Michelle2 Posted August 16, 2008 Report Share Posted August 16, 2008 Hi Heidi, I will be there on September 3rd for my first fill. Hope to see you there!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CaraMBA09 Posted August 16, 2008 Report Share Posted August 16, 2008 IS anyone (???!!) going to be down there when I am? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainMaude Posted August 17, 2008 Report Share Posted August 17, 2008 I don't come down until October, but Sept 19th is my birthday so i'll be thinking of you all! Exciting!!Speaking of exciting...this is my first post!!! My trip seems a ways away, but it will come up before I know it. Getting my airline tickets this week before they go up anymore. Bleh gas prices! Best of luck to everyone!!! I am scheduled for September 8th. I am excited as can be and appreciate all of the great info on here. If anyone else is going to TJ on the same date give me a holler!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stormy Posted August 17, 2008 Report Share Posted August 17, 2008 My husband and I fly down the 18th of Sept, is anyone going at that time? Surgery is the 19th Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephanieginaz Posted August 20, 2008 Report Share Posted August 20, 2008 HIIIII will be AT OCC September 14th-17th (banding on 15th) My aunt and I just bought our tickets last night! I am soo excited!! not one bit of nervousness...I am so tired of being looked at like the pretty fat girl in the group here at work. I just look forward to all the freedom this is going to bring. I love all the wisdom and help I have been reading on this site...thanks for helping us newbies! Cara Hi Cara, I am right before you. I arrive on the Sept. 12th. I just booked tickets last night. I am getting really excited. How about you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephanieginaz Posted August 20, 2008 Report Share Posted August 20, 2008 Oh wow, i just scheduled my surgery for Sept 3!!! I am new to this whole thing and am hoping to get some encouraging news from other banders. I have been overweight all my life and have tried and failed EVERY diet i have ever tried. i am now at the highest I have ever been and am ready for a life changing event. i realize that the band is only a tool and not the miracle cure but in the back of my mind, I still feel like I will fail this too. Do others feel this way as well? i really am beginning to get nervous....I love food. I feel that same way. My mom was banded last week in Arizona and she lost 10 lbs in week 1. She is doing great but says that she still craves food but she just can't eat it. I make myself sit down everynight and read the testimonials. This gives me encouragement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julieburns Posted August 20, 2008 Report Share Posted August 20, 2008 Having my 2nd fill on 9/26, staying overnite and returning the 27h! Can't wait for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CottonwoodAZ Posted August 21, 2008 Report Share Posted August 21, 2008 I feel that same way. My mom was banded last week in Arizona and she lost 10 lbs in week 1. She is doing great but says that she still craves food but she just can't eat it. I make myself sit down everynight and read the testimonials. This gives me encouragement. I am having surgery on sept 12th and from az too. See ya there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stormy Posted August 21, 2008 Report Share Posted August 21, 2008 Having my 2nd fill on 9/26, staying overnite and returning the 27h! Can't wait for it. Oh Julie, too bad you cant go down with us, we need you!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julieburns Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 Oh Julie, too bad you cant go down with us, we need you!!! You are too sweet Ms. Kim. I had to go on a weekend that I have off. I'll sure be thinking of you guys though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CaraMBA09 Posted August 23, 2008 Report Share Posted August 23, 2008 You are too sweet Ms. Kim. I had to go on a weekend that I have off. I'll sure be thinking of you guys though. Julie, I am missing you by a darn week! drats... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julieburns Posted August 23, 2008 Report Share Posted August 23, 2008 Is anyone going to be there on the 26th? So far I am missing all my buddies. I'll be there in the afternoon so most likely you'll already have had surgery and I can come and tickle your toes to make you laugh...just kidding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeanetteG Posted August 26, 2008 Report Share Posted August 26, 2008 I am having my first fill on Sept 13th i will be there for my 1st fill Sept 14-15, See you there. Jeanette Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rexy16 Posted August 26, 2008 Report Share Posted August 26, 2008 Hi...I'm scheduled for banding on 9/18/08 at OCC. Wish me luck. I'm very nervous. Rexy16 I'm so excited...I've moved my banding up. =D> I fly in on Sept. 3rd, with my banding on Thursday, Sept. 4th. Will any of you be there then? I'm coming with my husband and he's a reck. He might need someone to hold his hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OICU812 Posted August 29, 2008 Report Share Posted August 29, 2008 Going down on the 25th for my first fill. Leaving on the 27th. Staying at the Lucerna with my daughter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommy3 Posted September 1, 2008 Report Share Posted September 1, 2008 I am scheduled to be banded Sept. 15. I am leaving 9/14 with my sister for TJ...and frankly I am scared. Scared that I am leaving my three kids to go to MEXICO for surgery...and scared if I don't they will not get to enjoy the mom I want to be to them. The surgery is a huge expense for my husband and mself and I want it to be successful so badly...yet I have doubts. Nothing I have tried has worked with "great" success so what if this doesn't either? I enjoy reading all your post and they have really encouraged me. I am at my highest weight and miserable. Most people the small rural community we live in would think I am crazy for even thinking of this, but all the wonderful success stories have helped me focus. Thank you and best wishes to