New to this board

June 22, 2004

Hello all,

La_madam just introduced me to this board so I expect I'll be as addicted to it as she is.

I was banded on Oct 24, 2003 with Dr. Ortiz in Tijuana Mexico. Haven't had one problem since being banded. Aside from my own food issues that is.

I'm down somewheres about 60+ lbs right now.

I check in once a month with Dr. Billy in Ventura. He keeps me motivated and accountable to someone, and gives me fills and unfills when I need them. I'll know for sure what I weigh when I see him this coming Friday, as his is the only scale that I consider truly accurate.

Well, that's it for me.

Hugs to all,

Suzy

La_madam · June 22, 2004

Hi Suzy and Welcome!

You are going to love it here. Everyone is so nice and so supportive. Congratulations on your 60+ pounds you have lost. That is fantastic!

Well I look forward to meeting you on Sunday at the picnic .

donali · June 22, 2004

Welcome, Suzy!!

Congrats on your success!

Alexandra · June 22, 2004

Hi Suzy,

Welcome! We look forward to getting to know you. Any friend of LaMadam's is a friend of ours!! :)

Penni60 · June 22, 2004

Hi Suzy: Glad that you joined our little group. Welcome aboard. Hey how much does Dr. Billy charge for fills? Does he take Lopez patients? Do you know? Thanks

June 23, 2004

Gee, what a great bunch of welcomes!

Yes, Dr. Billy takes all patients. He has quite a few follow up patients that have come from Mexican surgeons. He is a bariatric surgeon and very skilled (IMHO)

He charges $300 for fills, with no charge for adjustments within 30 days of the fill.

At first I thought $300 was a lot, but then I realized I could go back in a week or so to get adjusted to the right spot without any cost, so it was worth it to me. Much less of a hassle for me than going to Mexico for fills too. I can get to Ventura, have an adjustment, and home within 2 hours.

He's a great doctor. I think you would be please with him. If you need any phone numbers or addresses let me know.

Suzy

Penni60 · June 23, 2004

Suzy: Thanks I have his phone number. Dr. Lopez recommended him for someone here in the states if I have complications and for follow up. I think I will give him a call and see about making an appt.

Thanks again.