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thanks Holly, I feel good but sometimes I burp and I wonder if I am doing anything wrong? lol..thanks

Judy ;To fly down to Mexico was about 5hrs from where I live with a stop over, which was needed, felt good to walk..as for fills, there are not alot in my area but I have fond them scattered in my area and also places that I travel to on a regular bases, B.C, and even Vegas!! HOwever, I will get a fill when I really, really feel that I need it.. Karla ; I Have heard of alot of people that have experienced pain in the shoulder. I had pain in between my shoulder blades for the first bit, but now it is gone. I was burping off and on and I could feel it worse then. Also my doctors reminded me, they did major surgery, and up close to the diagram, so some pain may be noticeable, but should ease up...I hope it gets better for you!!! Yay!!!!!

I had surgery March 9th in Mexico, and feeling pretty good. Down 20pds with my pre op and post op diet, so pretty happy, although still on liquid diet but its oi..Looking forward to this new way of life!!! Good luck everyone!!

Well, surgery is done...Lost 10pds pre op and now 10pds post op..I have been this weight a million times so it is hard to get too excited but I am on my way..The trip to Mexico went nice and smoothly and I am doing good!! Excited!! Good luck everyone, one step at a time..

I was banded on March 9th in Mexico, I lost 10 of the 12 pds they wanted me too, but they checked me all out and I was good to go, in a short amount of time I am almost down a total of 20pds so far, strict liquid diet continues but so far, not to hard to do, and you want to stick with it after because your band is still trying to form or work, so follow what they say...However ladies, I feel that this was a good decision and so far so good...Remember it can be an excellent tool for all of us!

yay...I was wondering the same thing, it has only been two days for me!!

This is great!! I will be banded on March 9th and was wondering what to do,especially when we are traveling on May 1st for a week holiday..My eyes are always bigger than my belly but it is good to hear this stuff..I feel a bit more prepared and aware..This is what I signed up for, it is time to learn and adapt the new way..A glass of wine and an appy sounds good, or a bowl of soup.,, Then when I get home it will be time for a fill.. Thanks for your input!

I am all for a new bucket list...what would I want to do...hike a mountain, and take gorgeous pictures from the top...but just knowing I can do it..and maybe run a small marathon, then of course strut around in some skinny jeans and dance to you cant touch this...sorry...had to, I get excited!!!lol!!

P.S Jim, I did Atkins off an on, lost 40pds felt great, went to walt disney world as well, felt on top of the world, then let myself go again, and again...you are not alone!!! I too want this to be huge reminder of what brought me here..and trust me, I would rather see a life story!! Happy for all of us!!!

wow, great post!! I will be banded on March 9 in Mexico..|Gosh this hit home for me too.. I have been low fat, low carb, off and on for years, always thinking this will be it, and it never was..I joined here in the middle of my yo yo attempts, back in 2006!!! Yikes!!! But this time, the papers have been signed and the check is ready to go...Do I think of failing??yes all the time, especially seeing how this is what I have been doing, this is my cycle, I get so far then something clicks and I fall off the wagon.. I am scared...I have not told alot of people because of the fear of being more judged,questioned, or lectured, and maybe even people looking to me as a role model, because emotionally, I am so far from that....This is one of the first posts in a while that made me feel normal!!! Great comments, very humbling...Looks like the next couple of weeks is going to be life changing for alot of us!!!

I do tend to travel quite a bit to the Okanagan, not Vancouver,lol, but the Okanagan...was just wondering if anyone knows of any fill doctors in Kelowna, Vernon or Kamloops..etc... Thank you!!!!

Focus on you, its your journey...I will be banded on March 9th, and I have told no one really besides my husband and a couple of people, maybe for the fear of back talk and not being strong enough to deal with it, hear it, or to take a stand to it, butI feel ok...I dont tell everyone when I go on a diet, so this is no diffrent...People may feel diffrent once they see you work hard, and they may be scared for you, one for the medical reason, and two or the change....they may be afraid of those two things, re asure those you have told, but if this is what you decide...then do this for you and your future!!! good luck!!! and yes I am doing a pre diet, doc orders, he just wants to make sure my liver is a bit less fatty..so shake for breakfast, lunch and a sensible dinner....basically it sucks....but...doing my best...lol..good luck!!

just wanted to let you know that I am booked for surgery on Mar 9th with Dr.Ortiz..so thank you!! Still trying to find more fill doctors...not that easy to do ugh..

So excited!!! I feel this will be the best tool ever...Good luck to you as well Sunshyne!!! Very happy for you!!!

I hear alot people say stick to the band menu/ food...Not sure what all that is,will I get it once I go to get banded, or is there a list..I guess foods I need to avoid??

I knew I could count on you!!lol!! Thanks, I keep hearing people saying stick to the plan, but was not sure all what the plan was!! Awesome start!!

I too would love advice, I will be banded on March 9th!! So one question, what kind of foods did you gravitate to that really helped you? To be honest, I am not to sure what to eat???lol

awesome!!good for you, what a great feeling!!

It looks like this is going to be a great journey for all of us....so happy...4weeks to a new start in life, or a push...lol

Yes it was you!!! I never noticed how long I have been a memeber, every year I think I can tackle it on my own, but then every year I come back with the same tears...and you were shocked and told me to bite the bullet, I think you may have wanted to say something else, but you didnt..lol...I cant wait...I just cant wait!!!!

I have been a member since 2006, I have talked myself out of it every year...but then one person on here was shocked, and said just do it...and it hit me, she was right..March 9th, I will be on my way to Mexico...No longer looking back...so excited...continue success for you!!!!

I messages you Lisa..

awesome, thanks Lisa!! I was actually going to book with another popular doctor on mon, but he is a bit higher, and your doctor was my first choice. Just waiting for one to contact me...this is happening!! How are you feeling?When did you get banded? I am excited, I just hope this is the tool that works for me....

This is exactly what I needed today...Talked to a co ordinator today, one step closer...I was actually thinking, others can do it, but really, can I actually do it? I am diffrent,etc...so your words hit home with me, as alot of others do...its awesome!! good for you and keep going!!

Lisa how much was dr.ortiz?? thanks!