SoupGirl

Hi Everyone! I was banded by Dr. Ortiz and can't travel back and forth do MX. I called Dr. Wizman's office, but it's $500 for the consult and an add'l $250 if he has to do it under fluro...

Hi All, Any contact #'s for these MD fill doctors??? THANKS!

Dr. Ortiz ROCKS!!! Don't read all the horror stories. Follow the rules...Lap Band is a TOOL...not a magic wand. Take care!

Hi Low BMI Bandsters!!!! This is soupgirl and I'm back... SO much going on. Moved across country and getting married soon. BabyGotBack...where are you? My 'bandiversary' is May 29th and I've only lost 20lbs. Thought it would be more than that...so I was depressed for a while, but I got over that. Anyone having pain at their port site? Hmmm...kinda nerve wracking! Can wait to hear from some of you...

Are you sure that number for the office is correct? I've been trying to get through, to no avail. I even used directory assistance and they have no listing for Dr. Griner, neither Debra Kleven. HELP! I need a fill....

I'll get it right one of these days!!!!!!!!!! QUICKSLIM30!

Oooop's, I mean SlimQuick30!!!!!!! LOL...

This weekend was a GREAT success for me...let's keep going BANDSTERS...we CAN do it!!! *Protein shake for breakfast (unjury protein is awesome!0 *Ackee and codfish for lunch (jamaican food) *Milk and piece of chicken for dinner Still working on getting my 60 oz of water in. Hoping to get 2nd fill this week. Boxing class tomorrow and 4 miles of walking/jogging on Tues. BabyGotBack...I think I'm gonna order SlimQuik!!!!!

Hey Group! I'm in for the accountability. I was banded May 2007, Dr. Ortiz, Mexico. I have NO idea how much I've lost, but I have had 1cc fill and I can eat ANYTHING after 2pm. Today: Breakfast~1/2 cup grape nuts cereal in some hot milk Lunch~Small piece of chicken and veggies Dinner~Met friends at Outback...one chicken wing, small piece of bread and a few fries...I know...that is BAD. I'm still struggling. Some of my food started to get stuck and I had what I call a, "Lap Band Reality Check." I joined a boxing class, so we do that Mon, Weds, Fri mornings and Tues & Thurs, I train with my workout group for a 1/2 marathon in January. I'm trying to keep moving. NO MORE FRIES OR BREAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hi Everyone, I need a Philly "Phill" but I was banded in Mexico. Do you all know of Doctors that will fill me??? Please advise via private message, since I'm not able to read the forum regularly. THANKS!!!!!

Yeah, let's do that!!! That will help everyone see what kinds of workouts/menus, etc. work and will hopefully help each other along the way.

Hi Friends, Thanks for the encouragement. I got several private messages and it meant a lot. I've got a NEW state of mind. I have been blessed to have gotten this band and I'm gonna do WHATEVER it takes to make it work! :faint: Let's keep encouraging each other. BabyGotBack: YOU ROCK!!! I'm trying to get a stomach like that...YOU'RE MY HERO!!!!!!!!!!!!! :clap2:

Hi Everyone, I don't talk much, but I read all the time. Got banded May 29th, 2007 and I've only lost about 12lbs. I live in the Caribbean and I have NOOOOOO support here...wish I had gotten banded when I lived in the US. I'm off the wagon and just need some encouragement. I have one fill 1cc and I started freaking out because my hair (natural, curly and thick) started falling out in PATCHES!!!!!!! I got scared, depressed and started eating. BIG SUPRISE, huh? I paid $10k outta pocket to get Lap Band and I can't turn back now. With the encouragement of my family, I did complete a 10k recently. I do exercise, but not regularly. That's my story...I got Unjury and I'm ready to eat right. Any suggestions as to a sample menu in a day? HELP...

Hi SoOverIt, I went to Dr. Ortiz in Mexico, because I had to self-pay and really couldn't do it another way...he's also a pioneer in LB surgery, so check him out as an option. It's a state-of-the-art facility and his staff is very knowlegable. My prayers are with you...go with your heart and in the WORSE case, wait the 6 months and until then, do your best. Take care...we're all here for you! Stacy

Hey Group!!! Just got my www.unjury.com protein and it is SIMPLY AWESOME!!! I'm ready to rock now, cause' i'm getting my protein in and it tastes G-O-O-D!!!! With my first fill (2cc's in a 4cc band), I am VERY tight in the morning and so I drink a protein shake in the morning (about 350 calories) and soup at lunch and a lite dinner (usually veggies and a little fish). I can't imagine what anymore fill would feel like! I'm TOTALLY satisfied after a little bit of food...at least physically...mentally is another story! I'm training for walking a 10k marathon, so exercise is a definite at this point. Let's keep encouraging each other!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:whoo:

Hi Gang... I've been gone for a while and even though I rarely comment, I read just about everyday. I just got my first fill on Monday, back in TJ with handsome Dr. Ortiz!!! I have 2cc's in a 4cc band and I feel great. For the first time since my surgery, I can eat TINY portions and feel full!!! I had a supersmoothie from yoplait and felt full for hours. A fellow bander that got banded the same day as me, is on her THIRD fill...she still has only limited restriction. I hope that doesn't happen to me... Anyway, thanks for all the comments on here. I'm back on the wagon now. I had a rough time emotionally adjusting to LB and I've been mourning food for the last 2 months. :whoo: I'm OVER it now. :clap2: This is a life changing experience and I'm going for it!!!!! I've made a decision to become somewhat of a vegetarian...only fish...it's a healthier choice for me and I'm gonna see how it goes... I ordered the protein from www.unjury.com, so thanks to whoever suggested it. My hair has been falling out, because I wasn't eating enough protein. I'll use legumes and that supplement to keep up my intake. Well, friends, that's all for now. I'm going to sincerely try to figure out how to work this, so I can get a ticker and all that stuff. Be Blessed, Stacy

I need to get my first fill. I barely have any restriction and I've spent all this money and I need some RESTRICTION!!! I need a fill Dr. in Ft. Lauderdale area. I got banded in Mexico and honestly don't have the time to fly 6 hours to get back there. Any good suggestions?

Hi There! I had my band done by Dr. Ortiz in Tiajuana. I'd love to talk to you...luvthedoc@yahoo.com! Take care!