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Dr. Zapata gave me my band box with SN#, and also jotted down information about my statistics. I got his surgical report, xrays and all pertinent documentation. If my band goes bad, I will seek restitution from Alergen, makers of Inamed bands, because that ain't right!

Hello, I am still in Mexico and had my surgery yesterday with Dr. Zapata. He is very professional, the hospital was top notch and everything couldn't have gone more smoothy. I did my research. I was awake in the operating room and believe me it was no open air, dirty place. Equal to or better than USA. They laugh at our antiquated beliefs about Mexico. I am still sore but that is to be expected. I am very sorry for your experience--but that's your experience and not the majority of others on this site. I'll prayer for healing for you. Keep up our spirits.

I was banded on may 22nd. I went to Mexico by myself and not with the best best support from my family. I am sore and not feeling very well. I guess I was naive about surgery and what it entails. It is a serious decision. I am having some regrets thinking maybe there was another way (knowing there really isn't). Ask me in a year and I bet I have never regretted again! Looking forward to going home tomorrow with no flight delays.

Angela,

I am going to mexico alone to be banded by Dr. Zapata on May 22nd. Please tell me how it goes. I will be thinking of you and saying a prayer.

Sandy

I'm 53 and I don't need a pre-op diet either. I called just to verify and was told it goes by your BMI.

Congrats! Just want to know what exercises you referred to. I haven't heard about that and i am scheduled for May22nd.

I am new to this thread. I am getting banded on May 22nd by Dr. Zapata in Monterrey. I am going alone. My family is not being very supportive which is why I am eternally grateful for this web site. I am 53 and have struggled with weight issues all my life. My annual visit in February with my doctor was not very encouraging either. Since i have finally surpassed menopause, she told me that my metabolism will keep slowing and that weight and high blood pressure are at the top of my list of problems. That did it! No more! I am not embarrassed or ashamed at my decision nor do I owe anyone an explanation. It's my life and i am going to take charge. There is enough wonderful information and support here that I believe I will succeed. Even though I don't post often, I feel like i know so many of you from reading your posts and seeing your pix. I look forward to chatting.

Put me down for may 22nd with Dr. Miguel Zapata in Monterrey Mexico. I am excited and scared. But so ready for a change!

I'm from jacksonville but its too expensive there since I am a self pay. Who is doing it?

I am following you up on may 22nd. Please let me know your thoughts on him and how every thing went. Not that I will change my decision. I am going alone!

I am also scheduled for May 22nd in Monterrey, Mexico by Dr. Zapata.

Hi

I am from jax too. I am planning on going to Mexico in late May. I have set up my fills with Dr. Abbas Shariat at Jax Beach. Initial evaluation with a fill is $750. Each port access fill is $400. He does not offer flouro. Anyone have a better idea?

go to mexico and save $10,000

OMG! Sierra Nevada Pale Ale is enough to make even a bandster give up beer. Now a few Buds at the game is another story!

Maybe you can invent a special beer for bandsters--non carbonated. I live in Jax, Fl home an Anheiser Busch. Hmmmm....

I too hope to be a bander soon. I am tentatively hoping for the end of May. DH & 2 DS are not for it so I really have only told a couple of close trusted friends. Why do I feel so guilty of something? Am I really lazy? Would discipline, diet & exercise solve my "problem?" Maybe its not a problem--maybe its just life that so many in our world suffer from obesity, and so far--not many permanent answers. I personally hate being fat. Have always hated it since the beginning of my memories. the problem with discipline, diet & exercise is that it can; and usually does, revert back to old habits. And then more mental issues--depression, failure and the worse, "lazy" sink back in. I'm not really lazy at all, maybe just weak. But a lapband is just the thing I need! For hope! Oh, and at my age, 50ish, health becomes the real driving factor.

Kudos

I am new also. Haven't committed to the lap band yet. Still scared--not about the surgery but the after life. Husband is definately not sold on going to Mexico.