Re: Questions about the Procedure

[Guest guest]

Hi Lillie,

Welcome.

It sounds to me like you are new to the band. I suggest you do 2

things that will help you tremendously in your search.

1. go to 's web site and read about her experience and see

the photos. She also has a FAQ section you can get a lot of info

from.

http://www.tracyslapband.com

2. Go to Amazon.com and buy Jessie Ahroni's book: Laparoscopic

Adjustable Gastric Banding: Achieving Permanent Weight Loss with

Minimally Invasive Surgery

Jessie had her band done in Mexico almost 8 years ago. Her book is

a simple but complete guide to the band. It answers all your

questions.

Good luck with your research.

7/18/05

280/180/140

[Guest guest]

Is the fill pre scheduled? Or only if you are not

feeling full? where is this done? Back in Mexicali?

Thank-you

--- Michel <mchlanna@...> wrote:

> I had my procedure done on June 30 and it was the

> best experience that I have ever had. Dr. A and his

> staff were wonderful, you get the best care in

> Mexicali. The hospital is immaculate and it's like

> a mini vacation. I had my procedure done on Friday

> afternoon and was on my way home Sunday afternoon.

> The staff in constantly checking to make sure you

> are comfortable. My husband wasn't to thrilled

> about me getting the procedure done over there and

> he was in shock when he seen how good I was being

> treated and how good they were with him. Inside our

> stomach we have a port, the port is to inject the

> fill, I believe it's saline and it helps you to feel

> full when you are beginning to feel hungry. The

> fill helps you have restrictions. I'm having my

> first fill on the 12 of August and have not

> experience one yet, but I will let you know how it

> feels once I have mine. I have lost 25 pounds so

> far without the fill, they say the weight loss

> really kicks in after the first fill,

> so I'm excited to have my first one. I had alot of

> nausea the first week, but no regrets this is the

> best thing I ever could of done for my self and

> health. Good luck on your decision and I hope I was

> helpful.

>

>

>

> ltchallcpt <ltchallcpt@...> wrote:

> Hi,

> My name is Lillie H. and I am seriously considering

> the Lap Band

> procedure. I am really scare about going to Mexico

> to have this

> surgery and the quality of care I will receive. Have

> there been any

> post-op problems? How long is the normal hospital

> stay? what is the fill?

>

>

>

>

>

>

> ---------------------------------

> Do you ?

> Get on board. You're invited to try the new

> Mail Beta.

__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

,

I am so glad

you think my site is helpful. Thanks for recommending it! If there is anything

you can think of that I can add, just let me know. That goes for anyone. I

accept all suggestions!

Mills

DOB 3/1/05

280/168/160

http://www.tracyslapband.com

From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of NANCY

Sent: Thursday, August 03, 2006

1:23 PM

Subject: Re:

Questions about the Procedure

Hi Lillie,

Welcome.

It sounds to me like you are new to the band. I suggest you do 2

things that will help you tremendously in your search.

1. go to 's

web site and read about her experience and see

the photos. She also has a FAQ section you can get a lot of info

from.

http://www.tracyslapband.com

2. Go to Amazon.com and buy Jessie Ahroni's book: Laparoscopic

Adjustable Gastric Banding: Achieving Permanent Weight Loss with

Minimally Invasive Surgery

Jessie had her band done in Mexico

almost 8 years ago. Her book is

a simple but complete guide to the band. It answers all your

questions.

Good luck with your research.

7/18/05

280/180/140

[Guest guest]

Nina,

Do I need my passport now to get out of Mexico or is my driver's license ok? I know some new laws went into effect.

Thank you

See you tomorrow

Dee

Tampa FL

In a message dated 8/3/2006 8:13:01 PM Eastern Standard Time, ltchallcpt@... writes:

Is the fill pre scheduled? Or only if you are notfeeling full? where is this done? Back in Mexicali?Thank-you--- Michel <mchlanna > wrote:> I had my procedure done on June 30 and it was the> best experience that I have ever had. Dr. A and his> staff were wonderful, you get the best care in> Mexicali. The hospital is immaculate and it's like> a mini vacation. I had my procedure done on Friday> afternoon and was on my way home Sunday afternoon. > The staff in constantly checking to make sure you> are comfortable. My husband wasn't to thrilled> about me getting the procedure done over there and> he was in shock when he seen how good I was being> treated and how good they were with him. Inside our> stomach we have a port, the port is to inject the> fill, I believe it's saline and it helps you to feel> full when you are beginning to feel hungry. The> fill helps you have restrictions. I'm having my> first fill on the 12 of August and have not> experience one yet, but I will let you know how it> feels once I have mine. I have lost 25 pounds so> far without the fill, they say the weight loss> really kicks in after the first fill,> so I'm excited to have my first one. I had alot of> nausea the first week, but no regrets this is the> best thing I ever could of done for my self and> health. Good luck on your decision and I hope I was> helpful.> > > > ltchallcpt <ltchallcpt > wrote: > Hi,> My name is Lillie H. and I am seriously considering> the Lap Band> procedure. I am really scare about going to Mexico> to have this> surgery and the quality of care I will receive. Have> there been any> post-op problems? How long is the normal hospital> stay? what is the fill?> > > > > > > ---------------------------------> Do you ?> Get on board. You're invited to try the new > Mail Beta.__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

Thank you ...you are awesome!!!

