Tyanna

Hi Crimsontide, Let me know how your wife does and how she likes it there. I am looking at Jan or Feb of 2010. How long is she planning to stay? I am really looking forward to hearing from you about her surgery and how everything goes. I am just starting to research the Mexico facilities the more info I get the better I will feel especially if the recomendations come from someone that is lapbanded.

How long did you have to stay in Mexico? Did you have any drains and if so did you get them out before you left? My Husband and I are planning to stay 2 weeks. Will that be enough time. I am looking at having an extended tummy tuck and liposculpt and a breast lift. It is so good to hear from someone that has used there services. Thank you very much

I am also interested in ps surgery in Mexico I am looking at Dr Q at cosmed

Ok here we are day 5 and we made it and now we have some new insite to work with. I did my Phat class yesterday and I am still sore but still going. I also weighed in and lost 3.4 lbs. Now I am really energized for the up comming year if i can do that in one week I know I can get the rest off I just had to get my determination back. I am proud of all of you!!!! Yes it is nice to know that we can backslide and get back on track without losing much ground. I still love my band!!! It is the greatest weightloss tool I have ever found. Looking for ward you all of your posts lets keep this group going I think we can help each other stay focused!!:confused::thumbup:

Ok I found out today that I need a protien shake about 2pm because I was really wanting something from the snack machine so I had a protien shake and that fixed the snack problem so I am going to have to make sure I have a protien shake everyday about that time. You see we are all finding out new things or things that we forgot. I weigh in tomorrow I have been going to weight watchers with my daughter. she has lost 20lb no band and I have lost 10 with band in the past 4 months. Glad everyone's week is going good we will be slim and trim before we know it!!! Now on to theWii fit for my hour work out!!! :thumbup:

I am right there with you guys. I am almost done with day 2 of the pouch test. Yes I did the same as the rest of you it starts with just one. One ice cap or one starbucks latte or just a bite of my husbands ice cream. I also wanted chips and salsa durring the tostito bowl last night but I survived. I go to Phat class tonght ( pretty hips,abs and thighs) the other day I have been doing my wii fit for 1 hr. I have vowed to do it every day!! WE all can get back on track, We all can help each other.:thumbup::thumbup:

I want to join this club also!!! I hear you sister!! I was banded in June 2007 and here it is 2009 and I have not reached goal yet!! I have come a longway but I want these last 40 lbs off!!!!! My son-in-law was just banded so I have to get back on track for his sake and mine. I hope we can support each other and help to get back on track. Starting Monday I am going to start the 5 day pouch test to help me get back to my bandster beginnings. I did much better today following the bandster eating rules I have become somewhat lax about drinking before, with and after my meals. Lets all get back on track together and get to goal this comming New Year!!!

I have been banded for 1 and1/2 yrs now and I am now just starting to have bad reflux. I agree I think it is because my esophagus had streched. I only get it at night and as long as I take OTC prilosec it dosen't bother me at all. I had mild reflux before the band and it went completely away until now. I feel it is better to deal with this than High blood pressure and hypoglycemic attacks. At least it is something I can control with over the counter meds.

HI I was banded a year and a half ago. I was also freaked out when I started loosing my hair. I had very thick hair and not it thinner but I like the change I now flat iron it and it lays so nice. The hairloss has lessoned but it has not complete stopped. My hair is now in very good condition it got very bad for a while and I had lots of breakage and I had to quit coloring it for a while. Now I am back to coloring it and it looks very good , the breakage is gone and the texture it good it is just a little thiner but it seems to be growing back. Your hair will get back to what it used to be. Good luck and there is nothing wrong with losing slow it is better than not losing at all. I am losing very slowly but I am still loosing.

Juli you are right about looking for new motavation. I have become used to my weight and the way I look now that I really have to look for new motavation to get the last 40 lbs off. I really needed that pep talk you gave Want!!!!! I really want to get those lbs off before I consider plastic surgery. I have not gained any weight but I have been at a platue for a couple of months. I am going to schedual a fill on Monday but it will probably be a month away. My son-in-law is a new banster so I know I have to get going again to be a real inspiration to him. His mother is totally against it so it is just his wife, sister and I for support. His wife spends a lot of time on here trying to get a lot of information for him to help him along. So Thank you Juli for the pep talk i really needed it. Ok Want I think I will do the 5 day pouch test also sounds like a good idea!!! Keep us posted here with how things are going. I right with you!!!!

opps sorry Nikki you are probably in meds or smalls also!!! I just saw your ticker and you are now doing better than I am. I still have 40 lbs to go!!! Great job!!!

Hi Niki, Do you need lg scrubs, I have some if you want them as I am into mediums now. How are you doing. I haven't been on for a while because of family issues. Just let me know I can bring them with me at the next polaris meet. I am going to try to get my recently banded son-in-law and his wife(my daughter ) to come and join us. -

I am glad to know that you and your family have had a good experince there. My son-in law is going to have his surgery done there in the next couple of weeks and he is very nervous about having this surgery done in Mexico. But with the price of the surgery package he has no option, It is just too expensive here in Ohio and his insurance won't cover it . His Dr told him to lose the weight or his high blood pressure is going to kill him and he wants to see his young children grow up and he see the success I have had with my band. Did you have to stay overnight at the clinic? Did you have a pre-op diet? Anything you can share about your surgery at the OCC would be appricated.