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Hello All! I'm back from Mexico with my new lapband. Dr. Ortiz and Dr. Martinez said they were astonished at the ease of my procedure and my recoop time. They said once they were there, it only took 7 minutes. Then 5 minutes out of the surgery room I was waking up. Everybody (especially me) was very happy.

Had the regular gas pains, but walking, hot showers, warm tea has helped a lot. I just got home late tonight (Thursday the 23rd). Have not been hungry and for the most part feel pretty good. Will take it easy now for the most part as I don't have to return to work until Jan. 3rd.

Thank you all for your wonderful support. So glad you're here!

Merry Christmas!

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Congratulations Darcey from one happy Ortiz patient to another.

I'm so glad to hear everything went so smoothly for you, that is great news!

Rest up and take it easy!

You are going to love your band! :D

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Super duper, Tooper! Darcey, you lucky girl. You got a band before hitting the big 300. You're in good hands with Ortiz and Martinez. I look forward to following your journey. Peace n' love.

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Cheers and congratulations to you too Jack! Where is our other member of the 12/21 club....Barbara? Where are you?

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Way to go Darcey, enjoy those liquids and your journey as a bandster and the new you. I'm in the mushy stage, wahoo! Although, those mushies were a little more than mushy tonight, this wonderful Christmas Eve. I did chew really well though gang. Almost 3 weeks out, hope I didn't stretch anything. All feels well.

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