In a message dated 8/4/2006 8:50:22 AM Eastern Standard Time, nancy8887@... writes:

// Do I need my passport now to get out of Mexico or is my driver's license ok? //Here is what the State Department has on it's web site:• December 31, 2006 - Requirement applied to all air and sea travel to or from Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Bermuda. • December 31, 2007 - Requirement extended to all land border crossings as well as air and sea travel. Loosely translated this means if you are driving across the border, you will not need a passport until after December 31, 2007If you are flying in or on a cruise ship, you will need a passport after December 31, 2006.You can go to this link and find out more information:http://travel.state.gov/travel/cbpmc/cbpmc_2223.html7/18/05280/180/140

[Guest guest]

// Do I need my passport now to get out of Mexico or is my driver's

license ok? //

Here is what the State Department has on it's web site:

• December 31, 2006 - Requirement applied to all air and sea

travel to or from Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the

Caribbean, and Bermuda.

• December 31, 2007 - Requirement extended to all land border

crossings as well as air and sea travel.

Loosely translated this means if you are driving across the border,

you will not need a passport until after December 31, 2007

If you are flying in or on a cruise ship, you will need a passport

after December 31, 2006.

You can go to this link and find out more information:

http://travel.state.gov/travel/cbpmc/cbpmc_2223.html

7/18/05

280/180/140

[Guest guest]

You get a fill, when you began feeling hungry. You can schedule a feel in Mexicali. If you are driving in you can go anytime, but if you are flying in you have to check with Nina to see when the next fill is scheduled. You can also go to another Dr. that does fills in your area, but usually they are a little more expensive. Any how that is what I have read, personally I haven't looked into going to anyone else for a fill. There is information on Dr. A website about the lap-band and fills. Good luck on your decision. Lillie Hall <ltchallcpt@...> wrote: Is the fill pre scheduled? Or only if you are notfeeling full? where is this done? Back in Mexicali?Thank-you--- Michel <mchlanna > wrote:> I had my procedure done on June 30 and it was the> best experience that I have ever had. Dr. A and his> staff were wonderful, you get the best care in> Mexicali. The hospital is immaculate and it's like> a mini vacation. I had my procedure done on Friday> afternoon and was on my way home Sunday afternoon. > The staff in constantly checking to make sure you> are comfortable. My husband wasn't to thrilled> about me getting the procedure done over there and> he was in shock when he seen how good I was being> treated

and how good they were with him. Inside our> stomach we have a port, the port is to inject the> fill, I believe it's saline and it helps you to feel> full when you are beginning to feel hungry. The> fill helps you have restrictions. I'm having my> first fill on the 12 of August and have not> experience one yet, but I will let you know how it> feels once I have mine. I have lost 25 pounds so> far without the fill, they say the weight loss> really kicks in after the first fill,> so I'm excited to have my first one. I had alot of> nausea the first week, but no regrets this is the> best thing I ever could of done for my self and> health. Good luck on your decision and I hope I was> helpful.> > > > ltchallcpt <ltchallcpt > wrote: > Hi,> My name is Lillie H. and I am

seriously considering> the Lap Band> procedure. I am really scare about going to Mexico> to have this> surgery and the quality of care I will receive. Have> there been any> post-op problems? How long is the normal hospital> stay? what is the fill?> > > > > > > ---------------------------------> Do you ?> Get on board. You're invited to try the new > Mail Beta.__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

Hi Lillie. My name is . I am scheduled for September 18th. I

was concerned about Mexico too. When they told me they would pick me

up at the airport, I pictured an old school bus with chickens on it.

How stupid and antiquated was I? What a silly thought and I offended

myself by even thinking it. I have done a lot of research on Mexico

and especially Dr. A. And now, I would prefer to go to Mexico instead

of having it in the states. Of course, I am not speaking from

experience yet. If you contact Nina, she will forward all sorts of

information for you to read and watch. Also, Google it. That's how I

started. There is so much for you to know about. I had no idea what

a fill was either when I first starting looking. And talking to these

folks who have been through it is by far the best way to get your

info. Now, I believe I am as educated and prepaired as possible so I

can really make this work for me. I hope you find your answers

Lillie. Good luck to you. .

>

> Hi,

> My name is Lillie H. and I am seriously considering the Lap Band

> procedure. I am really scare about going to Mexico to have this

> surgery and the quality of care I will receive. Have there been any

> post-op problems? How long is the normal hospital stay? what is the

fill?

>

[Guest guest]

Thank-you for your encouraging words. If you have the

chance, I love to meet you. My surgery is the 12

August.

