The Doctor Is Calling Tonight

justbeingme · July 12, 2005

The doctor who I want to do my surgery is calling tonight. He told me to have any questions that I want to ask ready. I can't think of anything thanks to all of your help from here. Can any of you that have talked to the doctor like this tell me some of the questions that you asked?? Thanks in advance!

stevie · July 12, 2005

WHen I go to my visit next week I am going to ask:

1.How long can I expect to be off work?

2. Who will be doing my fills?? him??

3. How long will I be on a liquid diet? mushies?

4. Under what circumstances would I have to have the band removed? I am wondering if I have bad reflux or other problems could I request it taken out?

5.How often will I need fills?

6. WHere will my port be located?

7. HOw long will I be in the hospital??

That is all I can think of right now.

Vera · July 12, 2005

Which band will he choose for you?

How much saline will it hold?

How soon can you get a fill? (some doc's will give you a fill at 4 weeks)

La_madam · July 12, 2005

Kylie, who is doing your surgery?

justbeingme · July 12, 2005

Dr Ortiz in the TJ center

La_madam · July 12, 2005

How did I know you were going to say Dr. Ortiz? he is very good about his phone calls to his patients and those who are inquiring info. Dr. Ortiz in my opinion is very kind and caring. He is my Dr. and I think very highly of him.He has been there for me then entire 15 months of this journey. He will take all the time you need in answering your questions. My friend was banded by him 6 weeks ago and had over an hour telephone consult with him doing exactly what you will be doing, asking questions prior to his surgery. Dr. Ortiz has placed the band on many teenagers. KarenB who is a member here, her teenage daughter Hanna was recently banded by Dr.Ortiz, I know she will answer any questions she can for you about her experience.Send her a PM.. I was just in TJ yesterday at Obesity Control Center ( his office) having a fill. Good Luck tonight, I hope your phone call goes well.

justbeingme · July 12, 2005

wow thanks for the input

I have four questions that I would like to ask him and they are all about getting back to basketball!! Haha....well anyways...thanks and if anyone else can add there two cents, it would help!

the best me · July 12, 2005

How about: What kinds of changes will I need to make in order to make this work? Or somethng along the lines of: what will my eating life look like after banding? How much weight would you expect me to lose if I get banded?

Wow, good for you beingme! And 14? Wow, that's young, for sure! But I now your parent's would let you do this on a whim. Good luck! Work hard and get great results!!!

Please let us know how it goes...we want ALL the scoop!

KarenB · July 13, 2005

Hi there. Yup it's me; my daughter & I were both banded by Dr. Ortiz. Me in December, Hanna @ the end of May. I really like him a lot & I've been back to TJ for fills. Dr. Martinez, his associate (they do the bandings together) does the fills & he's great at it. I like both of them so much. You get both of their cell phone numbers to call anytime. They actually answer or get back to you soon after! It doesn't hurt either that they're both quite handsome! (both married, tsk, tsk.)

You didn't say where you live--I'm in NY and went back 2X so me and then my daughter could have our 1st fills. It's quite a trip--I do have aftercare here as well. If you don't live in CA, I would highly recommend lining up after-care near you. It's really important that you do that.

Please feel free to PM me.

Tell Dr. Ortiz tonight that Karen & Hanna say hi!

O.K., I'm adding these words now. I didn't realize you are 14. Feel free to have your mom or yourself PM me. My daughter is 17 1/2 & had other medical issues. She is very happy she was banded.