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Hello everyone, I'm 24 and I'm from NYC. My husband got banded back in April of this year, and has so far lost 65 lbs. I'm now thinking of doing it myself, however I'm not quite eligible to have insurance cover the cost (the insurance covered my husbands) and am thinking of having it done in Mexico specifically with Dr. Ortiz. I don't know much about it, so if anyone has done it down in Mexico with him, and has some information, I'd greatly appreciate it. (cost, phone numbers etc.) I have a few questions as well: In Mexico, do they offer the wider band (my husband has that one and I like the sound of that one better) or do they only use the older narrow band? How long must I wait to get pregnant again after surgery. Also, what's it like being pregnant WITH the band? Does throwing up from morning sickness have an effect? Can that cause slippage? Also, does anyone here know if Dr Ren/Fielding in NYC will do the fills for a band done in Mexico? Finally, does Dr. Ortiz offer any kind of financing? Thanks in advance for any info you guys may have!

I'm not eligible to be covered by insurance because I'm not heavy enough. I was doing some research and came across Dr. Kirshenbaum in Denver. He is an alternative to Mexico which is great because I was skepticle about going out of the country to get surgery. If anyone had their surgery done by Dr. kirshenbaum, I would love to get feedback from you.

When I first got my band, I initially lost 20 lbs as well, but then it started slowing down. I too found ways to circumvent the band so to speak, mostly by drinking and forcing food through. I was getting frustrated as well (I never gained, but I lost REALLLLLY slowly) so I kept going back for more fills every month. I finally hit my sweet spot last month, and now the pounds are melting off. I can no longer force food through, and I can eat very little. My point is, hang in there, keep going for fills, and eventually you too will find your sweet spot. The band is almost foolproof, if you have enough fill in there, you WILL lose. EDIT: Just noticed I'm using my wife's account who hasn't done it. I did the surgery about 9 months ago just as an FYI.