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Hey! Just a quick little intro as I sit in my hotel room. My name is Mike, I'm 24, from the Rockford, IL area. I have struggled with my weight since childhood and am unbelievably excited to get this process started.

My doctor is Dr. Ariel Ortiz in Tijuana, Mexico for surgery and Dr. Vafa Shayani in Chicago for my aftercare.

Any other questions, just ask!

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crazylegs, no questions from me - I just want to wish you well tomorrow. Stay focused and your results will be great!!

Welcome to LBT :sad:

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Hi,

I am just starting the journey. I dont know when I am going to be able to start the process. How did everything go with your procedure and recovery? Hope to hear from you!

Thanks!

~Amy

Chicago, Il

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Hi! My name is Elizabeth I will be getting banded sometime in November (RD) with DR. Rumbaut. I hope it all goes well with you. Blessings.

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Hi,

I am just starting the journey. I dont know when I am going to be able to start the process. How did everything go with your procedure and recovery? Hope to hear from you!

Thanks!

~Amy

Chicago, Il

The whole process to this point has been phenomenal. I was able to have the pre-op and surgery done today. I started around 9 with consultations from the nutritionist, cardiology, and anesthesiologist, including the laps. Had surgery around 10:30, got back to my room around 11:15, and by 11:45 the groggyness worn off and I've been motoring around the recovery area since then. I'm feeling pretty good thus far.

As someone who traveled from Chicago to be here, I couldn't be more satisfied with the trip and the whole process. Now, I'm just ready to get through the first few post-op diet bumps in the road and really starting losing some weight :cool:

Elizabeth, I wish you the best of luck as well!

Thanks for the well wishes Diva!

So far, everything's great!

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The whole process to this point has been phenomenal. I was able to have the pre-op and surgery done today. I started around 9 with consultations from the nutritionist, cardiology, and anesthesiologist, including the laps. Had surgery around 10:30, got back to my room around 11:15, and by 11:45 the groggyness worn off and I've been motoring around the recovery area since then. I'm feeling pretty good thus far.

As someone who traveled from Chicago to be here, I couldn't be more satisfied with the trip and the whole process. Now, I'm just ready to get through the first few post-op diet bumps in the road and really starting losing some weight :cool:

Elizabeth, I wish you the best of luck as well!

Thanks for the well wishes Diva!

So far, everything's great!

I was reviewing my posts and came across yours again. How are you postoperatively? I hope all is well.

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ORTIZ IS FANTASTIC, FAMOUS....MY DR IN ITALY IS A COLLEAGUE...U ARE IN GREAT HANDS, LIFE WILL CHANGE FOR YOU KNOW

CONGRATS!

Hey! Just a quick little intro as I sit in my hotel room. My name is Mike, I'm 24, from the Rockford, IL area. I have struggled with my weight since childhood and am unbelievably excited to get this process started.

My doctor is Dr. Ariel Ortiz in Tijuana, Mexico for surgery and Dr. Vafa Shayani in Chicago for my aftercare.

Any other questions, just ask!

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ORTIZ IS FANTASTIC, FAMOUS....MY DR IN ITALY IS A COLLEAGUE...U ARE IN GREAT HANDS, LIFE WILL CHANGE FOR YOU KNOW

CONGRATS!

Bandedinitaly, that original post was from six months ago. I hope Crazylegs is doing well.

Dave

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