LOLA121
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2 years has passed since you registered at LapBandTalk! Happy 2nd Anniversary LOLA121!
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I am having my surgery with Dr. Ceron on 4-24-10. I was wondering what you ended up doing. Thanks.
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My first fill - this is going to work!
LOLA121 replied to Awkward customer's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hey there- I understand what you mean. I just had my first fill the other day and I can say wow what a difference!! I tried eating a piece of cheese and turkey today and I didn't chew it enough and it felt like the most uncomfortable pain ever--Never felt anything like it. Keep up the good work and hope your future fills are good! -
Hey Mike,
Yes the pre op diet is hard but it is totally worth it. I just had my surgery on Friday the 22nd and the doctor said that i did such a great job that he only had to do 4 insicions instead of 5. Now that the surgery is over and i think that i am starting to recover I am remaining focused on my journey ahead. I hope that all goes well with you.
Lola
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hi lola my name is mike and i was just reading ur post about the pre op diet! and congrats that sounds like its hard to do!! i havnt been banded yet i go to my consultation feb.9th and get a surgery date then also! i cant wait to have a set date!!! so when do u get ur surgery?
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PRE Op Diet Hard to follow
LOLA121 replied to LOLA121's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thank you for that. I keep thinking that it will be worth it and just to hold strong. You have done well--Congrats. Would you do it all over again? I am drinking some broth right now...Dreaming of the future. -
Hey Everyone!! My Surgery is in ONE week from today and I have been "on" the pre op diet Since Jan 4th. I started to do a shake for Breakfast and lunch and a small dinner....NOw I find myself with Three shakes a day, sugar free Jello and broth. This is very Very Hard to do. I feel like my insides are eating eachother and psychologically can't get past the not eating idea. I have tried projects to keep busy, early to work and it still doesn't help me at 8 o'clock when I need a snack. Does anyone have some tips????:tt1: ALso, I would like to Super COngratulate anyone who has TRULY stuck with this diet.... :thumbup: I am so excited for my band and can't wait to be a Real Bandster. XOX LOLA
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I am in the same boat that you are in. I assigned the full ammount of 5000 to my FSA account. There is a way around it.... email me and I will let you know what I am doing. Luminouslife424@yahoo.com Its sort of tricky and I don't want anyone to judge me. LOLA
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Please,,, Any feed back?? He is a Lap Band Doc in Cancun and he uses the amerimed hospital. If you have any feedback it would be greatly appreciated!!
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LAP BAND IN CANCUN MEXICO-Looking for Input
LOLA121 posted a topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
Hey Everyone!!! I am going to be banded in January in Cancun, Mexico. Does anyone know or heard of Dr. Fernando Ceron?? I am looking for anyone who would like to share there Cancun story, or other important info regarding Dr. Fernando Ceron. Insight is worth its weight in gold right now!!! Also--Does anyone know how to research a doctor from Mexico?? Thank you, LOLA -
Well, I went for my fill today and found out it is leaking. The Doctor said it is either the port, the tube or the band itself. I don't know what I am going to do. I know my insurance wont help pay to get it fixed...I am really upset and can't stop crying...sorry, I don't know what to tell you. The Dr said about 10 out of every 1000 leak..I m going to start searching and find out what I can from others who have gone through this. You hear about things not going right with the band and you hope it will not be you...well I should have know better. I guess all the people who were against me going to Mexico in the first place can now feel justified in all the discoraging things they said to me.
Sorry, I am really not myself, good luck and hope all goes well for you.
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My message was too long so here is the rest LOL!
The amerimed hospital was cleaner then any hospital that I have been to in the states. The staff speakes limited english but comunication really wasn't a problem. Dr Perez speaks good english, Dr Ceron does not. LOL
Dr Perez is easy to get ahold of. I have spoken to him sereral times since coming back to the states because of paper work that I needed filled out for work. I did finally get all of that straigtened out. I would suggest if you have any paper work like FMLA or short term disability documents that you need for work - take them with you!! That would have saved me a lot of time!
Good luck and keep me posted!! I am sure everything will go well for you!
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Hi Lola,
We stayed at the Grand Oasis resort primarly because it was cheaper, they were running a special. Cancun is beautiful with so many nice resorts that I wouldn't hesitate to go back. I would pick a place with at least 4 stars.
As far as the surgery goes I would do it again in a heart beat! This is the first time in my life that I feel in control and have lost over 50 pounds since July.
One thing I would ask about before going is the type of band you will get. I have an allergen band that holds 4cc. Most of the doctors in the states are using the allergen band that holds 10cc. The 10cc band is a newer band that is supposed to have fewer complications. If that is true or not time will tell. so far I havent had any problems and will be getting my 3rd fill today.
