What to bring?

burnsun · July 22, 2004

We fly out on the 30th- so we should cross paths around the 29th. We wanted to stay a little longer, but flights were so expensive leaving Sat or Sun (I think that weekend everyone is returning from the boston convention- I gave up on ever understanding airline prices)

I can't wait to see you.

Delarla- I lived in southern Mexico for 1 1/2 years (I know and appreciate Mexican Arrogance) he also graduated (or went) Med school with a friend of mine and she says he's the best and would let him operaate on her kids- so he must be the best.

I actually am so nuerotic that I have a chart of everyone, their Mexican surgeon, how many problems they have and how much weight they have lost. He and Rumbault are tied and Kuri does great (but he seems to have less posters) so he come in second.

He has a whole lot more graduate bandsters (I think) so they don't post as much on the lists I am on.

La_madam · July 22, 2004

Tina

You will love Dr. Ortiz and Dr. Martinez ..they are great doctors and hotties too. They both speak perfect english and so does their entire staff. Don't worry about a thing Mama Ortiz (Dr. Ortiz's mother) will take great care of you from the time you arrive until the time you leave. Everything on your list is everything I was told to bring and did. Oh except the book, I was told too but forgot but wish I had. Good Luck you you and let us know how it goes for you. Ortiz also has a new board for his patients to post I dont know if you are aware of it but here is the address

www.lapbandforum.com

it is very similar to this forum but all of Ortiz patients. However anyone can join I believe.

DeLarla · July 23, 2004

I was going to have my port removal with Dr. Ortiz and use him as my new doctor, but Dr. Kuri's schedule and prices worked better for me. I've heard rumors about both, but I'd personally let either of them operate on me.

burnsun · July 23, 2004

Tina,

We are leaving tommorrow so I won't get another chance to look at the board. Can't wait to see you when you get there. I'll be the one trying not to pick up any of my kids.

Jane

New Hope · July 24, 2004

Jane and Tina, Very best of luck to you! Hope your surgery is great, pain is minimal, and you'll feel like posting here soon.

bcreativ110 · July 24, 2004

Have a safe trip with the kids and I'm really looking forward to meeting you!!! Just think, we'll be saying we're banded really soon! I'm so excited! I'll be there in TJ on the 29th for pre-op, so I'll be on the look out for you at the Lucerna.

Best of luck with the surgery!