junglejim

Hello, I was just wondering if anybody on here has been banded by Dr. Arturo Rodriguez in Monterrey? I am flying down there on May 24th, and getting banded on the 25th. If anybody has been there too see him and/or his staff, I would like to know your experience and how everything went. I've never been out of the country and really just do'nt know what to expect when I get there!! Thanks Jim........

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Hi Everyone....just wanted to check in with ya, I've been doing pretty good. Banded May25th, and have lost 14lbs so far, broke out my Treadmill on Monday, and have been doing about 1.5miles on it daily. Jim

Hi Everyone, I am 4 days post op. and have droped 9lbs. felling pretty good.Still have no appetite, but I'm making myself eat and drink the liquids!:guess Going back to work tomorrow!:cry I actually think I am really starting to love my band, because before I had the appetite of a horse, I could sit down and easily eat a large pizza by myself.:hungry: Jim

Hi everybody I got back home yesterday, doing pretty good, and ya know what I got on the scale this morning and it shows I had lost 8 lbs. alreadt :grouphug: . I was so excited, I ran outta the bathroom (naked I might add) :roll: and told my wife. I have absolutely no appetite, having to make myself eat soups and jello. I do have one question though. The incision where my port is looks bad as far as color, it's like a bunch of different colors, red, black, yellow, orange, etc. Is this normal, or do I possible have an infection?? :oops:

:cake: Hi All, just wanted to tell everyone Im now a official BANDSTER.:cake: . GOT BANDED Thursday here in Monterrey; Mexico by a great Dr. (Rodriguez). First day after surgery was a little rough, but today (2nd day ) not too bad as far as the pain goes. flying back home today(Arkansas). came alone, ca`nt wait to see my wife and 2 year old son. jim

Thanks Cathy for the info, I think I have decided to go with the INAMED Band!:eek: . Flying out tomorrow, and Banded on Thursday!:faint: :clap2:

Hello Everyone... 3 days to goooo, and I get BANDED! I just have one question for the expert banders here. I'm still undecided on which band I want. I'm getiing mine done in Monterry, Mexico. So I have a choice between the Swedish or the popular one here in the States, the INAMED. I have been told that my Dr. prefers the Swedish band over the INAMED. Another bandster that just got banded by my Dr. told her the reason he prefers the Swedish is that the swedish goes all the way around the stomach, whereas the INAMED only goes 3/4 the way around!?? Is this TRUE ? If it only goes 3/4th the way around, then how the heck does it work!! I have been leaning towards the INAMED, only because the only person I can find to do the fills, only fills INAMED bands not the Swedish. Any help on assisting me on making my Band choice would be greatly appreicated> Jim

Hello Everyone... 3 days to goooo, and I get BANDED! I just have one question for the expert banders here. I'm still undecided on which band I want. I'm getiing mine done in Monterry, Mexico. So I have a choice between the Swedish or the popular one here in the States, the INAMED. I have been told that my Dr. prefers the Swedish band over the INAMED. Another bandster that just got banded by my Dr. told her the reason he prefers the Swedish is that the swedish goes all the way around the stomach, whereas the INAMED only goes 3/4 the way around!?? Is this TRUE ? If it only goes 3/4th the way around, then how the heck does it work!! I have been leaning towards the INAMED, only because the only person I can find to do the fills, only fills INAMED bands not the Swedish. Any help on assisting me on making my Band choice would be greatly appreicated. What are the Pros and Cons of each? Thanks Jim ** A Soon to be BANDIT**:clap2:

hey Tracyd.., I'm getting BANDED the same day you are:clap2:(May 25th) . That's cool:faint: Although I'm having to go to Mexico (Monterrey) to get mine done, I was one of the unlucky ones, my insurance wo'nt cover it!:phanvan I'm a 350lb ,5' 8" man..........so as you can see I have quite a bit to lose. Hope your goes well, Goog Luck!:clap2: Jim

Hello, I'mgetting banded May 25th in Monterey, Mexico by Dr. Arturo Rodriguez. Has anybody been banded by that Dr. If so please let me know your experience down there, and how the surgerywent! Thanks Jim