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I jut wanted to take the opportunity to thank Gloria and DR So. I came back for my third fill on April 20. Who would not guess that the night before I left we would get "5 of snow in Madison. My plane was late getting into Dallas and I missed my connection to San Diego. After dealing with the ever so CHARMING gate agent at American. Then not being able to access the internet and make other arraignments with OCC. I found out you have to pay for WiFi at Dallas. I finally got through to Gloria and told her I was still coming ,but I was going to be late. I then tried to change my ticket to a later flight only to be told I would have to pay $900. I called Gloria back and told her I would not get in til 5:30pm and leaving at 6:30am the following morning. She told me that was fine the van would be waiting for me and Dr So would do my fill. I got there about 6:30pm and got my fill and then went to the Lucerna which BTW I think is the best of the three as I have stayed at all of them. The van picked me up at 4:00am and I was in the San Diego airport through security by 5:05am. So what was the trip from hell became better because of the kindness and professionalism of Gloria, Dr. So and the Occ staff who went out of there way to stay late and accommodate me. It's been a long time since I have seen customer service like this. So to anyone who is thinking of going to OCC and is a little leery and reads this. You will never get the care in the states that you will receive here. Again Thank You Gloria and Dr. So. Dr. Ortiz if you read this you should be proud of the wonderful staff you have there as I am proud to be a patient with you and OCC. Sincerely Kevin Procter (banded April 15 2010)

Momof4, I have had two fills at OCC and currently have 5ccs. I usually only feel restriction in the morning. I will continue to go to OCC for my fills as it is cheaper and I feel better letting them do it. Sounds like you found a reasonable Dr. who is taking a conservative route. TC RCR

Dwayne, Try to eat some thing that makes you chew a lot. I grab 6-10 almonds and I am shocked that if I do something I soon am not hungry. A spoonful of peanut butter also works well. Good Luck TC RCR

You need to go over this woman's head. She obviously does not know about HIPPA. She can get herself and your company in serious trouble. It's a shame that we are ostracized for being overweight then ostracized for doing something about it. I hope everything works out. TC RCR

Awesome job! You are an inspiration to us all.

Hi all, just a quick note to share with you. I have now lost 75lbs. 55lbs to go and 25lbs to hit Dr Miranda's weight she set on my surgery date. I can't shout any louder he neighbors will call the cops. On second thought call em WOO HOO!!!!!! TC all RCR

i called occ today to get some more information about fills so i can start looking at airfare but i didn't even ask about price ? duh.... does anyone know how much a fill and fluroscopy are ?

Go to the Fills and flll trips in topics. Last time I checked the prices are what I paid. I get the transportation, hotel and fill. Hope this helps. TC RCR

Her email address is drmiranda@obesitycontrolcenter.com

Thanx a bunch.

Does anyone know Dr Miranda's e-mail address ? TC RCR

Hi All, Yesterday I had my 2nd session with my trainer. She wants me to have a 500 to 800 calorie breakfast everyday. She wants my body to go after that energy source first. We talked about some options. We agreed that I know more about being a lap-band patient and she knows more about getting in shape. I explained that with the band I am tight early in the day and its hard to do a traditional breakfast. What I came up with was 24oz glass of blended Muscle Milk,2eggs in a shake and eat two bananas on the way to the gym. I was wondering what you thought about this and maybe a good source for me to give her about Lap-Band and exercise. I agreed not to go back to lifting for four weeks while we work on stabilizing my core muscles. I will still walk alot going from 3 times a week to 5 and continuing going 3-5 miles. I also have to figure out how to tighten the belt on my treadmill as it slips when you jog on it. I am also going to start doing Barry's Bootcamp workout again. Any feedback sggestions or links would be greatly appreciated. Thanx and TC all. RCR

