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I can't speak to different liquids, since I pretty much ate the same things you did...however for the flour tortillas and pizza, I can =). Flour tortillas are really easy for me to eat, but just make sure you chew it like there's no tomorrow, and take a small bite of it first without anything to see how you can handle it. Pizza...Thin crust only! Otherwise you should be fine... Just my two cents in...everyone is different tho:rolleyes2: Good Luck!

W: That's not true as far as the deposit. It's still $500. And, they took a personal check from me, and didn't deposit it until two weeks after my surgery. As to everyone else and the bad experience you all have had...my heart goes out to you all and Im sorry you had a negative experience during a time that should have been nothing but positive and life changing..

Hi Everyone, After reading many other forums from this site, I decided to go ahead and schedule my surgery date for the band... I will be getting the band on May 5th, in Tijuana, with Dr. Huacuz. Has anyone here had their band done by him recently? Im starting to freak out a little, one reason, I'm not having it done here in the States, ( I have no insurance, and when I did, they turned me down, surprise surprise). Second, all the violence recently in Tijuana with the drug cartels and the amount of civilians getting caught in the crossfires.... I would love any feedback from anyone who was there recently and can let me know what it was like, good and bad, all welcome. Thanks!!

Hi Kaci, Yeah everything went great. Surgery went smooth, the level of service I received was better then any I've had here. I made my concern for safety and the level of expertise known to all there and they addressed all of them and made sure my mom and I were 100% satisfied. I was very pleased, I've lost 13 lbs so far....now....just waiting for my second fill, I can't wait! =) Thanks for asking!

What helped me with the gas pain was a lot of walking around and if you have someone there to help you, massage! Mine were extremely painful and I had a hard time breathing, so 2 hours after surgery I was walking walking walking...It were mainly around my left shoulder/chest area so I had my husband and mom give me a massage which helped tremedously.... As for the Protein shake...a few days post op, I would Water it down a bit more, due to the swelling, it's going to be harder to get a lot more down, but it gets better quick. I wouldnt be too worried, if it persists then I would contact your doctor again. Every doctor has different post op diets, but most that I've researched, you have to be on Clear liquids for a week. Good Luck!

Jennifer, I am sooo sorry for your loss! I can't imagine how it feels to lose your father. May I ask what procedure he had done and what complications he had after? I appreciate everyone else's comments and concerns to my posts. I just returned home last night from San Diego. Dr Huacuz banded me on Tuesday, so now Im happy to say Im on my way to a new me! To be honest, I didn't have any issues with Dr. Huacuz or his staff, (except for one nurse who I didn't think was as great as the others, so she stayed away). I think I was worrying for nothing. They were all professional, extrememly attentive, and the Dr. addressed any and every concern we had before the procedure. The clinic was very clean, and I felt safe there. They did have the overnight staff as someone else had mentioned, as well as a full alarm system with cameras everywhere...just very reassuring. I'm sorry others didn't have the same experience as I did. But this is what this forum's about, giving everyone your experience and letting them decide with the information given. In my case, I had a lot more positive than negative. I won't ever say to someone YOU HAVE TO GO TO DR HUACUZ...HE'S THE BEST.....DONT GO ANYWHERE ELSE.....No. I will give tell what happened to me, good and bad, and that person should decide. Every Dr has horror stories under their belt, I think everyone's taking a chance, regardless of who you go to. Anyway, that's all for now, thanks everyone!~

Anyone else going to Mexico anytime soon to get their lapband? Im going May 5th, and all the media swarm regarding the swine flu is concerning my family and friends....are any of you concerned?:thumbup: I'm going to start taking my Multivitamins, especially A and C, and ofcourse wear the mask while I'm down there....but wanted everyones' opinion here. Thanks!

Haha, I'm with you on that Phattat....We're soon to be healthy and hopefully not fat anymore:thumbup: Well Pangaeus...that's reassuring, hehe Im getting mine done in Tijuana, but going to SD first... All in all...swine flu is now the least of my concerns...Now I'm just excited! Can't wait to join the bandwagon... Jaffa...I have no clue what you're talking about, sorry!?

Wow, thanks Phattat...that's a lot of information, thanks for taking the time. That number of deaths each year blew me away..I thought I had heard that before, but didn't buy it...Im going to look into all the sites you posted, Im definitely trying to do all the "homework" I can...my final realization...I was worried for nothing... On a side note, It's amazing how many people are willing to respond to someones concerns on this site...Im fairly new to all this and it's comforting to know there's so many people on here wanting to give their two cents...

Thanks everyone for your input, I appreciate it! V-Dallas...I also found some doctors that are around $10k as well, but I couldn't pass up $6k for everything. I can get the fills here in OR for a good price with someone my mom has been going to for a couple years now. Reneek...Ive come to the same conclusion...I know it's very scary, but it seems it's so hyped up and Im stressing for no reason. Although many are saying no mask, and that it wont do much, and others are arguing it does, Im gonna wear one anyway...eh if it doesn't help, no harm done, if it does...then great, right? I'll have to look into the Tamiflu and Vitamin D as well. Thanks again everybody and stay healthy!!

Hey, I was in the same spot you are in....I also, had no insurance and couldn't afford the self pay here in the US, (Some here in Oregon were around $30k!) I am going to be banded in Mexico with Dr. Huacuz...and at a very decent price with high recommendations. The Dr. O that I think you're talking about is Dr. Ortiz...and I've heard great things about them as well...You can also look into Dr. Zapata? I think that's how it's spelled.... I'd do more research if I were you and see what you are most comfortable with. I've been in contact with a lot of people who had theirs done in MX and no complaints.... Good Luck!!

Thank you everyone for your words of wisdom! Steph...Im also from Oregon, going with my mom...my husband read your post and hates that he can't go, but it reassured him since he's a bit more worried than I am:bored:. Lapbandtalker/Grace, I believe you also responded to my other post, and asked about the rhinoplasty? I will try my best to ask them about it..I've tried to research testimonials regarding that, and also couldn't find anything. Want_so_Bad: I also didn't do much research. My mom had hers done overseas...while going with her to get a fill with her doctor here, a nice older couple and two other ladies also waiting happened to mention him to me and had nothing but great things to say. As far as the safety aspect...it sounds like we're going to be just fine! Especially since Im being driven to and from. I even expressed my concerns last week, when speaking with Rocio, his patient coordinator and she reassured me....Then to my surprise Dr. Haucuz himself called me this morning to see if I had all my questions answered and if I had any more that he could help with. Not once have I had a doctor here even give me a second glance when I had concerns, so that was great. Thanks again everyone and good luck on your journeys as well!

Hi Everyone, After reading many other forums from this site, I decided to go ahead and schedule my surgery date for the band... I will be getting the band on May 5th, in Tijuana, with Dr. Huacuz. Has anyone here had their band done by him recently? Im starting to freak out a little, one reason, I'm not having it done here in the States, ( I have no insurance, and when I did, they turned me down, surprise surprise:cool:). Second, all the violence recently in Tijuana with the drug cartels and the amount of civilians getting caught in the crossfires.... I would love any feedback from anyone who was there recently and can let me know what it was like, good and bad, all welcome. Thanks!!