Saturday, February 20, 2010

After years and years of fighting my weight (pretty much my whole life), I decided to get a lapband. I thought about it for over a year, found out my insurance wouldn't cover it, and then discovered the OCC (Obesity Control Center) in Tijuana, Mexico. Since I was self-pay, it was the only affordable option for me. I couldn't be happier with the whole set up down there, but that's for another post.

I'm now about six weeks out, with no restriction. I lost a total of 20 pounds during my pre and post-op phases, and have gained five of those pounds back. :(

I get my first fill on Monday--I'm going back to OCC for this one, although for future fills, I'll probably stay local and get them without fluoroscopy.

More to come...

16 comments:

  1. Hi Jill,
    I found you through Janelle. She and I are getting banded on the same day. Gulp. Congrats on your great progress so far. Do you fly into San Diego when you go to TJ? I'm a San Diegan myself, I wish we were having better weather for your visit. Although, coming from the NW, 65 degrees probably IS good weather. Good luck!

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  2. Hi Jill - I found you through Janelle;s blog. How exciting for both of to be doing this together. My hubby and I were both banded on Jan 27th & the support system between us has been great. Best of luck to you!

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  3. Hi there Jill,
    Cara from Australia here - and like Dawn and Joey, I found you through your beautiful daughter.
    Congrats on getting banded. Its so great you can go on this trippy banding thing together. What fun!! Look forward to more posts.
    Cara

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  4. Hmm 2nd time lucky lol I just wrote a message and lost it.
    I just wanted to say, like Dawn and Joey I too found you through your beautiful daughter. Congrats on being banded - especially around the same time - you two are going to be a great help to one another.
    Look forward to more posts.
    Cara

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  5. Hello from another bandit in Oregon (Medford)....I will follow your blog...Good luck with your fill!

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  6. Good luck and I hope your fill get you where you want to be

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  8. Congrats on being banded...it sounds like you had great success on your pre op diet. Good luck with the fill...hope it brings some restriction

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  9. Congrats on being banded...it sounds like you had great success on your pre op diet. Good luck with the fill...hope it brings some restriction

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  10. Congrats on being banded...it sounds like you had great success on your pre op diet. Good luck with the fill...hope it brings some restriction

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  11. Hey, an Oregonian! Thanks for visiting my blog and I will look forward to reading yours.

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  12. Hi Jill! Bandster Hell is the pits, but it will end! Can't wait to follow your journey! -BG

    I'm here:
    http://bandgroupiethesweetspot.blogspot.com/

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  13. Hi Jill.. I found you through sweet Cara.. good luck.. keep us updated.. you sure don't look like you have 100 lbs to lose..

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  14. Hi Jill.. found your blog through reading sweet Cara's blog.. good luck with your fill..

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  15. Hi, Jill. I found your daughter through Debi at Hawaii Bound Bandster and then your daughter posted about your blog. How great you two get to go through this together! I'm hoping to get banded this summer so any tips you can put in your blog would be greatly appreciated.

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  16. Thank you all for commenting! I will be visiting and following all your blogs and I can´t wait to hear your stories! Yes, it is very cool that Janelle and I can do this together!

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