Wanted to say hello.

Hi. I received my Lap Band on December the 5th of this year. It was a Christmas present from me to me. Was banded by Dr. Rumbaut in Monterrey. Have been lurking here for a while, both pre and post band. Actually researched the band for three years before deciding it was the right choice for me. (Kept trying the usuall, weight watchers, personal trainers, etc. You all know the story), was very pleased with Rumbaut and staff. I know I am newly banded, but have not had any problems as of yet, and honestly, don't expect any.

HI IM ROSE ...I WILL BE BANDED ON JAN 11TH BY DR KURI IN TJ MEXICO ...SO GOOD TO HEAR THAT YOU ARE DOING WELL AFTER THE PROCEDURE ......HOW MUCH WEIGHT HAS COME OFF ??? ...WELL..... IM SO LOOKING FORWARD TO HAVE THE BAND TO HELP ME LOSE THE WEIGHT I NEVER GOT OFF AFTER HAVING MY SON 9 YEARS AGO !!! IF I LOSE 75 LBS I WOULD BE SUCH A HAPPY CAMPER !!!! HAPPY HOLIDAYS !!!

Hi Serious, Great present to yourself. I went to monterrey and was banded in nov. 06. I paid for the surgery myself also. I'm really excited about the whole process too. It's gonna be s slow process but at least we will be slowly losing instead of slowing gaining which is what i have been doing for years. I started at 224 and at 213 now, slow but sure. Have a merry christmas. Kelley

Hi Serious, what a nice gift to yourself. Congrats on your surgery. You will love your band.

I was banded in Monterrey by the wonderful Dr. Rumbaut and team. Had read some negatives about Mexico before I went.... Would just like to add that I am a travel nurse, my specialty is critical care, and I have been in over forty different hospitals across the US. I highly recommend Dr. Rumbaut. I was a self pay as I think I mentioned before, and his price was reasonable. Also, My BMI was only 35 and I could not find a doctor who would do the Lap Band in the US since I was under 40. Even some of my colleagues kept telling me to just diet and exercise more.
I already roller blade, ride a bicycle and eat reasonably healthy, (I do have a sweet tooth), and the weight wasn't budging. Since my surgery, I have lost 12 lbs, (Keep in mind that I was on liquids for two weeks, and have just recently progressed to mushies), but I am very happy so far. All of my scars have healed including my port site. I have no more shoulder pain, ( Dr. Rumbaut says the shoulder pain is from him adhering the band in place so that the chance of the band slipping is nil), and I seriously have no regrets.
As far as Dr Rumbaut being a Mexican doctor, I've been a nurse since 1991 and he is the most professional physician I have ever met. Also, he gives you a copy of your records and his follow up recommendations, and he recommends a follow up lap band doctor for you depending on where you live, if you choose not to come back to Mexico for your fills. I know this is a long post, but I just wanted to share this one story: On the day before I was ready to leave, I met a woman from Florida who was banded by Dr. Rumbaut. She asked me where I was going to go for my first fill. I said I plan on coming back to Dr. Rumbaut for the first fill. She said she went to some Doctor in Jacksonville for her first fill, ended up with port problems right after the fill, and was not getting satisfactory answers from the fill doctor. She called Dr. Rumbaut. Flew back to Mexico, and he fixed the problem.

Hi Serious my name is Jewel, I live in Indiana... I was banded on August on 8-17-06, it was hard, the lifestyle change is hard later on I think, not really in the beginning. It is all worth it though, keep that in mind. I was 252 lbs to start with now I am 195.....when I get discouraged and wish I didnt do it, I go slip on those size 12 jeans (from a size 24) and if that doesn't put me in check (it usually does) I go run for a Mile and half...you see before the surgery I couldn't run to my mail box! Its nice to feel active and apart of the outside thin world. active, healthy, nothing looks better than that! every wanna talk just email me....Jewel from Indiana

Welcome to LBT and to bandland!:D :D :D

Welcome Serious.
Great to hear you go serious and gave yourself this amazing gift that keeps on giving...looking forward to hearing of your progress.
:) becky