July 21st Mexico bound! Anyone else?

[tf26 0]

Hi all. I am headed for T.J. Mexico for surgury on July 21st with Dr. Ortiz. I would love to be part of the July '08 Bandsters. A little nervous but so far am impressed with the Doctor and clinic. Anyone else on this adventure as well?

[clusk 0]

Hi! I am being banded on 7/7 by Dr. Ortiz. If you would like I will email next week and let you know how it went and what you can expect.

[tf26 0]

Please let me know. Good Luck to you and I am truly hoping that everything goes well for you!

[clusk 0]

I was banded on Monday and am doing well. Dr. Ortiz and his staff were great. The facility is beautiful. I have some gas and am a little tender but overall I fell good. I was up and walking 2 hours after my surgery. It was easier than I expected. I have no appetite so the clear liquid diet has been a piece of cake. I have no regrets so far. Let me know how your surgery goes.

[zoeandme 0]

Hello,

I had my surgery with Dr. Ortiz on June 13th, 2008. I had a wonderful experience. The doctors are wonderful and the staff is great. The docs are pretty darn good looking too, I might add!

The hotel is GREAT! They treat you wonderfully.. I got room service each day and the broth is good. It was hot and there in no time!

I would suggest to anyone to go with Dr Ortiz and his team! They were the best!!

[tf26 0]

How is your recovery going? What has the experience done for your weight loss?

[Phoenix 2]

dittoing what Zoe said, only I was banded on the 16th.

I'll be there on the 29th for my first fill. Sorry to miss you, but you'll be home by then. Much success!

Hello,

I had my surgery with Dr. Ortiz on June 13th, 2008. I had a wonderful experience. The doctors are wonderful and the staff is great. The docs are pretty darn good looking too, I might add!

The hotel is GREAT! They treat you wonderfully.. I got room service each day and the broth is good. It was hot and there in no time!

I would suggest to anyone to go with Dr Ortiz and his team! They were the best!!

[Vinnieboomba 0]

Hi;

I'm getting banded 23rd in p. vallarta. by Dr Joya heard he's good and his staff. He operates out of the Cornerstone American Hospital.

On all liquids now, is Pasta a liquid LOL. Hoping for the best. Any comments appreciated.

Vanman

[mtnman428 1]

Hey, I'm being banded by Dr. Ortiz on 7/24! I'll be in for my pre-op blood-work on 7/23. For those of you that went to Dr. Ortiz already; did he check your Gall Bladder before or during surgery (do you know)?? I'm curious because I have a family history of bad gall bladders and my mother passed 6 years ago from Gall Bladder Cancer (at 53), so that part definitely scares me a bit. I'd like to just have it taken out if it's a problem. Thanks, and Good Luck to us all!

[Phoenix 2]

Hey, I'm being banded by Dr. Ortiz on 7/24! I'll be in for my pre-op blood-work on 7/23. For those of you that went to Dr. Ortiz already; did he check your Gall Bladder before or during surgery (do you know)?? I'm curious because I have a family history of bad gall bladders and my mother passed 6 years ago from Gall Bladder Cancer (at 53), so that part definitely scares me a bit. I'd like to just have it taken out if it's a problem. Thanks, and Good Luck to us all!

E-mail the center and ask them directly. They're very good at getting back to you quickly. Dr. O always repairs hiatal hernias when he sees them. Not the same thing, but it does point out that he's going the extra mile to help us succeed.

[clusk 0]

I got banded on 7/7. Dr. Ortiz told my father after the surgery that I had a small hiatal hernia that her repaired. I did not even know I had one. I agree email the clinic. I am sure Dr. Ortiz will work with you.

[Bitten 0]

Hi all. I am headed for T.J. Mexico for surgury on July 21st with Dr. Ortiz. I would love to be part of the July '08 Bandsters. A little nervous but so far am impressed with the Doctor and clinic. Anyone else on this adventure as well?

Hi,

My husband and I will be there on the 23rd. Did they give you any pre-op instructions, such as liquid diet for a week before? Also, we have heard noting about a pre-op evaluation examination, Have you?

It is nice to read all the great reviews here about Dr. Ortiz.< /p>

Maybe we will pass each other in the door, going out and coming in.

Best of luck to you,

Bitten

[Bitten 0]

Hey, I'm being banded by Dr. Ortiz on 7/24! I'll be in for my pre-op blood-work on 7/23. For those of you that went to Dr. Ortiz already; did he check your Gall Bladder before or during surgery (do you know)?? I'm curious because I have a family history of bad gall bladders and my mother passed 6 years ago from Gall Bladder Cancer (at 53), so that part definitely scares me a bit. I'd like to just have it taken out if it's a problem. Thanks, and Good Luck to us all!

Hi,

I am wondering why I was not requested to come in a day early for blood work. I am being banded on the 23rd by Dr. Ortiz. When did they tell you about the pre-op check-up?

Bitten

[mtnman428 1]

Hi Bitten,

I had called Carolyn at OCC about a month before I scheduled my appointment and I spoke to her for about an hour asking her a million questions (she probably wanted to strangle me, lol!). So I asked her about the pre-op tests and also to explain the whole trip to me from start to end. She said that the 1st day that I fly in will be my pre-op bloodwork as long as I arrive at the SD airport before 12PM. If I were to arrive after 12 then my bloodwork would be on the morning of the surgery, then after it came back OK, I could be taken into surgery. Maybe yours will be on the same day. You should probably just give Carolyn or Lori a quick call (or email) to clarify. As for my pre-op diet, there were 3 different options in the paperwork to choose from. Depending on your BMI you will have to lose the amount required. My BMI was 46, so I have to lose 12 LBS by then. If it is 50 or above you are supposed to lose 20LBS. I am on the diet option of 2 Protein Shakes (Muscle Milk Light) a day, and 1 Lean Cuisine for dinner, then green salad, cukes and celery if you are still hungry, and a metamucil capsule to fill you up (with fiber). Hope this helps. Good Luck!

[mtnman428 1]

Just testing to see if my ticker works! I thought I did it right, but not sure. I can't figure out my Mac!