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Hi,

I came across this site after meeting La_Madam in person at Dr Ortiz's office while I was there for my first fill.

I'm a Lap RNY from 5/99 (performed by Dr Alan Wittgrove), went to goal and then after 2 post WLS babies, found my inlet and outlet drastically stretched and able to eat anything and everything... with the exception of large quantities of sugar.

Researched literally the entire world for a surgeon that was properly trained and demonstrated surgical competency on doing a lap band over a bypass patient. One surgeon that met those indicators as well as several others was Dr Ortiz in Tijuana.< /p>

Had surgery on 10/01/04, met some great new friends (surgical buddies) Michael and Jeff and went back home to Denver CO without any complications.

Flew back to San Diego on 11/14, Mike met me at the airport and together we crossed over the border to get our first fill. This is where I met La_Madam and she told me about this site. Got my fill, 2.2 cc's, flew back to Denver that afternoon and now 24 hours post fill doing my liquids.< /p>

Linda

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leatha_g    4

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Well, welcome Linda! Michelle is a doll, is she not!! We love her alot here. Sounds like you've been through the wringer, so to speak, surgery wise, but you'll fit right in here. Determination seems to go hand in hand with weight loss surgery and those who seek it. There is definitely plenty of that here. We're glad to have you! Please feel free to search the forums for lots and lots of great bandster experience, strength and hope! Again, congrats on a succesfful surgery and good luck with your subesequent journey!

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Hi Linda

I'm glad you made it home safely..and even more glad to see you here. This site is awesome..you will just be happy with all of the love and support everyone here offers. How are you doing so far with your fill? We were at Dr. Ortiz's office until 8:30 last night. my girfriend that I was with had to have port revision surgery due to a flipped port so after Dr. martinez saw all of his patients he took us over to the clinic where he preformed her surgery..what a long day! She was able to get her fill no problems..

Well I hope to see you around here often..Best of luck to you with your band and I hope this fill gives you the restriction you wanted.

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Mita    2

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Hi Linda,

Just want to say welcome and great that you have found this site. I just recently came out of lurking to join the group, first place I visited before deciding on the band.

Best wishes on your new Band

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paula    4

paula
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Hi Linda, WoW, what an experience!

You must be doing well, your stats look great. Welcome!

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Hi, I am new to this site and need some support. I am currently scheduled to be banded on December 29 by Dr. Spivak in Houston, Texas. I am scared to death to have the surgery even though I hear it is pretty simple. What can I expect after surgery? What can and can't I eat? How long will I be out of work (I sit most of the time at work)? Please help. Thanks.

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lauri    0

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Welcome Nmiranda, You've come to the right place! Read the different threads and ask questions you will learn so much. Glad you are here!

Welcome Linda! ;)

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leatha_g    4

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Hi, I am new to this site and need some support. I am currently scheduled to be banded on December 29 by Dr. Spivak in Houston, Texas. I am scared to death to have the surgery even though I hear it is pretty simple. What can I expect after surgery? What can and can't I eat? How long will I be out of work (I sit most of the time at work)? Please help. Thanks.

welcome nmiranda! That's lots of questions you have there. There is so much to learn. Most of these questions are readily answered in the many threads throughout this forum. Please feel free to read, read, read til your heart's content. This surgery is so much easier if you have done your research and know what to expect going in and coming out... There are many new bandster stories posted to pass this information along to new folks who are soaking up the info.

In the meantime. Here is a link to Inamed's Patiet Handbook which should be perfect guide for you. http://www.inamed.com/products/obesity/us/patient/lapband/information.html#booklet

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