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Well its finally happened I am BANDED:Banane13:!! I took the road less travel (or more traveled as it turns out to be) and went to :car:Mexico. No one was more shocked :yikes:then I but when my employer changed insurance just shy of my 6 month supervised diet and the new insurance would not cover the procedure even with medical necessity. I researched, researched and RESEARCHED:Banane37: and finally decided on Dr. Aceves and I must say it was the best decision I have ever made. The hospital was immaculate, the nursing staff was incredible and I have never met more caring doctors in my life. I mean seriously my grandmother had a triple bypass and she didn't get as much face time with her surgeon then I did with Dr. Aceves.

Day one was bad but here I am 3 days out (went under the knife on Monday) and I'm doing great, Yes I'm a little sore but who isnt after surgery but all in all I am in a great place and couldn't be happier. I am currently in the First Phase of the Post Op diet but I am ready for the road ahead. Thank you to all that sent me well wishes and prayers they did not go unanswered. If anyone has any specific questions they would like answered please feel free to PM me. Thanks for reading. . .Kitten:lol:!

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Im so happy it all went well. I will be in Mexico getting mine very very soon. Congrats to you!!!

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here's wishing you a speedy recovery!:eek:

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Well I'm here 1 week post op and I'm doing great:lol:!!! My soreness is down considerably and I am less tired. I will be sooooo happy come this thursday I will move onto the full liquid stage (who new that I'd be this happy about pudding and milk:drool:. I have lost a total of 26 pounds (20 pre op, and 6 post op), I know most of it is Water weight but I'm so happy I would be jumping up and down if it wouldn't hurt to do it:banane58:.

Thank you all for your kind words and well wishes I hope everyone else is doing well also.

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I thought about going the Mexico option, but was scared. I ended up biting the bullet and getting a loan, since my insurance didn't cover the band. I worried about post-op care, though, and fills. Do you go to a doctor in your hometown for fills and follow ups? Just wondering how that works...

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