Dr. Roberto Rumbaut

[Marimaru 7]

Teresa, did you fill out the form on their website? It didn't take me any time to get a reply back when I filled it out.

I paid $11000 2 years ago. Plus airfare and hotel.

[DonnaB 3]

My surgery with Dr. Rumbaut was also $10,600 which included everything but my airfare. Love Dr. Rumbaut, love Dr. Horatcio, love Dr. Sanson - pretty much everyone associated with Dr. Rumbauts office all the way to his stateside liason, Kathy, have all been amazing.

If you aren't getting a response from the website, I suspect that the website is the problem. You can call Kathy directly at 1-888-456-1211.

Best wishes on your journey!

[Andy Liz 0]

Well gang - I'm getting everything ready for my trip south of the border!!! I hate flying and wouldn't you know it - a new terrorist scare. I'm going to need so much gin (just kidding since that would undermine all my liver shrinking dieting)! At least I know no one will be making a bomb in the back seat while I'm praying that the plane will stay aloft!

Anyway, my friend that's traveling with me (she had her surgery in April) suggested we only take a carry on. Sounded great to me at the time but now we won't be able to take ANY toiletries. No Shampoo, conditioner, lotion, hair stuff, toothpaste, perfume etc..... I hadn't planned on feeling well enough to really do my hair and makeup but I hope there's someplace close where we can get some of the basics that the hotel may not have!

She's going to take my before pictures too, so they'll be extra bad. Either after a day of traveling or with no makeup, hmmm... you guys are going to be lucky enough to see me at my very best - at least someday, hopefully soon!

Take care everyone and I wish for you all dedication and persistence! I'll check back after surgery and I'm so glad to hear there were so many good experiences.

Andy Liz

[Olive 0]

Hey Andy Liz,

You should have no problems getting things near the hotel. There is a strip mall just behind the hotel. They have a pretty nice grocery store where you could pick up any essentials.

It is unfortunate that you are flying after this scare! That just adds more stress, but don't worry about the surgery...it will be over before you know it!

Good luck.

[Jarquin 0]

Good Luck AndyLiz ! Just remember ~ this is the safest time to fly with all the heightened security. The HEB supermarket behind the hotel will have everything you need, and you can pay in dollars too, so no worries.

Katie.

Banded 8/1/06 by Dr. Rumbaut and doing fine !

[mom of many 0]

My doctor too! Chose him for his experience and wonderful stories that I have heard form so many. My State Side doctor of 14 years has suggested his as well! Don't think I can go wrong with that kind of support! No Fears Here

Looking forward not back

Banding soon 9-14-2006

[Telly 4]

How handsome is Dr. Rumbaut?

[KelliW 0]

Hi AndyLiz. I just got back from being banded 8/10. Whatever basic supplies you need (food, drinks, hair product, etc.) is available at HEB... a store right next to the hotel. On the FAA restrictions, make sure you have your prescription/med instructions with you when you return so that they don't give you a problem with your pain meds or antibiotics. Best, Kelli

[Andy Liz 0]

Hey Everyone!

I made it back safe and sound without any trouble - thanks for all your information and well wishes - I appreciate them! The surgery went well and I only had what I would consider the normal amount of discomfort after surgery. I did have a few minutes of remorse in the recovery room and the day after surgery when I was still feeling a bit under the weather but I think it's gone now. Still sore of course around my port area but my appetite is returning and I actually felt hungry today. I was hoping it would stay away a little longer so the 4 weeks of dietary restriction would go a little faster but, oh well - I'll just have to manage! Lucky to have no shoulder pain, but oh yeah, lots of gas!

The only thing I could complain about was their alcohol swabs, and that's pretty minor but in the cardiologist's office the girl took a cotton ball out of a glass jar full of cotton balls and alcohol and I noticed the alcohol was cloudy....? The other time was in the hospital when they took out my IV. She put a cotton ball dampened with alcohol on my hand and taped it down. I kept smelling something sour and even asked my friend if she smelled something like yogurt in the room. I thought maybe my clothes stunk from the suitcase because I had just showered and changed them a little earlier. When I took the tape and cotton ball off my hand the smell got really strong and when I put it to my nose I almost puked! What on earth can grow in alcohol to make it sour - and why aren't we dying from infections? I figure they must put something in their mix because I didn't get any infection at all. Really weird!

Telly - I think it's a requirement to be hot to work in Dr. Rumbaut's office. They all had it going on didn't they - and how beautiful is Elsa? Did she have the picture of the SUPER HOT guy in the frame on her desk when you were there? She said he's just some random guy but that she's using him for postive imagery! Have you heard anything out of Amy? I was wondering how she was doing but haven't had time to check around here for her.

Thanks again everyone! It's nice to have this over with and I'm anxious to get on with the day to day life of a lapbander! I'll check in soon.

[mom of many 0]

Note to Self: Buy cotton balls and alcohol!! LOL Glad to hear your are doing well. I'm going soon and a bit nervous as well.

Looking forward not back...

[Telly 4]

It's true. The entire staff at Dr. Rumbaut's office looked straight out of a Spanish Novela. They were all sexy, gorgeous, unbelieveable skin. How weird eh?

[Luna 0]

Thanks everyone for posting all the positive things about your trips down there. If I go anywhere, it will probably be into Mexico. I'm needing all the info I can get and this helps me out a lot!

[Andy Liz 0]

How are all the Rumbaut patients doing? I'm doing great and advance to mushies tomorrow! I've been fighting hunger for what seems an eternity so anything that will give me a feeling of fullness will definitely be a blessing!

Hope you all are doing great! My incisions are healing very well and I only have a little tenderness at the incision sites. I've played golf and have done a few 15 minute sessions on my eliptical machine with no problem at all. I think I'll advance the eliptical to 20 minutes today!

Take care everyone and let me know how you're doing!

[mom of many 0]

It makes me feel good that you are doing so well. I'll be in your shoes soon and am looking forward to it. Keep up the great work.

[no.name 0]

He is the best of the best's best and there is no better.