TammyLu

I had my first fill on 5-3 and I didnt fill any restriction for a long time. Im not sure what he did mine at but when I called to ask they said the first fill they dont fill that much and the second fill is when you will really notice it. I havent had any PBing or anything at all either ... its better to be safe then sorry I think.. I would rather pay to have them fill then UNFILL ...

I live in Southern Oregon and NEED to get a fill like last week LOL ...I was going to go to TJ however its a long drive ... Anywhere in Oregon would be fine ... Someone please help !

Im and keeping you in my thoughts and prayers..... Everything will turn out well. If you start feeling weak or the symptoms of being dehydrated go and see a Dr. you dont want to end up in the hospital. Even if they can give you an IV with some fluids so your not getting worse. Like I said your in my thoughts and prayers and good luck. Keep us all posted ok. Tammy Banded March 10th Starting weight 243 Preop Diet 219 4-1-08 down to 213 OCC Rocks!

I had surgery Marth 10th. We were picked up at the hotel at 6:30 but it was Really 7:30 due to the time change. We got to the clinic and filled out paperwork. Did all the pre op test. The blood work is done with the IV so dont worry you only get poked once. Everyone here is so nice and they go out of there way to make you feel at home. Dr. Ortiz came in to my room and talked to me and my parents. He was really funny and up beat. He asked my why I picked his clinic and if it was because of his good looks or what I have hear. I laughed and said it was because of his good looks and NO ONE HAS DIED ON HIS TABLE. He thought that was funny. I was amazed that he did over 5,000 of these bands. However he did say it only takes him 4 to 5 min to place in. Shocked me. This whole experience was wonderful. I did have a minor problem with vomiting. So I called back to the clinic and they sent a van to come and get me to make sure eveything was ok. I did some test and spent another night. I found that because I was use to having caffieen all the time that I was getting head aches and vomiting because I didnt drink any coffee. I wanted to tell anyone who has any hesitations about having the surgery here just let them go. You will not regret it at all. They are all very kind and wonderful. It is defenitly not like the hospitals in the states thats for sure. All of the staff is WONDERFUL! And might I add ladies alot of handsome staff LOL ... Well I am saying goodbye to the people at the clinic and it saddens me that I wont see them for a while but I am looking forward to coming back and getting my fill. Even if I have to drive the 14 Hours. Please e-mail me if you have any questions. It was a great experience.

Im scheduled for the 10th so I will be there on Sunday at the hotel. I would really love to keep in touch with other people that have had surgery the same time as myself.... Really excited and looking forward to meeting new people who can relate to what Im feeling. Hope to see you there.

Im starting to get really excited Im getting banded in a few days and hoping that it goes well. I have lost my recommended weight to have surgery....... goodness no bread or carbs for 3 weeks was hard ! Im looking forward to a new me and a new outlook on life. Some of my friends disagree with my surgery but I'm the only one who has to live with the decision.

Well I have just moved my surgery up to March 10th. My mom couldnt go with me on the other day so Im even more excited and nervous. Cant wait.....

Me either Im so excited... and its finally going to happen. You will have to let me know how it goes for you since I will be a few days behind ok.

Im going to be banded on March 27th with Dr. Ortiz. I am very excited and nervous at the same time. I am thinking I better start my Pre-Op diet soon just incase I have no will power. I am driving down to TJ from Medford Oregon. Its going to be nice.