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Love and prayers for May 9th, 10th and 11th bandsters. I don't know if I'll be back on here before Sunday.

We're leaving tomorrow for the west coast!! I'm not doing so good on the preop diet. Was supposed to lose 8 pounds and have lost 1 or 2. I am starving!! I think I'm getting hives!

By the way...if you go on the site for my Dr. www.obesitycontrolcenter.com there's 3 or 4 different 'elective surgery financing' links... all with online applications and they reply within a day or two.

Congrats 4RE4ME!! And you're looking at a fellow Pennsylvanian, however I am going to Mexico for my surgery as I am a self-pay. Where is Abington? Best of Luck!

I went through efinancing.com. I don't have outstanding credit. Try getting the loan without him. Your credit wouldn't have the bankruptcy already. That's all I know to do.

Thanks for keeping us in the loop lodum.

I am going Thursday!! (finally) To Dr. Ortiz in tijuana. It's $8,500 flat fee no hidden charges. Go to www.obesitycontrolcenter.com for all kinds of testimonials and good info!! I'm real anxious and I haven't heard one bad word about this place!! Good luck!!

Hey Kathy!! We will be sisters!! I love the daisy! And Mayflower is perfect! Glad you guys didn't use a picture of a ship or pilgrim or something. LOL

So did you already have it or is it May 16? If it's 4-16 you missed it! Where will it be? You will be fine!! Mine is Friday and I'm so excited! They said you should be out for less than 45 minutes so it should be pretty simple to wake up. The longer you are under... the worse it is. This one is short and sweet. No worries.

Hi Shannon! Congrats!! Wow you did great so far! I fly in to San Diego Thursday for surgery on Friday, by Dr. Ortiz. So did you lose all your pre-op weight? I don't think I'll lose the full amount. Wow, 22 pounds for you! Awesome! DO you know if there's wireless internet in the hotel or hospital down there? Any advice for travel in Tijuana? Thanks!

You guys are the best! Atleast now I have an idea of what to expect. Did you guys have a flight home or was your surgery local? I'm dreading the 6 hour flight from the west coast to the east coast. Atleast then I can be on pain meds and just sleep! Thanks so much for the update lodum!! Let us know about how you feel in a few hours. LOL

Cool, thanks! I just don't want to be in severe pain. I can stand some pain!

Hi lodum!! Congrats! I am VERY VERY curious to see if you do go back to work tomorrow and how it goes. What's your job? Reason being... I go on Friday for my surgery and I 'have to' go to work on Monday. (desk job) So please let us know how tomorrow goes and keep me posted on the recovery details!! Thanks!

Hi Lauren! How long have you had your band? That's kinda a bummer! I wanted to let you know I had in-vitro... Good Luck! Was Connor conceived by in-vitro? Hope all goes well!! CONGRATS!!

For those of you who kept getting banded a secret and only told one person or so... how do you explain the new eating habits, not going to buffets and out to dinner, etc? I know my parents will notice and I don't know how to keep it from them around the holidays and stuff. My hubby is the only one who knows. My friends will suspect. Any thoughts?

Nimblebean, You may just be the coolest person on here!~ Your calendar is awesome! Has anyone heard from Buscove lately?

I haven't been banded yet but I have had laproscopic surgery and I think 2 weeks recovery is enough time to be able to walk down an aisle for a wedding! (my opinion) Make sure you bring someone along to help with your girls, tho! I agree with the girls on here about no girdle. It just seems like it would hurt you. At bridal stores they have those 2-piece formal dresses that are slimming. They are like a matching long skirt and top. Or get a loose dress and some support hose. Since you've already made up your mind - have fun!

First let me say Congratulations on your new life and best wishes on future success! I love the new name! I didn't read your divorce thread so I don't know everything he has done to you. From reading your email I can suggest a couple things if I may. Never go back to that house. Whether you are rightfully entitled to by 'law' or not, that to me is asking for trouble and borderline crossing the line. Same for the hotel. Stay away from these places. They will be trouble every single time even if your intentions are good. If you have to pick up your daughter wait on the street in your car. Second, the best thing you can do as a mother is not trash talk their father, and you don't so that's great. I know it's hard. (I have a hellish mother to my 2 stepdaughters. I hate her with a bitter passion.) Just love those kids and never put them in the middle. Support them and be there for them. They will love you for it when they are grown enough to understand that this divorce isn't their fault. You'll make it through. Just keep your head up and don't let your ex get you down.

Welcome Izzy! Congrats!! Mine's next Friday! Can't wait!

I'm puzzled because I know I put this on here but I can't find it anywhere...anyway. I am May 11th, right along with buscove and mommytokk!! It's one week and a day from today! How's everyone doing?

Hey Flip. I recommend going to this website for Dr. Ortiz in Mexico. www.obesitycontrolcenter.com . HOWEVER, I haven't had my surgery yet. I will go Next Friday!! YAYAYA! Others who have gone to him and the testimonials on the website are amazing! I was a self pay and they are $8,500 with no hidden costs which is about half or a fourth of what you will pay in the U.S. I checked a local hospital in NJ and the hospitalization alone was $13,000, thats not including the Surgeon or the anisthesiologist (sp). I am excited cuz hubby wants to go so we are flying in to San Diego and the escort is picking us up and driving us to Mexico. There is a message board on that site also. GO check it out.

I was self pay. I went through efinancing-solutions.com It wasn't the greatest interest rate but I didn't want to put it on a credit card.

My fav is for sure the Ensure Butter Pecan... it is yummy.

I'm self pay. Going to Tijuana in 2 weeks!! Dr. Ortiz. I Preferred US Drs at first but when I saw Dr. Ortiz credentials and his patients stories I fell in love. Can't wait.

I am going to Dr. Ortiz. You guys are awesome!!