--- Michel <mchlanna@...> wrote:

> You get a fill, when you began feeling hungry. You

> can schedule a feel in Mexicali. If you are driving

> in you can go anytime, but if you are flying in you

> have to check with Nina to see when the next fill is

> scheduled. You can also go to another Dr. that does

> fills in your area, but usually they are a little

> more expensive. Any how that is what I have read,

> personally I haven't looked into going to anyone

> else for a fill. There is information on Dr. A

> website about the lap-band and fills. Good luck on

> your decision.

>

>

> Lillie Hall <ltchallcpt@...> wrote:

> Is the fill pre scheduled? Or only if you

> are not

> feeling full? where is this done? Back in Mexicali?

> Thank-you

>

> --- Michel <mchlanna@...> wrote:

>

> > I had my procedure done on June 30 and it was the

> > best experience that I have ever had. Dr. A and

> his

> > staff were wonderful, you get the best care in

> > Mexicali. The hospital is immaculate and it's like

> > a mini vacation. I had my procedure done on Friday

> > afternoon and was on my way home Sunday afternoon.

>

> > The staff in constantly checking to make sure you

> > are comfortable. My husband wasn't to thrilled

> > about me getting the procedure done over there and

> > he was in shock when he seen how good I was being

> > treated and how good they were with him. Inside

> our

> > stomach we have a port, the port is to inject the

> > fill, I believe it's saline and it helps you to

> feel

> > full when you are beginning to feel hungry. The

> > fill helps you have restrictions. I'm having my

> > first fill on the 12 of August and have not

> > experience one yet, but I will let you know how it

> > feels once I have mine. I have lost 25 pounds so

> > far without the fill, they say the weight loss

> > really kicks in after the first fill,

> > so I'm excited to have my first one. I had alot of

> > nausea the first week, but no regrets this is the

> > best thing I ever could of done for my self and

> > health. Good luck on your decision and I hope I

> was

> > helpful.

> >

> >

> >

> > ltchallcpt <ltchallcpt@...> wrote:

> > Hi,

> > My name is Lillie H. and I am seriously

> considering

> > the Lap Band

> > procedure. I am really scare about going to Mexico

> > to have this

> > surgery and the quality of care I will receive.

> Have

> > there been any

> > post-op problems? How long is the normal hospital

> > stay? what is the fill?

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> > ---------------------------------

> > Do you ?

> > Get on board. You're invited to try the new

> > Mail Beta.

>

> __________________________________________________

>

[Guest guest]

Lilli, I am scheduled for a fill August 12. I will stop in and say hi. Good Luck your in good hands. You will be there with another girl name , I also told her I would stop in and say hi. You girls are in good hands.Lillie Hall <ltchallcpt@...> wrote: Thank-you for your encouraging words. If you have thechance, I love to meet you. My surgery is the 12August. --- Michel <mchlanna > wrote:> You get a fill, when you began feeling hungry. You> can schedule a feel in Mexicali. If you are driving> in you can go anytime, but if you are flying in you> have to check with Nina to see when the next fill is> scheduled. You can also go to another Dr. that does> fills in your area, but usually they are a little> more expensive. Any how that is what I have read,> personally I haven't looked into going to anyone> else for a fill. There is information on Dr. A> website about the lap-band and fills. Good luck on> your decision.> > > Lillie Hall <ltchallcpt > wrote: > Is the fill pre scheduled? Or only if you> are not> feeling full? where is this done? Back in Mexicali?> Thank-you> > --- Michel

<mchlanna > wrote:> > > I had my procedure done on June 30 and it was the> > best experience that I have ever had. Dr. A and> his> > staff were wonderful, you get the best care in> > Mexicali. The hospital is immaculate and it's like> > a mini vacation. I had my procedure done on Friday> > afternoon and was on my way home Sunday afternoon.> > > The staff in constantly checking to make sure you> > are comfortable. My husband wasn't to thrilled> > about me getting the procedure done over there and> > he was in shock when he seen how good I was being> > treated and how good they were with him. Inside> our> > stomach we have a port, the port is to inject the> > fill, I believe it's saline and it helps you to> feel> > full when you are

beginning to feel hungry. The> > fill helps you have restrictions. I'm having my> > first fill on the 12 of August and have not> > experience one yet, but I will let you know how it> > feels once I have mine. I have lost 25 pounds so> > far without the fill, they say the weight loss> > really kicks in after the first fill,> > so I'm excited to have my first one. I had alot of> > nausea the first week, but no regrets this is the> > best thing I ever could of done for my self and> > health. Good luck on your decision and I hope I> was> > helpful.> > > > > > > > ltchallcpt <ltchallcpt > wrote: > > Hi,> > My name is Lillie H. and I am seriously> considering> > the Lap Band> > procedure. I am really scare about

going to Mexico> > to have this> > surgery and the quality of care I will receive.> Have> > there been any> > post-op problems? How long is the normal hospital> > stay? what is the fill?> > > > > > > > > > > > > > ---------------------------------> > Do you ?> > Get on board. You're invited to try the new > > Mail Beta.> > __________________________________________________>