Kim2BSlim Posted June 23, 2008 Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 Today I get my 2nd fill, which I am sure will gie me a total of 1.5 cc in a 4 cc band. I have never been told not to eat/drink before my fills but I read somewhere on here that you shouldn't. Is that true? Also, does everyone really stay on liquids for 3 days after the fill, and if you don't will it affect your fill? Last time I had a fill I only stayed on liquids for 48 hrs. Since I am getting tiny fills, I want to do what I can to make the most out of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C1BandedBabe Posted June 23, 2008 Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 Kim my friend is getting her first fill on friday at the same office that you use for your fills....Is that doctor known to give tiny fills are does he give good filling fills when you go? Also does he do them under fluro? Hope you get a good fill this time sister!! Good luck and let us know how it goes... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiamondJim Posted June 23, 2008 Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 Here's to a "Good Fill". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim2BSlim Posted June 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 He gives 1cc the first time and then when you can finally get an appt with him (been 7 weeks for me) he gives you .5cc at a time. I paid him $1500/cash up front and it aggravates me that he gives such tiny fills. We just really don't have many choices for fill Docs around here. I can't afford to fly back to Mexico everytime and the closest Doc that will fill a foreign band is in Baton Rouge, LA. Dr. Avara does not use fluoro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C1BandedBabe Posted June 23, 2008 Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 That does suck, but hey its close to home and you dont have to travel far to get your fills since you have little ones. I am going to Dr. Mando in Kenner, La. he takes foreign bandsters.. I scheduled my first fill already in August so I will let you know how he does.. He doesnt use fluro either.... He charges 185.00 which is way cheaper then some other doctors... So we shall see...... Hopefully you wont need but a couple of fills to get you to your sweet spot.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim2BSlim Posted June 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 Trina~ Are you getting excited? I can't believe it's only four days away! I wish I was going with you to get one of those good occ fills! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C1BandedBabe Posted June 23, 2008 Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 I am SUPER EXCITED! I wish it was Thursday already! I am soooooo ready! Even took my before pictures yesterday (I COULD HAVE THROWN UP!), I wont be posting those on here though.. They are super terrible but hey that is motivation..... I know, how about I throw you in my suit case and take you with me so you can get a good OCC fill! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim2BSlim Posted June 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 I am still too big to fit in a suitcase..LOL Isn't the limit 50 lbs? Hahaha Are you going alone? I think I remember you said you are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C1BandedBabe Posted June 23, 2008 Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 Your almost there though sister!! Heck my THIGH weighs 50 pounds! LMAO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim2BSlim Posted June 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 Trina was your friend banded at the OCC? I was gonna tell you that lance remembered you. He said you are beautiful! Woo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C1BandedBabe Posted June 23, 2008 Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 No she was actually banded right here in Ocean Springs by Dr. Avara the beginning of May.. She wishes she was banded at OCC so she could have saved some money though! Awww! Squeeze Lance for me! That was sweet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C1BandedBabe Posted June 23, 2008 Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 Kim I have a question about tipping in TJ.... I am going to the bank today to go ahead and get cash for tips and things but wanted to get an idea of how much to tip... Who all should we tip and how much? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim2BSlim Posted June 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 The only people we tipped were the bellboys at the Hotel. They carried all our luggage and then brought us a huge basket of fresh fruit. I tipped them $5 apiece (there were two of them) and they loved us after that! LOL I guess $5 is alot of money over there. Our trip was very rushed with the surgery and all so we didn't get a chance to do much sightseeing except for Revolution Ave, which we LOVED. The men will love you over there, fat or not! They loved me! Hahahah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C1BandedBabe Posted June 23, 2008 Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 OMG! I love your new picture in your siggy! You look amazing! Ok so really just the bellmen.. What about the driver who picks us up at the airport and takes us to the hotel and to the clinic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim2BSlim Posted June 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 Oh yes, we tipped him too! There was 4 of us and we gave him $10. It is such a blur now. Don't panic if he is not at the airport when you get there. He makes like 20 trips a day and sometimes he gets held up in traffic. We waited about 15 mins for him after we landed. Are you being banded