New from NC

[grammylew 0]

Hi, I'm new to this forum. I am from NC. I was banded Oct 1, 2007 in TJ, MX by Dr. Ortiz. I have lost 50 pounds (including my pre-op diet), and I love my band! I have never had any trouble with it. I have had 3 fills and I'm at 3.3 cc's and I have pretty good restriction. I think maybe in another few months I will go in for another adjustment to try to REALLY get to me "sweet spot". I will be going back to TJ around my one year bandiversary to have a fill under flouro, just to be sure all is OK with everything!

[*susan* 1,709]

Hi Grammy and welcome! We are glad you found us. Wow, 50 pounds already! You are doing fabulous.

[emmaluvu 0]

Hi Grammy!

Thanks for your post! I haven't gotten my surgery yet but am planning on using Dr. Ortiz as well. Glad to hear your experience is going well! I have heard wonderful things are Dr. Ortiz and his clinic so I am looking forward to making a "run for the border" soon! I am paying the surgery myself so I'm in "save" mode right now. Hoping for a surgery date in the summer!

Please keep us posted on how you're doing! :smile2:

See Ya!

Emily