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I go to the Ladies in Arlington at Northwest Fill Management. They are great ladies. Just had a fill done In January and they told me that they are getting a Floroscopy (sorry BAD spelling) They are also trying to get their own office building instead of being in the pharmacy. For those of you closer to Spokane they are now going to be traveling to Spokane every other month starting on the weekend of March 15th. Give them a call. Good luck to youall.

You definately need to talk to your parents. I would have loved to had this done when I was 15. I wa 32 when I had it and I feel better today than I have in 20 years. When I had surgery 7/10/07 I had a 15 year old girl their having it done at the same time as me. I had Dr. Ortiz as a doctor. Mexico was the best thing I have ever done it was clean and very professional. You do have to be commited to the diet and plan this for life. I hope your parents have open minds and think obout this. I would get Dr. Ortiz's book it has tons of information so they can learn about the surgery more. Good Luck!!! Any question e-mail me. Life is hard enough as a teenage but weight can make it even harder. I still deal with my past... Debra

Their is very little pain. well for me it was. I went shopping the day after surgery on Revolution. Get up and walk after surgery that is the best for you. One thing is take a pillow for on the plane ride home. I put it across my belly to help with take off and landing. The surgery for me was easier than when I had my tonsills taken out. Also the Dr. will give you meds. Do not worry!!!! I have never thought that I should have never done this. It has been the best money I have ever spent.

After my first fill my band tightened up about a week afterwards. You have to learn how to eat after every fill. Apples are never a good choice. I have never been able to get them down. Applesauce is a alternative. Good Luck hope you feel better.

It is probably time for a fill already. With your weight loss you have lost fat from around your stomach so your band probably needs tighted. Good luck!!!!

Try to take 3 fiber pills about 1.5 to 2 hours after you eat with a full glass of water it does help fill you up. Also take Cronium in the morning you can buy it at Walmart it is a appitite supresent. Also you can try Isopure drinks from GNC they are very highin protien and low in calories to help you be full. Don't forget all the greens you can eat. I ate tons of greens. By the salad spritzers. I cut up the lettuce and spryaed it and added granulated garlic for a little more flavor. You can do it.... It is the last time you have to fight yourself after surgery your band makes you follow the rules. As far as weigth loss you can loose those extra pounds in 5 days. Remember you fast before surgery. I lost my last 4 lbs. after the fast before surgery. Good luck and keep your chin up it is all worth it in the end. I am at the middle of my journey of weight loss. I am down 54lbs and have nver thought why did I do this. I am happier than I have ever been. Debra

Good luck on your surgery. It will be the best thing you ever have done for your self..... =D> . What Dr. are you going to? For fills you could not go to better ladies Robin and Kitty are the best. They made my first fill a great exsperience.

Thanks for the reply!!! I am trying to learn how to work this darn page???? Get the word out about looking for a place for them to work out of in Spokane. I end up staying over night just incase I need more in or out. I took a friend over this weekend. I myself have only had one fill at 1.5cc. I only had surgery on july 10th of this year. Well hopefully we will work it out to get them over here in the future. Maybe we ill run into each other in Leavenworth. I have a group of 5 of us.

Just got back from the long drive all the way to Arlington from Spokane for a fill . That is such a long drive and did it in 2 days. I talked to Robin and Kitty at Fill Managemant and they are looking for a clinic or massage place so they can come to Spokane and do fills. Does anyone have a place or can you think of a place that I could contact and try to get them over here. If you are banded and own such a place they will do your fill for free or they are willing to rent.Think Think Think!!!! :-? Fill management is also going to be in Leavenworth ,Wa. doing fills on January 24,25,26th Just a FYI

Don't worry! I was scarried to death too that is normal. I was worried about over eating also. Once you get throught the 3 weeks of liquids and start eating solid you will know how much you can eat. If you eat to much you feel sick... and get nauses. Pbing is when you don't chew your food enough swallow and get stuck on it. When you get stuck you then burp and bring up food. It would be good if you could find someone local to talk to. I have my sister and can call and get answers. Good luck this is the begining of you new life. Debra

I had my surgery on july 10th of this year. I was very nervous. My sister and her friend had the surgery done 2 years ago and just raved about the quality of work and costumer service. When I went down to San Diego the driver was waiting for me in the baggage claim. He spoke very good english. We drove down to TJ. I have never been down thier and it was a real shock very different from the USA. We got to the hotel and it was beautiful the staff all are very helpful and answered any questions. They gave us tips on how to stay safe. The next day Mrs. Ortiz picked us up at the hotel and took us to the clinic. We walked in and I was amazed. the clinic was gorgous. Everyone was very nice. I met all the Doctors and staff. When was the last time your Dr. just came in and sat down with you to talk and put you at ease. The facility was very clean. I believe that it put any American hospital that I have been in to shame. For the fills you can look on Fill Center USA and see if anyone is close to you. I live in Spokane, Wa. the closest place I could afford was in Alington, Wa. It is called Fill Management Northwest. They only charge $150 for your first fill and $125 after that. They are very good at what they do. Good luck!!! I hope this helps you out. Believe me when I say this is the best thing I have ever done. I am down 36lbs. and feeling great.

Your band is probably over filled. (

I was worried about the surgery also but it was the best thing I have ever done in my life. I am 6weeks post-op and down 31lbs. and feeling better every day. I had to loose 5% of my body weight before surgery by Dr. Ortiz it was hard but I had a goal that was only days away. So it was a little easier than a regular diet to loose weight and then end up gaining it back. My sister had surgery from a different Dr. in TJ and he did not require you to loose weight pro-op. It is for the best because it shrinks the liver and makes it easier for the Dr. to move it during surgery. Hope this helps.

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My band was put in by Dr. Ortiz and it is at my largest incision. I could not feel it till about 3 weeks after surgery. Due to the tenderness of my belly but I know its their now. 6 weeks post of and I can definately feel it. It does not stick out but if you push firmly on your skin and feel around you will find it.