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He does the gastric sleeve also. Just call my friend, I sent you here information in private message. Vic

Well, I have heard some rumors about Dr. Huacuz. I will tell you my experience. I had lapband with Dr. H in Oct 2007. Very easy experience. Good care. Lots of attention. I have lost 65 lbs. No problems. I have been to my Dr. here and to another Dr. in Houston for fills. they said very good job. Not sure why people are saying bad things about him. You need to talk to one of my best friends to has lost over 100 lbs with her band put in by him. That's how I found out about Dr. H. Email me and I will give you her name and email. She can tell you more., Vickie

hi Leslie, If you are just starting low carb, stay away from dairy and fruits. Fruits later can be strawberrys and blueberrys, but not for first couple of weeks. I eat mostly meat, really chicken and fish, some light cheeses, veggies. Nothing white, except cauliflower. No rice, no bread, no flour. Sounds boring, but I can see my weight moving downward again. yeaaa

Hi Lowcarbers There is a great low carb website online www.kimkins.com. It is rather radical but good information. I have gone back to it for help lowcarbing with band. Once you pay initiation fee there is never another charge. (I don't work for them). One receipe that I remembered is about low carb enchiladas or like soft tacos. They make the taco with egg whites. Egg whites in a small fry pay. Spray oil, dump egg whites,when cooked, fill with whatever you want. I just had one with turkey, cheese and a little picante sauce. It's great. I am a slow loser, so I am really trying to get back to low carb. It has always helped me lose before, but now the band will help keet it off. I am glad I found this thread.:biggrin2: Vickie

Hi April, I am going BACK to Dr Huacuz to have my "wings" removed. Had lapband in October. His clinic is great, staff is great. Nurses care. Dr. Huacuz is very professional, kind and attentive. He follows up. I went with another woman who also had lapband with Dr. H. She has lost 100 lbs so far and she goes back with other people. Email: EuretaGeorge@yahoo.com for more information. We will be there on Feb 24th through Mar 1st. Email me. Vickie

arealsweety You can't imagine how happy I am to read your post. I am having the wings removed by Dr. Huacuz on Feb 25. Eyes done too. I have been a little worried about the surgery, but I was banded by Dr. Huacuz also and it was also a good experience. That is why I am going back to him. Cost is a factor of course, but it is also good to know that I am in such good hands. Would love to know more about your friends experience on the wing removal.

Lis123, Just the thought of 2 cc's scares me. Can't even imagine it now. I hurt like crazy with just 1.6 in a 4cc.

Giblert I just noticed the amount of fills you have in a 4 cc band. On Jan 2nd I got a second fill of .6 cc making the fill 1.6 cc. I thought I was going to die every time I took a couple of bites of anything, including applesauce. I had an unfil about 10 days later because it hurt so bad. I asked him to take .2 cc's out and he took out .3. So I now have 1.3 cc's and I have NO restriction at all. I can't even imagine having the fill that you do in a 4 cc band no matter how much weight you have lost. I am going back to Dr. on Tuesday to get another fill. I would be happy to get the whole thing back and stay on liquids rather than this way. I have not gained anything back, but have not lost either. Very frustrated. also, I think the difference in the way the band feels is the air pressure in the cabin while flying. It must effect the stomach in some way. Just my guess.

I liked the chicken flavor unjury a lot. First warm protien that actully tasted good. Put some pepper in it or Ms. Dash. With strawberry, I mixed some real fruit with blender and maybe a little more splenda. In my chocolate protien of any brand, I put some instant coffee - and maybe a shot of sugar free hazelnut.

I was self-pay. No insurance. I paid $7500 for Surgery and $229. round trip to San Diego. Dr. gave me first fill on second day - 1cc. Got second fill in Houston two days ago $150 - .6cc. Found my current "sweet spot" Would do it over again. Great experience in TJ. Great Dr. Thank goodness no complications. Going back to him in March for further surgery.

Well, I am 61, self pay and I did go to Mexico. Easy, good experience. I am not a patient coordinator - only a past patient. Gastric Lap Band Surgery Surgery in Mexico Bariatric Surgical Clinic, Lap Band Surgeons This lady lost 98 pounds after survery with Dr. Huacuz. Dr. Huacuz in TJ is very professional, educated and experienced. I paid $7500 instead of $13,000 to $15,000 needed for Houston Dr. Everything was included. No extra charges. Everyone spoke English. There is a great Dr. in Houston who now does my fills for $150. Just got my second yesterday. "Sweet spots" come and go. I found mine again. Yeaaa. Mexico is always an option, but believe me - it is not a last resort. There is a good thread here about doing research on Mexico Drs. You have to be comfortable with your decision. I am going back there for more surgery hopefully in March.

I was banded by Dr. Daniel Huacuz in TJ, Mexico in Oct. Great experience. Very professional, lots of credentials. Talk to Eureta George. She is an RN who went with me. She had already lost 98 lbs with same Dr. This is her email. emurrell@houston.rr.com and website to check out. www.yourjourneytobelite.net