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On a couple rather serious notes: 1. Is aftercare/followup/fill the patient's responsibility, or should I await recommendations from the Dr? What I've read on the board is unclear, and seems to go both ways. I've been somewhat awaiting the Dr's recommendations, naively believing that is the best choice. Can I please get some feedback on this? As I get closer, these concerns are becoming very real for me, particularly because the Mexican Dr and I reside far, far away from eachother... 2. I'm also finding myself stressing on going under, thinking what if I don't come back. I don't have much experience under anesthesia, just twice that I can recall in my lifetime, and the closer and closer I get, the more fear I sense (my own and my family members'). More information, so that I feel knowledgeable going in, might help. Anyone? Thanks again for everything. Time's ticking! Happy New Years All!

PS: This time next year, I may very well be dragging him into VS with me !!! (Like the kids would both say: ewwwwwwww.)

Thanks to all responsible for posting these pics. I'm just over a week away from banding, and your pics look like side by sides of me and my daughter, Rica! I'm thankful for a reminder of what could be, as I'm stressing over my decision...

Just had to check this out. My young son has decided this year that shopping with his older sister is "boring." She mentioned Victoria's Secret as one of the last shops she dragged him to.... (please, no mention of the fact that VS is not an appropriate store for an 8 year old boy, with big eyes to begin with !!!) I'm going to count my blessings to have heard my second child state unequivocally that shopping is "boring," especially if he's been to VS. Too funny that the story of my life somehow unfolds on these boards.....

Thanks for the reminders of follow-up and aftercare; I'm finding myself so focussing on the operation and decision that these repeated reminders are particularly useful and meaningful. Schedules and travel windows are one priority; but security and peace of mind are even more important. Thanks for reminding me of this as I prepare myself mentally for this experience. Honestly, thank you: my family and I find assurance in your words!

I'm one step closer already. Doctor is Ortiz, goal is about 100#, and I'd heard of the band a year or so ago, but intently researched only the last several weeks. I can honestly say that I would never have made this decision without the www. Thanks for your support; I'll check back in again when I can.