MargoHesser

Ok, I have scheduled and appointment with Dr. Ortiz in TJ for 10/16/07. I just need to know I am making the right choice. I need the good the bad and the ugly. I have done my homework. I have read from the forum for weeks. You all are the experts. What were you experiences with Dr. Ortiz. I know there are some of you out there from Oklahoma. Do you go back to TJ to get your fills? Was the travel difficult after the band in TJ. I plan on taking a friend, so this will help. Please let me know about your experiences. Margaret :confused::help:

Hi My sugery date is also Oct. 17 in TJ. I am also nervous about the liquid diet. We can do it. I am ready to get started on the journey. Lets keep in touch. I am from Oklahoma, married with a 7 year old son. I am 45 and want to be around to watch him grow up, so I am taking back my health.

Hi Add me to the bandwagon. My sugery is Oct. 17!!!!!!

:clap2:Congrats, I am so happy for you. I can't wait for my turn. You go girl. :clap2:

Hi Thank you so much for the info. I will look up Dr. Maise on the internet. Were there many out of pocket expenses when you got to TJ? I am just trying to budget the trip. How do you feel today? Have you gone back to work yet? I wish today were the 17th of October so I could just get started. Well, better do the preop diet first. :clap2: Yea, for you.

Hi my name is Margaret and I am from Oklahoma. I am married with one son. I would love to take this journey with you guys. Any one going to Dr. Ortiz in TJ? Margaret

Hi Add me to the list. Oct. 17.

Hi I am from Oklahoma. I have not found many of us either. How is the band working for you? I am looking for a fill Dr.. Does your Dr. do fills for TJ bandsters?

Hi I can not believe I found another bandster from Oklahoma, getting banded in TJ. Please let me know how things went. I am so happy for you! Who is your fill Dr. in Dallas. I am looking for a fill Dr. Please let me know how you are and how things went in TJ. I am 45, married with a 7 year old son. I live close to Mcalester.

Hi Holly Please add me to your roll call. My name is Maragaret and I will be banded by Dr. Ortiz on Oct. 17. I have been reading and reading in this forum. I am glad I found you guys. Margaret

Christy You will love the forum. It is a great place to learn so much info. Margaret

Hi Thanks for your response. I would love to hear all about your trip. I would like to pick your brain. Is there anything specific that I would need to take with me et.? I am so happy for you and your husband. Margaret

I just wanted to say thank you for the humor. I will be banded on Oct. 17. I really needed a laugh today. Margaret

Hi, I am going to TJ Oct. 16. I was just wondering which Dr. you were using. Please keep us posted on how things go. Good luck. I never go without make up. I am with you. Margaret

Hello My name is Margaret and I am thinking about getting banded. I am 45 years old, married and have a 7 year old son. I need to lose about 100 pounds. I have tried every diet there is. I am considering going to Mexico and I quess I just want to know that it is safe. I do worry about fills however. How does that work? Can I get them in the States? Any advice out there? Margaret

I am also self pay. I am considering Mexico. I would like to learn more.