Hi all I just wanted to check in and let you all know how my journaey has been. I was banded in Mexico by Dr. Lopez Corvala. My stats: day of surgury 198 (6/26/09)

4 days post op lost 4.5 lbs

I want to encourage people to make this transition. I am not here to say that is was a cake walk. It was trying at times but all worth it. I'm oplen for questions......I feel good. I am still on clear liquids...I am having some pain in my shoulder but not using any pain meds. I also want to let you know that I had a hitatial hernia that was also repaired. I have taken a week off work even though I feel like I could return in a couple of days. I am glad to be at this place in life. I miss binging but have found a deeper place in myself that keeps me going. I look ahead at what I want and not what i am letting go of....No regrets....

Congratulations and Good Luck on your journey. I am in the very early stage..(just went to the mandatory seminar today) and I think prior to the seminar I thought it would be a cake walk. The last line of your post, however has truly inspired me..thank you.

Congrats! I will be a bandster tomorrow July 1st. I can't wait for the second half of this journey. Thanks for sharing yours thus far.

I am also going to Mexico..Sept 17. How is your follow-up care. Do you see your regular at home doctor. What about your fills.

I am as excited for you as I am for myself. i haven't set the date yet but I am definetly ready! I am considering Dr Lopez as well... Anything at all negative?