experiences

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So interesting to read all your experiences.

Mine was alot like yours Deb. That port tugging feeling settled down

after a couple weeks for me.

Although Pesos are a good idea I have never met a person in Mexico who

would not gladly take American dollars. I always get a stack of one

dollar bills when I travel to use for tipping, cab fares, bottled water.

Can't believe that you all travel to a foreign country famous for its

cuisine and eat at Mcs. We have to go back to Mexico when we are

all thin and have some tequila and spicy local dishes.Small portions of

course.

I agree that pain control concepts are probably different. So much of

our life experience is culturally based.

I have had the problem you describe more in Asian countries than in

Mexico where people smile and nod and seem to agree with you when they

have no concept of what you are saying or asking for. That is just

their way of being polite. Of course you don't ever get what you are

waiting for. All part of the traveling adventure although it is easier

to see that when you are not hospitalized or in pain.

You had some good advice for future bandsters. Seems like going down in

a group was a really worthwhile experience.

And 11 lbs. Fantastic!

It is great to see that you are all banded and ready to start on another

incredible journey of weight loss. Wishing smooth sailing to you all.