Hi All, Yesterday I had my 1st consult with my trainer(Serena). I gave her the form she gave me to fill out about myself while I walked on a treadmill. I told her I have a really nice treadmill at home that I walk on regularly. She said she wanted to read my form (3 pgs) so if I would walk on the treadmill for 5 minutes then she could evaluate my fitness level. I told her I walked 3 miles that morning at home. I started walking for a couple of minutes and I had not filled out the last page of questions. So she came back and asked me them while I walked. When she came back I had been going about 10 minutes and she asked me to run a bit . I told her I only run when I'm chased and at my job if its chasing me I shoot it. So she put the treadmill on 0 incline and 3.5 mph and said this is what she normally starts people at to run and I can walk that fast. I kind of jogged for 1 to 2 minutes at a time. I don't think she believed me when I told her I could walk for 1 1/2 hours. After I walked / jogged 42 minutes she had me do some core stuff. I got in a pushup position and held it. Then each oblique and held it then did pushups to fail. So I am suppose to do that 2 times before my next session on Sat. I am also going to start lifting again after work. The gym I joined is open 24hrs you just use your pass to unlock the door. What's cool is no one is there so you can set everything up the way you want it. She also told me I needed to up my calorie intake a bit. This kind of worried me as it goes against what I am currently doing. She wants me to try to eat my fat and carbs early in the day and protein at night. So I thought I would put this on here to see what you all think as I have seen many posts about working out with a trainer. TC ALL RCR

Call your cell phone provider. Most have a temporary plan for international calling. TC RCR

It nice and its in a good area. Take a cab to Revolucion Ave. Its about six bucks and nothing is the price they first tell you. Good Luck TC RCR.

Hi all, i'm sitting in the San Diego airport waiting to go home. I got a 2.4cc fill yesterday and feel pretty good. Angie I ran into a gal from Omaha having her second fill. Today going home I rode back with 2 gals I met the last time I was here for my first fill and they had just had surgery and were getting their first fill. As usual the experience was quick and easy. I stayed at the Camino Real which I really liked as it's very close to OCC and right next to the mall. I got cleared to start lifting again (Yeah). I hope all is well and I will post my to gains or setbacks. TC All RCR

You will be fine. I had surgery in April and went for my first fill in June and am going back Friday for my second fill. I have never had any problems . Like most things in life a little common sense goes a long way. Good Luck. TC RCR

I have a fill scheduled for the 27th and will be staying at the Camino Real. Can anyone tell about the hotel? TC RCR

I will be there for my 1st fill on the 27th too. Hope to see you there. I think you are doing amazing! Don't harp on the vacation weight gain. Just get back on YOUR plan or exercising 3x a week or 5 if YOU choose to. Who else knows more about what your body needs. My goal is to work up to 5 days a week. I have only been walking post surgery. I need to start working out!

my appointment is at noon.

Hello, I have had Laproscopic surgery twice before being banded. I had 4 incisions on the first and got 1 more on the second. The ones I got from being banded were all new. 5 total ,but they are extremely small and are fading fast. I think that depending on what they are trying to operate on depends on where your incisions are. I hope this helps Good Luck on your surgery. TC RCR

Hi all, It's been a couple of months since I posted. I just need a boost. I have been very busy the last two months and have been eating the way I am suppose to and also sliding into some old habits. I gained 3lbs on vacation and my wife is harping on me about all the money and I'm not serious and "she" should never agreed to this. She also says I should workout every day not three times a week. It is frustrating especially coming from her because she does not workout and is always tired when I ask her to walk with me. It was hard to eat out as I have been cooking my own meals since being banded and could not stay in my normal routine. So I guess I will just get on here when I need a boost or some support. I had a small fill in June (2.6cc) and am going to OCC on the 27th for another. It is so easy to follow all the rules when you feel restriction, and cook all of your own meals. Any suggestions? I do not want to go back to food is my friend and always supports me. Sorry for the rant I thought losing 63lbs in 3 and a half months was pretty good. TC RCR

Nice to enjoy solid food again isn't it ? Congrats on your time in the liquid phase. TC RCR.

Hi Angie, That really sucks. I hope everything is better now or soon will be. I have to go for another fill soon so this is always something to think about. TC Kevin

prayers on the way Deb. Kevin

Hi Gina , First congrats on your decision, second I don't know if you own your own home,but I got a home equity loan for my surgery and fills. I pay 4% interest on it for three years. I hope this helps. TC RCR

way to go Deb. You are an inspiration to us all.TC RCR

I work in a prison and was back to work 1 week later. My Dr. was very supportive. congrats on your decision. TC RCR