Re: getting the band

[Guest guest]

> Hi,

> My son is scheduled to get his DOC band next Friday. We are driving

> from Tulsa to Dallas for the appointment. I had originally made the

> appt. for 2:00 in the afternoon. But I have heard we may need to go

> back to readjust. I was trying to avoid taking off work two days.

> But now I'm afraid to leave Friday and then need to turn around and

> come back. Any suggestions?

We picked up 's band on Monday of this week and are scheduled to

go back this coming Monday for her first adjustment. I think that

they like to see you in the first week to check on any pressure

points.

Kathy

[Guest guest]

Hi:

My daughter & I drive 3 hrs one way to the nearest Cranial Tech., she

rec'd her band 2 wks ago - we scheduled her appt late morning, got

the band, went to lunch, did some shopping, went back to the clinic

so she could play & blow some stink off after a long drive, then they

re-checked for red spots. Unless you are spending the night, I

definitely suggest making an early appt then going back for a re-

check 2-3 hours later!

Debbie Abby's mom 3/1/00, DOC 2/16/01

[Guest guest]

Hi Teri,

There was no way I was paying 17,000 when I could go to Mexico and have it

done for 8,900. That's less than half price and I can garentee you I got as good

of if not better care than I could have gotten here in the US. It was a great

experience and was very satisfing. I absolutely love my band and wouldn't have

done it anyother way. If you would like to talk to me about it you can e-mail

me.

Good luck and it's the best thing you can do for yourself and your family.

It's the first step to taking your life back and getting into better health.

It's so amazing when food becomes such a small part of your life instead of the

whole focus of your life. You have made a great choice and will be happy with

your decision. It will not always be easy, but the result will be sooooo worth

it. Keep in touch!! Jill jshort4304@...

doula1st <tchalf@...> wrote:

I have attended 2 seminars (one by myself and one with hubby) and I

now have my hubby " on board " ......well, sort of anyhow! As long as

the loan comes through for us, I will be having the lapband surgery.

My dilemma is that I need to come to grips with spending $17,000 here

in Washington. So many people have said they go to Mexico, but I am

not sure I am comfortable with that. So you all really feel you made

a great investment? Thanks for you input and I'm sure I will have

many more questions soon.

Teri

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Don't pick lemons.

See all the new 2007 cars at Autos.

[Guest guest]

Hello Teri,

I wasn't 100% comfortable going to Mexico, but I did a lot of research

and the feedback the Dr.s have there was excellent. Particularly, I heard

great feedback about Dr. Ortiz, Dr. Kuri, and Dr. Rumbaut (who is banded

himself). I ended up going to Dr. Ortiz. At that time it was $8500 or

$9000--can't remember. It's probably more now. I was treated with more

care and attention than I have EVER received in a US Dr.'s office or a

hospital here--seriously! The care and attention was very personal. I

have even heard of nurses (on several of the band groups on ) going

to Mexico and saying that the sterilization procedures and guidelines

they follow are stricter than in the US.

When I first talked to my husband about going to Mexico, rather than

spending $17k, he said, " NO WAY!! " But, we both did the research and it

didn't take long for him to get on board--even in Tijuana.

Do the research. Ask lots of questions. You should find the answers

you're looking for.

I am SO happy with the decision I made!

Kate

Banded 6/30/06

220/173/150

On Mon, 05 Mar 2007 03:59:20 -0000 " doula1st " <tchalf@...>

writes:

> I have attended 2 seminars (one by myself and one with hubby) and I

> now have my hubby " on board " ......well, sort of anyhow! As long as

> the loan comes through for us, I will be having the lapband surgery.

>

> My dilemma is that I need to come to grips with spending $17,000

> here

> in Washington. So many people have said they go to Mexico, but I am

>

> not sure I am comfortable with that. So you all really feel you

> made

> a great investment? Thanks for you input and I'm sure I will have

> many more questions soon.

>

> Teri

>

[Guest guest]

Teri, It is the best money I have ever spent. Far better than the gym

membership we had for 4 years when NO ONE went to the gym. Far better

than the 2 pieces of expensive home gym equipment that sat and gathered

dust in the garage. Far better than the years of nutrisystem, and

other " diet programs " I joined. My grocery bill is much more under

control and my local dairy queen almost went out of business (lol)

Thants how often i went there and spent a TON of money. Going to

mexico is a choice some people make for financial reasons. I know

people who go to the dentist there too, It is affordable and state of

the art. But here at NWWLS you have it all. Right here, Right now. If

you have a problem on a saturday someone will actually be there, come

in to the office and take care of you. After care for one whole year is

included. Support groups twice a month. I my opinion it is the GOLD

STANDARD in the USA.

mila_cm

>

> I have attended 2 seminars (one by myself and one with hubby) and I

> now have my hubby " on board " ......well, sort of anyhow! As long as

> the loan comes through for us, I will be having the lapband surgery.

> My dilemma is that I need to come to grips with spending $17,000 here

> in Washington. So many people have said they go to Mexico, but I am

> not sure I am comfortable with that. So you all really feel you made

> a great investment? Thanks for you input and I'm sure I will have

> many more questions soon.

>

> Teri

>