Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Recommended Posts

Guest tammie

Looks like you are doing wonderful! I will be banded in Scottsbluff on August 16th. Can't wait! Congratulations on your success!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I'm a fellow Nebraskan...........been living in Houston for 20 yrs....but a true "Red" Husker thru and thru...........had surgery here in Houston in Nov.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I live in Omaha. I'm being banded on the 20th of April by Dr. Ortiz in Mexico. I grew up in Texas, and have lived in California and Colorado.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Good luck with your surgery! I grew up in Omaha.....my parents still live there. They live on south 6th street near the Henry Doorly Zoo! Keep me updated on your surgery..................fellow husker!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Barb, I'm going back to Dr. Ortiz's office in Tijuana. I haven't tried to find a doctor for fills here in Omaha. I personally spoke with Dr. White at his seminar, and he stated he will not fill any patient banded anywhere else as he didn't want his practice to become a "fill center." He's a very nice guy, though. I let you know how my fill goes.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Barb, I got back into town on Saturday. My fill went great, and I'm on liquids for the next few days, then I'll see how solids go down after that. Dr. White works out of Immanuel. That's where I went for his WLS seminar. He does RNY, too. Most of the seminar attendees were there for that type of surgery. At that time, he told me he had placed 150 bands. He has a great surgery reputation, but I just was not comfortable with the low number of bands he has placed. That's why I went to Dr. Ortiz in TJ. I have nothing but good things to say about Dr. Ortiz and his staff!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • Bashbee91

      Hey guys new to the process looking forward to this new life. 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Bugg

      Hi everyone! I’m brand new here. I just went through all my pre-op requirements per my insurance company and now everything has been submitted and I’m just waiting for final approval and my surgery date. I’ve been doing research, watching YouTube videos, TikTok’s, ect.. trying to prepare my mind and what to expect so I’ll be ready for the surgery. I was so sure and so set and so ready and excited. However, now that I’ve done everything & it’s almost here, I am sooooooo scared! I know why I want it bc I’ve tried everything and I just don’t feel like I can lose weight by myself. I’m tired of being overweight my entire life. I’m miserable, but I keep psyching myself out afraid of GERD bc I know how that can be and I don’t want to have to get a bypass after already gaining the courage to even get VSG. I’m scared of complications like I’mgoing to regret doing it and be depressed that I didn’t just be more disciplined and try again to lose the weight on my own even sitting here typing this knowing in my mind i just can’t and don’t possess the discipline. I’m also afraid I won’t be able to handle the restrictions of the sleeve. What do I eat? I don’t know how to eat healthy really and don’t enjoy healthy food. I don’t know how to do this! I feel so defeated!Someone tell me they felt anything similar to this or am I not ready? I thought I was. I am so tired of being sick and tired and so tired of myself and so tired of being stuck and stuck in this body and somebody different on the outside from what I feel inside. I just want to ball up and cry.
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • buildabetteranna

      over 20 lbs down since4 the pre surgery diet and surgery on the 14th
      · 1 reply
      1. Selina333

        Yay!! Congrats. I know how good that feels. 🤩

    • Jenopolis

      Had a sleeve in 2017, lost over 100 pounds. Had a DS surgery this year (2025) for more sustainable weight loss. 🤞
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • buildabetteranna

      The 14th was my day. I am home and recovery is going pretty smooth. They even let me walk out of the hospital. Picture of me in recovery curtesy of my boyfriend lol. 

      · 3 replies
      1. DaisyChainOz

        Glad it went well!! Wishing you a speedy recovery and wonderful success!! 🤗

      2. buildabetteranna

        Thank you ❤️

      3. Selina333

        Neat you have a pic of this day! I was sooo happy to get my surgery. It was well worth it! And I'm not even near my goal. I had surgery Dec. 2!

  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×