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Hello Ocotillo - thank you for the information...I kind of got the impression it would be like an assembly line because of the number of surgeries Dr. Ortiz has performed....I'm having my tests done the day before in the morning so when I go for the surgery the next day, I should have it done pretty early and quickly.....Hopefully the pain meds are good. Did you just stay overnight in the clinic one night? I'm planning on one night at the clinic, one night after surgery at the hotel and am flying back to Atlanta on Thursday.....hopefully I won't be too uncomfortable on the flight. Did you get any prescribed pain meds to take with you back home? I am using the shuttle service and the friend that is going with me will be utilizing them for runs to the clinic and to the hotel.....We are wanting to maybe go to the Revolucion Avidad (I believe that's how it's spelled) for some shopping since we're coming in 2 days early before the surgery but definitely want to do that safely...we'll check with the hotel for reputable transportation....I'm glad to hear you had no problems.... Thanks so much for the information...I would have PM'd you but I'm not sure how to do that on here....I guess as I use the site, I'll learn more about it....:thumbup:

All this talk of Mexican surgeons and no one had mentioned Dr. Ariel Ortiz until now (Ocotillo)....I was becoming quite concerned as I thought I did my research....I'm having my lapband done on October 13 by Dr. Ortiz in Tijuana so I'm happy to finally hear someone speak of him and say that their experience was good.....I'm getting nervous about going to Mexico, especially with all the crime and violence going on around the border towns....If there is anything anyone can say about their experience with Dr. Ariel Ortiz, I'd appreciate it. Also, any suggestions for kicking up the weight loss before surgery. I started Atkins Induction about 3 weeks ago and have only lost 10 pounds...I need to lose at least another 4 (to have my 05% off by surgery)....Thanks and good luck to everyone having their upcoming surgeries.:smile:

Hi Everyone... Congratulations to all who had, or are having, their bands done this month. I'm going to be having my surgery on October 13. Any words of advise? I've been on a Pre-Op diet for 2 weeks and my weight loss has fluctuated between 8 pounds and 5.5 pounds...I've been doing the Atkins diet but the weight doesn't seem to be coming off fast enough. I've only got 2 weeks to go to get the other 9 to 6 pounds off (depending upon where my fluctuation is)...I was told I needed to lose 5% of my body weight (278 to start)....Any suggestions for quick weight loss the last 2 weeks?

Hi Everyone, I'm new to the lapbandtalk. Was wondering if anyone has had their surgery in Mexico? I'm scheduled to have surgery with Dr. Ariel Ortiz in Tijuanna (sp?) October 13 and started Atkins today as my pre-op diet...I need to lose about 17 pounds before surgery. I'd be interested in speaking with anyone about their experiences, particularly in Mexico. Am nervous about going out of the country for this but insurance won't pay and it's about 1/2 the price in Mexico. Look forward to talking with everyone. :blushing: