am among the group who will be there this weekend! I will see you there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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