NeenBand 7 Posted March 6, 2006 Nan, my worries and fears are the same. All we can do is come here for the support we need and for me, put my trust in the higher power that led me to this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MelvaD 0 Posted March 6, 2006 I will be banded on March 21 & I am so excited and nervous. Good luck to all of us. MelvaD Conroe, Texas:clap2: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lambchops 0 Posted March 6, 2006 Well I am shocked! My Dr, Dr. Mumford from Mississauga Ontario just called to see how I was holding out and if I had any questions before the big day on Thurday. He also wanted me to know he had sent in the insurance papers for what litttle coverage I have. Gee, I am really impressed! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
islandmom 0 Posted March 6, 2006 Hello all.... I just got back from MX this morning and I AM BANDED!!!!!!! I am very excited. Still sore and tired! Good Luck to all Marcher's still waiting! See you on the other side! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjdow 0 Posted March 6, 2006 I am getting banded on Thursday March 9!!!! 3 more sleeps and I will start my new journey. I am being banded In Shelton Washington by Dr Neal. I am one of the lucky ones No liquid diet prior to surgery just low fat!!! Talk to you soon, and good luch to all the other march bandsters Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeenBand 7 Posted March 6, 2006 Welcome back Islandmom! How was it?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
islandmom 0 Posted March 6, 2006 It was good. The Dr's and nurses were all terrific. I am glad to be home though! It is nice to sleep in your own bed after all that! Overall the whole experience was good! I would do it again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ralheit 1 Posted March 7, 2006 I'll be banded tomorrow morning, 3/7, at 9:30 am.I'll be banded by Dr. Aviv Ben-Meir at St. Vincent Charity Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chako_lady 0 Posted March 7, 2006 Hi Islandmom, I understand you were just banded at Bajanor. I am so ready to do this and would love any info you are willing to share. I have contacted Dr. Carlos but do not have insurance so I have to save up a bit more before I can schedule my banding date. What band did you get and how do you feel? Do you live on the West Coast? I live in Oregon. Hope to hear from you soon! And Congratulations on making such a great decision! ~Janelle~ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
islandmom 0 Posted March 7, 2006 Hi Janelle, I got the Inamed band. I just got home on 3/5 and I am feeling pretty good. I do have the gas and a bit of bloating, but am doing fine otherwise. Just doing a little here and there and enjoying the "fabulous" liquid phase. I will get to be on mushies on Saturday, so I am looking forward to that and kinda nervous too. I haven't had any "real" food since Thursday. I live in Texas, so it was a bit of a haul to get there and back, but I am very glad to say that "I did it!" I will be happy to answer any questions, just let me know. Kristi Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
islandmom 0 Posted March 7, 2006 Congrats Cathy! I know how you feel! Banded on 3/3/06 in Mexico. Kristi Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chako_lady 0 Posted March 7, 2006 Kristi, What made you choose the Inamed band over the others? And what did you think about Bajanor? ~Janelle~ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
islandmom 0 Posted March 7, 2006 Janelle, I chose the inamed band because it is easier to find after care here in tx Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chako_lady 0 Posted March 7, 2006 Thanks Kristi. I am in the process of trying to find someone in Eugene, Oregon who does fills. If anyone knows of anyone please let me know. My Physician is on a missionary trip to Guatamala and won't be back for a few weeks... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
forestgranger 0 Posted March 9, 2006 I had my band fitted on the 7th march my 36th birthday... Nauseaous and tired are the words at the mo ... :sick Dr R Ackroyd Sheffield UK Share this post Link to post Share on other sites