the same day as your pre-ops? We did it in two days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C1BandedBabe Posted June 23, 2008 Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 Yeah Caroline said I am to arrive starving, I mean fasting that Thursday that I fly in so I can have my pre ops done that day.. I think I would rather do it like that so it can be done and out of the way so maybe I will be one of the first few to go into surgery... I want to be able to eat a good meal that night! Did you guys really eat good or did you have a light dinner? I love Mexican food so its going to be hard to hold back...lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim2BSlim Posted June 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 We ate in the restaurant at the Lucerna. It was okay, but we are used to the local Mexican restuarants like Coco Loco, and their food is totally different! The chips and salsa were horrible and the food tasted weird. I did have 3 regular cokes though and they were heavenly! LOL I knew I would never drink them again and I wanted them more than food! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jann Posted June 23, 2008 Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 Yeah Caroline said I am to arrive starving, I mean fasting that Thursday that I fly in so I can have my pre ops done that day.. I think I would rather do it like that so it can be done and out of the way so maybe I will be one of the first few to go into surgery... I want to be able to eat a good meal that night! Did you guys really eat good or did you have a light dinner? I love Mexican food so its going to be hard to hold back...lol I actually didn't eat anything the day before. I would avoid Mexican if I were you. I was reading in Dr. O's book that foods like burritos, etc., actually added to the gas load during surgery and trust me you will be gassy enough after surgery without that added joy! hehe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C1BandedBabe Posted June 23, 2008 Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 I think I would be ok with just taco's....... I wont be too greedy like I want to be if that means more gas... So Jann you think taco's would fuel me up...lol...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jann Posted June 23, 2008 Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 I think I would be ok with just taco's....... I wont be too greedy like I want to be if that means more gas... So Jann you think taco's would fuel me up...lol...... You know I don't know?! His book was specific to burritos if I remember correctly. I can only assume that was the bean content? Far as I know tacos are veg, spice and hamburger aren't they? If that's the case I say HAVE AT 'ER and enjoy! Hugs! I'm too excited for you! I can't wait for you to "come to the other side!" girly! I know you're gonna be successful! I can feel it from here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erin2796 Posted June 23, 2008 Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 Hey Trina, I had chicken burrito and beans with tortilla chips the night before surgery and I was fine afterwards. Just make sure you bring enough GasX and Phayzime because with all of the pharmacies in TJ they do not sell these things there. You are going to have a blast and I am excited for you! Oh yeah and remember when crossing the street be very careful! and RUN! lol! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim2BSlim Posted June 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 Erin you are so funny! We sat on our balcony at the Lucerna and watched the crazy traffic for hours! We never saw a wreck either, which is amazing! They have no rules about traffic..just GO..GO..GO!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C1BandedBabe Posted June 23, 2008 Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 You know I don't know?! His book was specific to burritos if I remember correctly. I can only assume that was the bean content? Far as I know tacos are veg, spice and hamburger aren't they? If that's the case I say HAVE AT 'ER and enjoy!Hugs! I'm too excited for you! I can't wait for you to "come to the other side!" girly! I know you're gonna be successful! I can feel it from here! Ok well its tacos for me then.... Jann thank you so much for cheering me on! You guys dont know how much you mean to me since I dont have hubby here to cheer me on right now... I cant wait to join the other side! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C1BandedBabe Posted June 23, 2008 Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 Hey Trina,I had chicken burrito and beans with tortilla chips the night before surgery and I was fine afterwards. Just make sure you bring enough GasX and Phayzime because with all of the pharmacies in TJ they do not sell these things there. You are going to have a blast and I am excited for you! Oh yeah and remember when crossing the street be very careful! and RUN! lol! HAHAHA! Erin you make me laugh! I will be sure to have my running shoes on when i cross the street! LMAO! So Erin you think 1 box of Gas X and 1 box of Phazyme will be enough?? Because I have one of each but if you think I need more let me know so I can be prepared.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erin2796 Posted June 23, 2008 Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 That should be enough for you. I ended up sharing with the others that were there with me so ran out early. It is VERY amazing that there are no accidents though I will say I watched a few almost accidents. And Trina enjoy laughing now because after surgery it is quite PAINFUL!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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