CancunGirl

They are great! I´m Very happy. In Cancún $8500, in Tijuana I think is about $7800. (You have to check with them) their site is: http://www.obesitygoodbye.com/

I been banded 11 days, (I´m on full liquids) and lately I dream of food every night lol, also I don't cook, but when I am watching T.V. and changing channels, I stop if I see someone cooking and watch mesmerized all the cooking shows!!!!

1. What is your name? Carmen. 2. What color shirt are you wearing? Navy Blue. 3. What are you listening to right now? My kids playing. 4. What was the last thing you ate? 1/4 cup Isopure. 5. Do you wish on stars? Yes. 6. If you were a crayon, what color would you be? brown. 7. How is the weather right now? sunny, hot. 8. Last person you spoke to on the phone? My Grandmother. 9. Favorite Sport? Tennis. 10. Favorite drink? Margaritas. 11. Hair color? Brown. 12. Eye color? Brown. 13. Siblings? 1 sister. 14. Favorite month? January. 15. Favorite food? Mexican. 16. What was the last movie you saw? The 40 year old virgin. 17. Favorite day of the year? Christmas. 18. What do you do to vent anger? Talk it out. 19. What was your favorite toy as a child? Barbie dolls. 20. Summer or winter? winter. 21. Hugs or Kisses? Kisses. 22. Favorite ice cream flavor? Caramel (cajeta.) 23. Restaurants or home cooking? Restaurants. 24. Will everyone care enough to respond? yes. 25. When was the last time you cried? when I got my band (happiness). 26. What is under your bed? a reebok core board. 27. How long have you been a member of Lapband Talk? 2 months. 28. What did you do last night? watch 24, 4th season on DVD with the family. 29. What are you afraid of? bad people. 30. Favorite car? I would like to have a Hummer. 31. Favorite flower? orchid. 32. How many keys on your ring? 5. 33. How long have you been at your current job? 12 years. 34. Favorite day of the week? Saturday. 35. What did you do on your birthday? Stayed home. 36. How many states have you lived in? 37.How many cities/towns have you lived in? 4 38. What is your favorite form of exercise? spinning. 39.Your favorite store for bargains? Marshall´s. 40. Wasn't this fun?yes.

I know its hard!, I´m not really hungry at all (must be the fill), but when I´m preparing or serving food to my kids. I see it and touch it and smell it and want to eat it so bad! OMG! and I am only supposed to "eat" 2 ounces of liquid (clear) every 2 hours. So I'm living on Isopure (but I'm tired of it by now). I find so confusing that everyone have guidelines for their diet that are sooo different, I have a friend who has to be on Clear liquids for 3 weeks! and envy your 6 ounces of soup. ....for me in two more days full liquids:). I am so happy to have my band and want to take excellent care of it, I know this stage will pass ...but when you are not eating time goes by so sloooooow. But I bet we will be laughing about this soon!

I Know is a great feeling! Welcome to Bandland! hope you are feeling good, I wish you lots of success :Bunny :Bunny :Bunny :Bunny :Bunny :Bunny :Bunny :Bunny :Bunny :Bunny :Bunny :Bunny C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S !!!!!

The power of positive thinking, sounds great! I am going to copy your ritual, I am Carmen, the name of my band is Hope, and we are very pleased to meet you both.

You are great! Thanks for the inspiration! :Bunny :Bunny :Bunny :Bunny :Bunny :Bunny :Bunny :Bunny :Bunny :Bunny :Bunny :Bunny C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S !!!!!

Wow! low fat chocolate milk! sounds sooooo good! my mouth is watering

My doctor indications said "first week clear liquids: juice, tea, and broth". But I really want (crave) a little skim milk. Do anyone drink it in the clear liquids stage?

You are right!!! the band gods were smiling on both of us yesterday! I hope you are feeling even better today, We are banded!!!! Wow!!!! a new brighter future is ahead of us!!!!

OK. here is my adventure: I got all my tests done the previous days: 3 blood tests, chest x rays,oh and one thing I didn't expect was for the EKG you practically have to be naked! It would have had to be done anyway but still they should have warned me! (a bra that open at the front, a blouse with front buttons and shaved legs are a good tip for the EKG day), the hospital internist checked all and give me green light. So yesterday, I met my doctors (dr. verboonen and Dr. Ponce the Leon) an all the obesitygoodbye team, they were soooo nice and professional that I didn't feel nervous at all, one second I was in the OR chatting and the next second I'm being taken back to my room. (wow! that part was easy). This is the best part; I read all the posts everywhere so I was braced and ready for everything: hiccups, burping, farting, dizziness, diarrhea, excruciating pain at port site, gas pains, depression, hunger etc.... Well I have nothing of that. My doctors are so good and I am so lucky!, so far I feel excellent, only tenderness in the ab area if I move too fast, and I have good restriction already (since my midband is really flexible they put 7cc in it) So I am ecstatic, while I carefully sip on my Isopure, I can´t stop smiling. I named my band, She has a beautiful name, her name is HOPE! I really feel like this is the beginning of a new life for me, I want to thank you all for your support, kindness and encouragement, I COULDN'T HAVE DONE IT WITHOUT YOU ALL! AND I MEAN IT FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!!! :) :)

Help!! I did not think about this before, but I´m starting my period today, so I will have it the day of my surgery OMG!. What is the protocol here? Tampax and underwear? sanitary towel and underwear? just Tampax? (how embarrassing!).. Has anyone been trough this predicament?

http://www.calorieking.com/ I love this one because they have a version for your PALM handheld (handheld diet diary), so its practical and easier, and it keeps up with your Protein and caloric intake.