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hopefulchurch2000

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  1. Greg, That is great news. Thanks for sharing your experience. That was very brave of you to travel to the clinic for your first fill. I have my band scheduled for June and I hope I develop the nerve over time to make the trip myself. I'm traveling from Arkansas. Have you had much reflux since you were banded? Paula
  2. Nita, I was afraid of that. I wouldn't be comfortable with a blind stick either. Wouldn't that be terrible......have the surgery and all but then have someone poke a hole in your line creating a leak? You know the old saying....you get what you pay for. I'm sure there are some centers that operate better than others but I'm with you on that risk of puncturing something. Paula
  3. Bandid, I have thought about the complication thing as well. I would hope that if there were going to be any major complications they would occur before I left Mexico. This makes another point that I believe is worth looking at. The two places I looked into at Little Rock do the procedure outpatient. You go in early and leave by the afternoon. You stay for two nights following the surgery in Mexico. That seems wise to me. As far as the fills go, I'm finding more and more options. It seems the more searching I do the more options I find. They have the Fill Centers USA here where you can recieve fills and aftercare but I don't think they use fluro. I am looking more into that as an option for aftercare. Dr. Ortiz is actually on the board of directors for those facilities. If you want to find out specific infection rates contact someone through Dr. Ortiz's website. Lori have been very helpful to me answering numerous questions. Let us know how your consult goes. Paula
  4. I live in Warren, AR. I just moved from Benton about 2 years ago. We were transferred here with my husbands work. I had worked at the hospital there until we moved down here. I needed to work a regular schedule since my husband works crazy shifts with the state police. I've heard getting insurance to cover weight loss surgery can be very frustrating. I've heard the term "jumping through hoops" in regards to getting surgery covered. It seems these companies would get a clue. Should I pay for even a $16,500 weight loss surgery or a ??????? thousand dollar acute heart attack? How about a knee replacement? How about both while we're at it? Doesn't make sense to me. I am glad to see we have a few from Arkansas on this forum.
  5. Bandid, This is a great place to find support and information. This is actually the first time I have ever posted anything. I do a lot of reading here. I know when my actual surgery date draws closer, I will be more anxious and draw from the support system we have here. Dr. Ortiz has a great reputation. I wish all the information I have found in my research I could transfer into the minds of those close family members and friends who have doubts. If they knew what I knew they would be more comfortable with my decision. I'm sure there are plenty who don't tell family until after the fact or some that never tell. The bottom line is we are grown people responsible for our own lives. To me, this is a great step in taking charge of it! Best wishes to you on your journey!
  6. Clynn, I looked up on the OCC website and found one of the letters. I will follow up with Lori or Carolyn for the other. The website does provide an excellent summary of Dr. Ortiz' experience. I also agree with you 100% about preconceived ideas. I think the letters and documentation on the website will be a big help. Thanks for your input!
  7. Kecia, I understand, my mother is the same way. I've posted some questions about those fill centers under the topic of fills. I hope to find out some information from some folks who may have tried those. I will check with Carolyn or Lori about those letters and see what I can find out. Good luck loosing those last few pounds. Just keep thinking about what you are working toward. Take it one day at a time. Be sure to let us know how it all goes.
  8. Has anyone used one of these fill centers? If so, how was the care? What exactly do they actually do besides provide fills? What type of medical staff provide the care? Sorry for all the questions. I'm trying to make plans ahead of time for after care. Thank you for any information. This forum is so helpful!
  9. Keica, It sure seems they wouldn't allow anyone but the best to proctor. I need to get a copy of those to two letters to show my Mother and best friend. I wonder if I could contact Dr. Ortiz's office to get them. :-? I am strong enough to do this even if my close family or friends don't support my decision, but it would be nice to have their support. Will your husband be going with you for your surgery? What are your plans for post op care/fills? Man, you only have 10 days to wait! I bet you are excited. May everything go perfectly! Let us know how it goes.
  10. I am scheduled to have surgery with Dr. Ortiz in June 07. I'm a school nurse so I have to wait until school is out. I'm wondering if there is anyone out there from Arkansas who has had or is scheduled to have surgery with Dr. Ortiz. I would love to visit. I seem to be getting more flack lately from my family about even having the surgery and on top of that in MEXICO! I would just like to visit with someone close to home. It seems my husband and this forum are my only support for now. I have learned a tremendous amount here and feel better everytime I read your posts. Thank you!
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