Newbie But Not Sweating It.

[pattiwagon30 14]

My name is Patti and I was banded Feb 27th, 2012 in Tijuana Mexico by Dr. Juan Lopaz Corvala.

My surgery and recovery were fantastic. The Staff at the bariatric clinic in Mexico were top notch and made me feel at ease. I loved the private room and how they were also hospitable to my friend that went with me. This friend that went with me also had the procedure done 2 years prior and she even got a fill so she wouldn't be tempting me with food I can't eat..LOL We were both on liquids. I was educated on what to expect at least 6 months prior by my friends that have had the procedure but nothing prepares you for your own experience. I was forunate to not have any issues with gas and I was able to return to work within a couple days. Thanks to all of you who post your questions and experiences and who have gone before me, I was able to relax and go with flow of "bandster hell" and know that this is completely normal. I have been relying on my own strength to stay in the dietary guidelines and not overeat (as we know we can without restriction) and again, you all have helped me there as well. I read your posts just about every day even if I don't post a comment. I want you to know that I am reading and learning. I will be a success story as so many of you who are, WHY? because I have determined in my mind that I will be. I may be fearful of failure, but I'm not the only one who feels that way. I'm getting my first fill on April 14th and as you can imagine I am quite excited. I'm hoping to get a great fill and one that brings restriction. If I could do this on my own willpower I wouldn't have had the surgery. On second thought, it's not loosing the weight that has been the problem, it's the keeping it off. COME ON RESTRICTION LOL

Anyway, I will continue to learn from all of you and thank you from the bottom of my heart for being completely transparent about the struggles and for bragging about the victories. I don't think anyone else understands the struggles, triumphs and tragedies we go through.

Good Luck to us ALL and GOD BLESS YOU ALL!

PATTI FOWLER

[Lluna 14]

Hi Patti !

I was also banded by Dr Lopez-Corvala on 8/19/11, also great experience, specially that it was my first surgey ever !!! Are you also going back to get your adjustments there? Since my surgery I've only needed two adjustments, I'm down 69 lbs and down from a size 20 to a size 12 I'm working on dropping another 20 lbs to be in a normal BMI. Good luck on your weight lost journey!!!

Lunad