I had my surgery in Mexico with Dr. Ortiz 6 months ago (currently a size 9) and my sister just had hers done 2 weeks ago. I love the hell out of my lap-band and I do not know what I would do without Dr. Ortiz and his staff. He is now building his new hospital that should be open any day now, it is so beautiful...it makes me want to have the lap-band done all over again just so I can stay the night in it (smile). I am so proud of Dr. Ortiz and I love him for being who he is...which is a great doctor! Baja...Mexico...Here I come!!!!!