Another Newbie!

October 5, 2005

I have not been banded yet but the plan is for the first week in December.

Has anyone had an issue with flying or driving right after the surgery?

I don't have insurance so I am having my surgery done by Dr Ortiz in Mexico. I have been to 2 seminars here in KC and I thought one of the doctors did say he did fills for patients that were banded in Mexico.

Does anyone know who in KC will do fills for Mexico banders?

I'm really getting excited about this. Part of my family is ok with this but some of them think I'm crazy. The weird part is that the ones who think I'm nuts are the FAT ones!

Tricia K. · October 5, 2005

I'm a newbie too but welcome aboard nonetheless!

I waited 3 days before driving but didn't have any problems with it. Just make sure you listen to your body. Good luck!

the best me · October 5, 2005

Welcome Bigmama! Love that screen name!

As for driving, I didn't for a few weeks but I had a rough start and didn't have to. I'd say just make sure you are totally off your pain meds and are able to drink enough to get the calories you need for energy. You'll know.

And, I found lots of support for my banding surgery. If they dissapproved, they didn't say so. Most folks, except family and close friends, don't know I went to MX either. I think that's where you get most of the flack. But the skinny folks in my midst were/are supportive. I know they see how I have struggled so I sense they are really pulling for me.

Good luck! And welcome to LBT!