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YIKES!!!! I am scheduled for surgery on 11/25. This is a big fear of mine! The reason....I teach elementary kids and they are brutally honest! How long does this gas last? Only at the beginning or throughout the weight :w00t:loss process?

Thanks BandAlly!

Thanks for the feedback! Any other Mexican Lap Band experiences out there? DRP

I am scheduled and I am going to definitely give this a whole hearted try! My fear is if I can really make the life style changes necessary. I think I can, but I do have fear of failure. I am not afraid of the surgery at all and I am going to Mexico to have it done. My BMI is 34.2 and I just want my life back and my skinny self back!

Hi. I am giving some thought getting the Lap Band. Actually, very serious thought, but am trying to do some research. I do not qualify for surgery with my insurance, and I cannot afford the our of pocket cost where I live. I am giving some thought to going to Mexico. I have talked with many that had very positive experiences. However, in researching where I would get my fills done, I have received blatant "NO'S" from bariatric surgeons here in my area as to whether they would do the fills for me. So, I came across Fill Centers USA. They will do the fills for me, and have many locations where fills are done with fluoroscopy, but most are pretty far from where I live. My question is....are fills successful if done without fluoroscopy? Going to Mexico does not make sense if I cannot get the fills I need afterward. I am still willing to travel for the fills as necessary though. Your thoughts experienced Banders? DRP

Thanks everyone! That is helpful.

Hi. I just read your surgery story. I am considering the Lap Band in Tiajuana and I was curious as to how you look back at your experience. Your surgery sounded positive. How is your journey going? Do you have any regrets? DRP

I am new to this and just starting to research the Lap Band. I am giving it great consideration. But, what is a flipped port? Do you know what causes it? Good luck on your journey and I hope things get better. DRP