Keep going!!
You can do it.

Yes, because you are healing and any stress on your stomach could cause BIG issues.

My husband is telling me that he saw and ad on our local TV for a doc in CDA Idaho, but he is not sure who it was.

I am wondering if there is someone besides Pennings, because he has been the only...

My band was already removed and I have already regained most of the weight.... sad but true. :(

I am referring to inexperienced surgeons who are clueless - I met one during a band fill here in the states.

I suppose that there are chop shops everywhere, but I had a great experience in MX, so...

My husband said MAYBE on Friday morning, so I am back to researching doctors again. My BMI is up to 31.5.

I would LOVE to go back to Dr. V in Mexico, but my husband is concerned about my...

Are you drinking enough water?

Take a deep breath. People who are upset want other people to be upset with them. You have done your research - complications happen. Follow your pre op diet and your post op instructions. You...

Thank you very much - I will see if he takes overweight or only obese people. My folks live in FL - that could work out nicely.

Right, I had Dr. Verboonen and would go back to him today if I could get my husband to agree to Mexico.

I have a doctor that I love in Mexico - glad to hear that you had a great experience also.

Sergio Verboonen in Cancun but he also work in TJ. LOVE LOVE LOVE him. Would go back in a minute if my husband would agree to let me go to Mexico again. Message me if you have any questions - I...

I had a card that came with my band - I had to contact the company to order it. I am not sure how that would work with the sleeve.

My husband is not willing to have me go to Mexico again. Love my doctor, loved the hospital, great care all around. The handler 'forgot' to call him when I came out of surgery and it scared him. I...

Does anyone know where I can go in the states to have this surgery? I am a band failure and have regained all but 25 pounds of the 80 that I lost with the band.
I have a doctor that I love in...

I had to have my band removed and have regained 50 of the 80 pounds that I lost. Grrrrrr

Loved my doctor (am still in touch), the hospital, but the coordinator 'forgot' to call my husband back...

I was banded in Sept 2010 - great surgeon, hospital and experience. I had a hard time convincing my husband that this was a good idea, but he was ok because the band was reversible. Well, it...

Is that a Kuvasz??

inarakata - You have a female surgeon? May I ask where she is located? I would LOVE to have a female surgeon.

I flew home from Mexico after my band and it was not that bad - just be sure to stay hydrated and get up and walk as much as you can during the flight.

Hathery - What is the BMI requirement? I am running into issues here in the states because my BMI is only 30.

I am not an expert, but you are not eating enough. You need to get the recommended amount of protein in - your body is shutting down because it thinks that you are starving. Trust me, I have done...

I had my lap band in Mexico and had a WONDERFUL experience - go to Cancun and hang out on the beach for a few days. It is a great option.
I got a part time job with a direct sales company and that...

I highly recommend Mexico as a self pay option. I had my lap band in 2010 and it was the best medical care that I have ever received. I went to Cancun with Dr. Verboonen - first class care all the...

I am very interested in learning more about having my surgery in Costa Rica. I had my lap band in Mexico and would go back in a minute, but my husband is concerned about safety and does not want me...