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Hi Everyone,

I am wanting to get the lap band and have done what feels like a tremendous amount of research. I know this is what I want, and what I need. I have three small kids and I want to live to see them grow up. I want to address my weight before it's too late.

I have been looking at going to Mexico and the US. Can anybody recommend any really good doctors. Can anybody tell me who to stear away from? I don't want to put my life in the palms of someones hands who I can't trust.

Thank you for any feedback.

PS. Also, do you have any tips for a newbie. I have been reading on this forum and so far I think its great.

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What state are you in?

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I got my surgery date....How soon will I be able to go to work? I work 12 hours shifts...any recommendations on clothing?

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I was banded and I can't wait to starat losing weight. I dream of weighing 1 anything. I cant ever remember weighing less than 200 lbs. It is rough. I am in some pain but I do believe the sacrifice will be woth it all. good luck to evrybody on this path to success.:clap2:

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Ranch You weigh the same thing i did when i got my surgery. You will be amazed how fast it comes off if you follow the docs orders.----Dana , I went to Mexico and it was great. Dr Zapata and his staff are wonderful. Beautiful hospital and hotel. Their hospitals are much nicer than ours. The whole thing, with airfare was 8000. Saved about 10,000. Also no pre-op diet. Donna

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