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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. -

Has anyone had there lapband surgery by Arturo martinez at the obesity conrtol center in tajuana mexico. I am very interested in anyone that knows anything about this Surgeon and this hospital. Any information will be appricated.

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.

I have been using the wii fit for over a month now and I love it. It is so much fun and it really help me get in the excercise I need. I love the hoola hoop And the step arobics and the jogging. The yoga and strengh training are good also. I can see my self losing weight and improving my balance. I really would recomend it for those just getting into the exercise routine and especially those with children that need to exercise also. My grandkids love it too!!!

Yes you will get back to eating regular foods quicker than you think. Then you will be in what we refer to as lapband hell. This will start about 1 to 2 weeks after your surgery and will last till your first fill that will be at about 6 weeks post op. Some docs do it at 4 weeks mine was 6 weeks. I got pretty good restriction on my first fill but I did not hit my sweet spot until my second fill that is very individual and it may take you several fills to get it adjusted to where you have good restriction. The best place I found for protien drinks is Bareatriceating.com not sure if i spelled it right!! you can get a starter pack of different protien drinks to try. I did this and it really helped me the first few weeks after surgery. I still buy their high protien foods. I love their snacks. My best to you as you start you lapband journey!!!!

Hi Girls, I am on vacation and went shopping because I had nothing to wear I was buying size 14's and some 16's which I thought was great !!! Then I went into this little botique and was looking around and the sales person asked me what size I wore and I said a 14 well she brought me a 12 and told me to try that on and I did and low and behold it fit!! I was so excited that I bought the whole outfit. Then the next day I had to go back and buy a pair of shoes to go with it. I am so excited to be able to shop in the little specialty botiques and get expensive but very cute clothes. Something I have not been able to do for a long long time. You guys have to check the onesole.com you can buy one pair and change the tops to fit your outfit!!! It felt so good to reward myself for my year of weightloss. We all work hard at out weightloss so we deserve a treat!!! Can't wait to see you all in June. I am going to have to put on new pic on in my new clothes!!! Hope everyone is doing well and I know I will see less of all of you in June!

An hour to eat an egg is just about right sounds like you are at your sweet spot. It will loosen up some as you lose weight. But It usally take me an hour to eat any meal I only eat a 1/2 cup to 1 cup of food per meal. Just make sure you are getting your protiens in and you will be fine. Restriction is how the band works. Make you eat slower and feel full sooner and longer.

My orgional sweet spot was at 2.5 and I accheved that on my second fill. That lasted me for 5 months. Then last month I had another .5 added and now I have good restriction again and I hope it lasts another 5 months or more. Just remember everyone is different.

Yes there is a learning curve and it sounds like you are doing just fine. You will not hurt you band over drinking or over eating once. Like you said you knew it was too much so you won't do it again. Let your band teach you, Mine did. There will be new full ques, Like I sneeze when I am full. some ppl burb. You will find you full que. Listen to your body and your band and quit worring about it. You will only hurt yourself if you know you are full and still keep stuffing. That is another thing to work on dealing with the head hunger, I still have to watch that and I have been banded 8 months now. As long as you are not throwing up or PB at lot (and you won't PB on liquids usually) You will not hurt your band. I look at it this way the band uses aversion therapy to teach you. I ate some bread and I felt like I had a golf ball in my throat for about an hour so i didn't do that again. You will do just fine. Welcome to Bandland!!!

Great look forward to hearing from you :biggrin2: We missed you on Saturday. Ok it looks like we have a team of two. Anyone else care to join us!!!!

HI anyone intrested in getting a team together or just joining as individuals in the 2008 Columbus ohio athritis walk on May 3rd at Highbanks park . The entry fee is $25 per person and it is a 1 mile or 3 mile walk I think I am up to the three mile walk myself. I thought this might be a fun event to do as a group and it is for a good cause if anyone wants to do it with me just let me know as I really don't want to do it by myself if will be much more fun with a bandster buddy. Here is the website link 2008 Arthritis Walk - Columbus, OH - Home Kathy w.

Hi All, It was really great talking to everyone again yesterday. I had a great time. I was happy to see the new faces I tried to get around and talk to everyone. This group is really wonderful. We have people at all stages of banding which is really helpful. I go home so encouraged and uplifted and I usually get a new idea or two. I just love our group I would say little but it is growing by leaps and bounds which is wonderful. Carol glad you are home and doing well we missed you and Nikki.

Carol . Great to hear that you are ready to go home and doing well. Welcome to the Bandwagon!!!!! Just keep us posted and let us know if there is any way we can help you or give you support as your journey has just begun!!! Kathy

Can you give us the address and mybe directions to Chrissy's consignment store. I have two suits I would like to try and sell. I would also love to look for some smaller stuff as vacation is comming up quick. Yes I also plan to donate what ever is left on Saturday to charity it is just so wonderful to know I will never wear that size again. Can't wait till tomorrow.