cole

Well tomorrow will be my week post op I am having problems with lost of acid indigestion and gas pains. It has been so bad that its keeping me up at night and in pain during the day. I have taken tums, rolaids and now am onto pepto bismal (yuck). Im still not getting any better. Does anyone have any sugestions?

Thank you for the info. I had to call the dr, now feeling much better, he put me back on clears.

I only have a few days left of my pre-op and of course its through labor day holiday. I leave tuesday for mexico and have surgery wednesday. Dr. ortiz's office has been great so far. I have 3lbs to left to loose out of 14lbs. I have been walking lots and on the preop diet (blah). Congradulations to all!! and hope fore the future.

HI everyone My band date is just 2weeks away. yyyyaaaaahhhhoooo!!!! sep 6

Hi everyone, So I have finaly made up my mind!! I am ready for this long and exciting journey of having a lap band. My best friend had one done yesterday (shes doing great). I am going off to nursing school sept 25th and need to make this possitive change in my life. My weight today is 280 down from 330 last year january. It has been a huge struggle and i have kept it off. The worst thing for me is the thought of gaining it all back. I am only 23 and have back and joint pain, with a history of diabetes and heat problems in the family, i need to get this under control. I am going to Mexico to have surgery. The price is reasonable and Dr. Ortiz is the most experianced. He has performing over 3000 procedures and proctors the US dr.s. He has a book called "Lapband for Life" maybe you have heard of it. Great book!! The only people that know about my surgery is my huband (who has supported me through all my issues the last few years) and my best friend. Just them 2!! I don't feel like i need to tell anyone else. I don't want people in my life to say "oh she only lost the weight because of surgery". My family thinks im going on vacation. lol I am scheduled to land in SanDiago sept 5, surgery sept 6 and home sept 8. I am so excited for my freind and myself we are both in the medical field and are supporting each other all the way. For those who have been to tj we really want some info on good shopping!