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Hi all, I also have a lapband by Dr. Ortiz 2/09 and am having lots of problems. I was treated very well by Dr. Ortiz. I just contacted there office in regards to revision and was quoted $9,000 for removal and the sleeve. Hope this helps...

Lapband centres USA just opened an office in Buffalo or Niagara Falls New York... Closest one to me or anyone from Toronto.

I am hoping someone knows the answer to this. I have a Allergan/Inamed 10. cm. How many cc's does it hold? I have got my first fill at 2 cc's and wasn't sure how much it holds. Thanks

Hi, My experience with CIBO is I have phoned 3 times and never got a return call.

Just thought I would try and keep this thread alive. Any bandsters that are in the area and would like to get together please post. Hopefully we can arrange something.

Please see my previous response. Fill Centers US will see you. I was banded in TJ with Dr. Ortiz. He was wonderful. I took a flight from Buffalo... From Detroit you would be able to get a direct flight to San Diego. Best of luck.

I have not seen the other Dr... Fill Centers USA - Lap Band Fill - Lap Band Support - Lap Band Post Surgery - Weight Loss Surgery - Fill Center USA - LapBand Adjustments - Bariatric Surgery - LapBand Fill In Detroit... I am making a appt to go there as I cant get anyone else here. Its $349 US for the first fill. Less for others..

Sorry.. I have been able to get in touch with him.. Its very difficult to find someone in On... Fill Center in Detroit...

Hi Spincan... Where r you going for fills? I require my first one and have not been successful in finding someone to do fills in Toronto... Thanks

Hi Mom101, I was banded in TJ and have been having a problem finding a fill nurse in the Toronto area. Could you please post the information.. Thank you

Hi Madison, I didn't have a problem but I did keep myself hydrated. Only drinking Water or having some Protein. Both my flights were over 3 hours. Just wear comfortable clothes and ensure you have something to drink with a bit of protein as you will need some to keep up your energy. I hope things work out well. How are you doing otherwise?

Hello Gumbo, Thank you. I do feel that I am very lucky as I am doing well. Not hungry and not in any pain. I picked up some liquid tylenol in the States and really have no need for it. I am still trying to figure out what to do for the fills. There are fill centers in USA in Troy... about a 4 hour drive..or I have heard of Dr. s in Montreal or Ottawa...Toronto does not seem to have anything. They won't touch a Mexican patient. I take great powdered Vitamins called Green+ Multi made by Genuine Health. Otherwise I am just following the liquid diet closely. How are you feeling today?

Hi Everyone, I was also banded on the 23rd and I feel great. I was out the first night and was released from OCC in the morning. I am still on fluids and not hungry. I had a little bit of trouble at night but a heating pad helped out a lot. I flew on the 26th and had a horrible journey home. I am thankful I was not being bothered by anything as I was stranded in St. Paul for the evening. Had flights cancelled and delayed multiple times, held on the plane twice. I was heading for Buffalo to get my car and drive back to Guelph, Ontario but there were not flights for two days so I took a flight to Toronto and had to drive to Buffalo today to get my car and come back... What a journey. I am trying to stick to liquid as long as possible as I was told mushies will stretch your pouch. Hope everyone else is also doing well!

Welcome Madison 2272, We have the same surgery date. A lot of great information on here. I can't wait to have it all behind me... Are you on any pre op diet? Wildfire

Hello, I am booked for February 23rd in Mexico. I am from Ontario, Canada. Get ready to start the pre op diet..

Hello all, I am booked for February 23rd. Very excited. I like February Foxes! Anyone else booked for the same time?

Hello, Would you happen to have Dr. Gutauskus's phone number..? Thank you

Hello, I'm from Guelph, On and have scheduled my surgery in TJ for Feb 23... I cant wait..