Just Banded

[tammya5 0]

I was just banded on Friday, March 13th, in Plano by Dr. Manuel Castro. Here it is Monday and I am back at work already. Of course, I have a desk job so that makes it a little easier but it's about 3:40 p.m. and my back is starting to hurt a little. Things have gone really well the first couple of days (down 6 lbs already) and I am looking forward to getting about a month down the road! I'm just relieved that it is finally done!

[BeefromCalie 0]

congratulations on your band, and good luck. It's really good to hear you are doing well and back to work. I have been wondering about that. My surgery date is April 16th and I was really hoping I would be able to go back to work within a week. I have a desk job also. So sounds like it could be possible.

[wstorms 2]

Congrats on your band! I too have a desk job, but I took three days off of work (butted up against a weekend). I went to Mexico for my surgery so I had some travel time to put in the mix as well. I was OK when I went back to work, but my port area was very sore and sitting up straight was a bit uncomfortable for me for a few days.

[yellowtopaz 0]

Hi,

Congrats on your band. I have a friend who wants to self pay the surgery and was considering Mexico. I was banded here in Louisiana. If you're banded in Mexico, is it easy to find a Doc in your home state for fills and other maintenance issues? Thanks in advance for your response.

I love being banded. Best thing ever for me.

[tammya5 0]

I was banded in Dallas, Texas and was a self pay. They have a deal where you get pre-op, surgery and some post-op care for $9990.00 and financing is available. That's what I had to do since my insurance wouldn't cover it. They also don't require a few things like a psychological exam when your self pay. That helps save a little $$$. So far, everyone has been great!

[yellowtopaz 0]

Thanks Tammya5,

That sounds like a decent price. I'm hoping my friend chooses to stay a little closer to home.

Thanks for the response.

Have a great Tuesday!!