Fellow Montanan Having Surgery in Mexico

[MTWildflower 0]

Hi There -

I have a surgery date set for June 18th with Dr. Ortiz in Tijuana, Mexico. I'm ready for this. I called Dr. Rohrer's office to make sure they can do fills since I'm being banded in Mexico, and they can.

I was just wondering if anyone else in Montana has had the lap band procedure done by Dr. Ortiz? I hear he is one of the most experienced surgeons out there, which is one of the reasons I chose him.

I also would like to hear how fills have gone for Mexico patients.

[SharronL 2]

Hello,

I was banded in MX 2 years ago. Dr. Sanchez. Welcome. Which part of state do you live in?

Sharon

[MTWildflower 0]

I live in Bozeman. I contacted Dr. Rohrer in Great Falls, and he will do fills on MX patients, but only certain bands. My surgeon uses two bands...one that Dr. Rohrer can fill and the other is the Realize and I don't have a say in which band they use...Dr. Ortiz will use the band he feels is best, which I'm fine with. I'm trying to figure out what my options are for fills in Montana. I would think there was someone in Billlings??? If you can help that would be great!

[cramerk 1]

How did everything go for you in Mexico? I am scheduled with Dr. Ortiz on March 30. What did you use for your proof of citizenship? I have my drivers license and birth certificate, but I am wondering if there will be problems because my bc is naturally in my maiden name. I am traveling alone and am wondering if reentry to the US is going to be a problem.

Have the fills with Dr. Rohrer worked for you. I contacted their office and I hope that I end with the brand he will fill.

I start my pre-op diet tomorrow. How have things been going for you?

I live in florence which is about 20 miles south of Missoula. I grew up near Roundup.

k