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I have been unable to find a single person (anywhere on the www) who has had the band over the duodenal switch. Which I had 7 years ago, but have put on 50 pounds back. I am scheduled for the band with Dr Ortiz on friday. Anyone able to relate? Thanks, Cindy

I have been unable to find a single person (anywhere on the www) who has had the band over the duodenal switch. Which I had 7 years ago, but have put on 50 pounds back. I am scheduled for the band with Dr Ortiz on friday. Anyone able to relate? Thanks, Cindy

Hi Trav, I couldn't agree with you more! It is an amazing facility with very caring people. My surgery is friday and I am not the least bit nervous. I agree with you on the "assembly line" but also agree that you realize it is the most effecient way. The bad part was my son was last at 4:30pm, so it was a very long day of waiting....but his room couldn't have been more comfortable. Stormy, I am surprised you went to olympia for your fill when (it sounds like) you knew about Dr Fitzpatrick in Portland. She is amazing, knowledgeable, and has a great sense of humor. Btw, the first fill is only $195, the second (which my son hasn't had yet) is much less expensive. My best to all of you! Cindy

Hi Anne, Dr O wanted me to stay an extra day due to my medcial history. So we booked our flight back on Sunday at 7am....argh! So, I'm afraid I'll miss you this trip but Ill keep in touch. My email is Cynthia1081@yahoo Cindy

Hi Anne, I (and my mom) are scheduled to have surgery at OCC on 12/12 departing on 12/14. I brought my 30 y/o son to OCC last April, he has lost 64 pounds. I live in Bend, Oregon, he lives in Vancouver, WA. There is a fantastic dr in Portland. Her name is Dr Kelly Fitzpatrick. She charged $190 for his first fill. She was amazing, went right to his port. It was painless and perfect. Not to mention her bedside manner was awesome! Perhaps we could meet there for our first fill first part of Feb? BTW, OCC is cleaner than any hospital I've EVER been in the US. I have a pacemaker and a previous DS surgery 6 years ago, so have other health factors...and after meeting with Dr O, have NO hesitations on having him help me with surgery! Regards, Cindy

My Mom and I will also have surgery on 12/12. My 30 y/o son had it done here in March....he's lost 64 pounds! Pack light, he wore shorts all weekend. I will bring shorts and sweat pants. She will need to be walking alot to get rid of the gas from surgery, so good walking shoes too. See you then, Cindy

I am scheduled for surgery on 12/12. I take 4 types of prescription (for heart condition) meds. I see alot of talk on liquid vitamins. Are you not able to have solid pills after the surgery? If so, for how long? I guess I could crush in a teaspoon of water?????

Hi Leahs mom, My mom and I are flying in 12/11 for surgery 12/12. I brought my son (30 y/o) down to Dr Ortiz last March, he's done so well, my mom and I have decoded to get it done together! Cindy

Hi Carla, My mom and I will also be there for surgery on 12/12. We fly in the night before, how about you? Cindy