BekahBoo

Water is the key for a poop from what I"ve heard...also I know this sounds weird but if you rub the tops of your upper thight it stimulates one into wanting to poop. I had a nurse tell me if my infant son was having problems go poo..to rub the upper parts of my sons thighs. I did it worked but I'm not sure if that information is gender specific. PS, sorry I still pretty medicated and know my grammar leaves much to be desired. I'm in Pain and Hungry and which leaves me in a lack of caring state. (s)

I just had my operation today, and I'm already wanting my protein shake! Can I have a protein shake? All I've been able to do is water and a weak broth. I got a patch behind my ear to help with the feelings of wanting to throw up but I still get waves like I could vomit. I have five places on my stomach and am curious as heck as to which one hold the port. I can't feel the port?! I feel PAIN...laughs...I think the weight of my larger boobs are making the cuts more painful but the thought of a bra pinching the air out of me is even more scary.

Just after your operation, did any of you go through intense emotions. Feeling of great love to great anger. One second I'd be just fine and the next I was a mean old witch. AND, PAIN! I'm so glad I had a friend tell me to expect pain when I woke up because if she had not, I think I would of had an anxiety attack. I've had my gall bladder removed but this is a deeper kind of ache. Or am I just being a baby?!? I was banded today! I know it's going to be awhile before my first fill but I know I'd still do the operation despite the emotional rollercoaster. When will my emotions level out?:angry

....Just found this in my search for a Mexian doctor. Like American doctors haven't done it too...I'm sure...still, searching for that Mexican surgeon. I need to talk to people that are two and three years with their bands. Names please?

http://sandiego.fbi.gov/pressrel/2003/opgoldtooth.htm

"Those arrested in the sting operation include Dr. Carlos Alessandrini, Dr. Carlos Jaime Herrera and Dr. Severo Rios Ornelas, all Mexican citizens who also have U.S. legal permanent resident status. Alessandrini and Herrera both live in Chula Vista, while Ornelas lives in Tijuana. Also arrested were Dr. Elia Judith Cerecer, Dr. Ricardo Vega Montiel and Dr. José Sergio verboonen Sotelo, all Mexican citizens living in Tijuana. Verboonen advertises a weight-loss surgical procedure known as gastric banding over the Internet. The English-language Web site, apparently aimed at U.S. patients, notes that his Tijuana medical office is near San Diego, making it "convenient for American patients." Found this info while searching for credible doctors.... http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/mexico/20030410-9999_1m10fraud.html

:faint: If they are going to charge extra...then the seats should at least be comfortable! If your overweight and have to fly a lot could you please post some tips and ways to survive the flight?!? How to book...where NOT to book....

Are any of you being charged for two seats? I have not been on an airplane for a long time. Even when I was a lot thinner...I remember the seats being small. What was the cost of flight? Would you drive from the border to the hospital?

Any good doctors? Going to the Baha (tip) seems more costly? Or am I just confused about the locations? Where is Sanchez and Dr. Ram'?

I'm confused...how far of a drive is it across the border to this hospital?

I need any information and personal testimonies of people that have used this doctor. Please don't hold back....One of the main questions I have is if this doctor follows up with fluoro to make sure the band is in place after the surgery?

And how much is he charging you? I hope you don't mind me asking!?! I am thinking about going to Mexico, too! I just don't know where or how to begin my search for a quality physician south of the border.