each and everyone:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just4me Posted September 1, 2008 Report Share Posted September 1, 2008 I am scheduled to be banded Sept. 15. I am leaving 9/14 with my sister for TJ...and frankly I am scared. Scared that I am leaving my three kids to go to MEXICO for surgery...and scared if I don't they will not get to enjoy the mom I want to be to them. The surgery is a huge expense for my husband and mself and I want it to be successful so badly...yet I have doubts. Nothing I have tried has worked with "great" success so what if this doesn't either? I enjoy reading all your post and they have really encouraged me.I am at my highest weight and miserable. Most people the small rural community we live in would think I am crazy for even thinking of this, but all the wonderful success stories have helped me focus. Thank you and best wishes to each and everyone:) HI, I just had my surgery on Friday, August 29th. It has been an awesome experience. I went by myself down to TJ. The elevator opens and you know you are at the right place. Dr. Ortiz and his staff are great! =D> I do abmit that I am having withdrawls...driving by Mc D's, Carl's Jr, Wendys and not having a coke in my car with me. Driving by Mc D's and all were like losing a best friend. ( It is going to be some retraining myself out of the bad habits that got me where I am and my new habits will get me to where I want to be. Broth, popcycles, water, and Crystal light are becoming those new best friends. But, this has got me really motivated. No pain! I even went with my husband today (two days out of surgery) to the junk yard. I know I will be up to going to work on Tuesday. You wonder if you are making the right decision YOU DID! Your kids will be fine and best of all they will get a happy, healthy, new mom out of this! Good Luck! > Just4Me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just4me Posted September 1, 2008 Report Share Posted September 1, 2008 I am scheduled for my surgery on September 4th, I'll be flying in on the 3rd for the Pre-op tests. If anyone will be there during that time, feel free to contact me. I joined this forum a few weeks ago and I read through the posts every day, everyone has been so helpful with all of their stories and the tips they have shared. I actually am not very nervous at all because I feel like I know what to expect now that I've heard so many positive stories. Thanks to all! Christina Good Luck! It is so easy compared to what you might think. I had my surgery on 8/29. I feel great! My hardest part is knowing that when I see a Mc Donald's or any other fast food place I have to keep on driving by. I am not hungry or in any pain. I wish you the best of luck! You will definitely know you are doing the right thing the minute you get to Dr. Ortiz's office. They are awesome! Kim Just4me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommy3 Posted September 1, 2008 Report Share Posted September 1, 2008 Thanks Just4me...I needed that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taras2girls Posted September 1, 2008 Report Share Posted September 1, 2008 Hi, I'm scheduled for Sept 12th!!! I'm very excited. I know there are a couple of you that are on the same day, maybe we can hook up? My friend Tara & I (oh no 2 Tara's!) will be arriving in San Diego @ 4:40p. By the way, she is having the surgery also. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taras2girls Posted September 1, 2008 Report Share Posted September 1, 2008 Hi,I'm scheduled for Sept 12th!!! I'm very excited. I know there are a couple of you that are on the same day, maybe we can hook up? My friend Tara & I (oh no 2 Tara's!) will be arriving in San Diego @ 4:40p. By the way, she is having the surgery also. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taras2girls Posted September 1, 2008 Report Share Posted September 1, 2008 Sorry, very new to this forum stuff. Anyway we arrive on Sept 11th. @ 4:40p. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just4me Posted September 2, 2008 Report Share Posted September 2, 2008 Thanks Just4me...I needed that You will laugh! I had a dream last night of a huge strawberry short cake with a large amount of whip cream. Then I woke up and went oh darn! But, get some juices like apple, cranapple, and then drink half a bottle of water and then fill the bottle with the rest of the juice. I am a bit stiff in the morning, but I get up and walk around and the stiffness goes away. Have not cheated once! I am not hungry at all. Good luck! Your skinny buddy Kim <' /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CaraMBA09 Posted September 2, 2008 Report Share Posted September 2, 2008 Hi Cara, I am right before you. I arrive on the Sept. 12th. I just booked tickets last night. I am getting really excited. How about you? I am getting BEYOND excited!! I fly in on the 14th, so I will get to see you there! finally someone else to talk to while there... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CaraMBA09 Posted September 2, 2008 Report Share Posted September 2, 2008 I am scheduled to be banded Sept. 15. I am leaving 9/14 with my sister for TJ...and frankly I am scared. Scared that I am leaving my three kids to go to MEXICO for surgery...and scared if I don't they will not get to enjoy the mom I want to be to them. The surgery is a huge expense for my husband and mself and I want it to be successful so badly...yet I have doubts. Nothing I have tried has worked with "great" success so what if this doesn't either? I enjoy reading all your post and they have really encouraged me.I am at my highest weight and miserable. Most people the small rural community we live in would think I am crazy for even thinking of this, but all the wonderful success stories have helped me focus. Thank you and best wishes to each and everyone:) YEA! we are getting banded on the same DAY! My aunt and I fly in on Sunday the 14th as well. Don't be scared...this is going to be one of the best things you could ever do for yourself. (besides having your kids!) I am getting ready to start eating "lighter" so to speak...I have bought a bunch of lean cuisines for the next two weeks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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