tami98837

Indie Girl 55 - YOU ROCK! Just took a look at your before/after pics and I'm so excited for you.

Thanks for the great hello! I know much of this banding deal has to do with common sense. It seems just a great tool to help eat smaller portions...hopefully, of the right kinds of food. I'm sure exercise is a key ingredient. I usually don't post online, but was drawn to your no-nonsense insight.

It looks like I'm the new "kid on the block" in this 50's group, but just got my lapband surgery 3/26/08 in Mazatlan, MX. I'm doing pretty well, especially now that I have moved on to at least mushies! I am the office manager for my brother's (and 2 other docs) medical practice in Eastern WA State. I have 4 grown children and 4 (5 in Sept!) wonderful, fun grandkids. I've been on every diet under the sun over the years and have lost and gained 40+ lbs many times. I'm hoping and praying this will be a good answer for me. My brother (not the DR...another one) had the surgery over a year ago and is doing wonderfully. Started walking this morning and it felt good:rolleyes2: Starting weight: 260 lbs. Surgery weight: 252 lbs. Current weight: 242 lbs.

Hi! Thought I'd join the March bandsters and give it a try. I had my surgery March 26, 2008, in Mazatlan, MX. I live in Eastern WA State and manage my brother's (and two other provider's) medical practice here. I am the mom of 4 grown children (2boys, 2 girls) and Grandma to 4 (5 in Sept!) sweet grandkids! I spent the week following my surgery at my brother's condo in Mazatlan, so that was a big help in recuperating. Doing ok at this point. Just started mushies so that helps some. Looking for a good place in WA State (especially Eastern WA) to get my fills done. Any suggestions? Starting weight: 260 lbs. Surgery weight: 252 lbs. Current weight: 242 lbs.

My daughter and brother both had lapband surgery in Monterrey with the Dr. you mentioned there. They both had a wonderful experience. Neither are spanish speaking. They said the hospital and facility they stayed at for a few days after were nicer then most US hospitals they have seen. Most Drs in Mexico have been doing the lapband much longer than the US docs.