Dr Kuri - May 11th

rebncor · May 8, 2006

anyone going to TJ on Wed or Thurs for their surgery? Would love to correspond before we meet - am very excited and a little nervous but have waited a long time to do this. Thanks to everyone for all the advice and encouragement

Rett · May 14, 2006

Hi!

You got your band on my daughters birthday! How was it???? I'm considering Dr kuri too and would love to hear how everything went. How was the hotel? How is the staffs English?? Do you have any discomfort??? Were you scared???? How would you rate the new hospital????? I look forward to hearing from you. Best, best of luck, Rett:)

rebncor · May 14, 2006

Hi Rett,

Let's see, Dr Kuri and staff were outstanding, the hospital was beautiful, clean, staff was great. A little uncomfortable with the Spanish/English stuff. Doctors spoke beautiful English as did, for the most part, Dr Kuri's office and nursing staff. The hospital nurses were a bit hard to understand and did not speak as much English. My daughter was there and she was able to talk to them but many of the people who did this at the same time as I did, did not have anyone who spoke Spanish and did just great. Surgery was fine - quick, put me out and then it was over. The first day was rough. Both my friend and I were wondering if we had made a mistake. I felt pretty miserable - sore, couldn't turn over or get out of bed easily - just out and out rotten - felt pretty isolated with the language barrier too. The nurses however, really tried to communicate and they were very, very sweet - every one of them. 2nd day was so much better. The hotel was very clean and very nice - it is not a resort (had a small pool and a nice restaurant). I was very comfortable as far as accommodations go. Hunger?, I really haven't been too hungry but my head thinks it should eat once in a while - a sip of Water really helps. The only problem that I have had is a reaction to the band aids. My incisions have become small welts that are itchy and miserable. This happened when I got home last night - I called Dr Kuri and was pleasantly surprised that he answered the phone himself. How cool is that? Told me to use Cortaid cream and keep the bandages off - not a big deal. Would I do it again? - so far absolutely! But I am still not on foods and have no idea if this is going to work (I have done my research but have gone on so many diets that it is hard to believe this will do the trick) I start liquids that can go through a straw tomorrow morning - if you write me back I will keep you posted - you can write direct if you would like @

rebncor@caldsl.com

Let me know what you think and feel free to ask any questions - I am actually so incredibly thrilled that I finally did this. My life has changed and I feel like I am on my way

Reb

justhappy · May 14, 2006

Hi everyone. I was banded on 3/7/06 by Dr. Rumbaut in Monterrey Mexico.

Was 230 to start and now 207. It's taken me so long to figure out how to post a reply...........I'm not computer savy at all. Now I'd like to start a thread? I think? What is a thread anyway? I need some help navigating this site if anyone's interested.:help: