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  1. Where do you live in California? I have a couple of names, Dr. Paya in West Hills (877)711-8446 he is the doctor I have used for a fill he is very nice, I have heard Dr. Billy in Ventura is good also(805)648-2227x103. I hope this helps!
  2. Hi Misti, I believe Dr. Billy in Ventura, California is about that, his #is(805)648-2227x103 an Dr. Paya in West Hills,CA (877)711-8446. I highly recommend Dr. Ortiz and Dr. Martinez, for me it was the price but also the experience that these doctors have, they've been doing it longer then the American doctors, also their after care is great I don't know how many times I called doctor Martinez with questions, I never felt like I was bugging him. Good luck!
  3. Good luck on Friday with your surgery, you will love everyone. Congratulations!
  4. Hi Michelle, Your information helped me, Thanks TracyW
  5. Hi Diane, I had my surgery on May 13th, I had my first fill on June 13, 2cc by Dr. Martinez he was great. I am still not getting the restriction I should be getting so I called Dr. Martinez he said it is normal to need a second fill sometimes soon after. I told him this time I was going to use a local Dr. he said make sure they only put in .5cc at a time. My plan is to see Dr. Martinez at least once a year for a follow up with the flouroscope. I found that some of the Los Angeles Dr's that will do my fill that was done by another Dr. charge $350.00 without a flouroscope (they don't seem to use a flouroscope) I hope this helps. TracyW
  6. Hi Everyone, I just had my first fill, that same day I started having lots of bloating and gas. I am not having any problems eating or drinking, I have also tried gas-x but its not working yet. I spoke with Dr. Martinez today, he says since I'm not having problems with food or drinks the band should loosen a little as I lose weight or I might need a slight unfill. Has anyone experienced this problem? What did you do? Thank you, TracyW
  7. Hi Windy, I bought Costco (Kirkland) brand Chocolate weight loss shakes and slim fast strawberry shakes these are working well for me, I tried Carnation instant breakfast but it gave me stomach problems, I think because of the milk that I mixed with it. I hope this helps. Good Luck! TracyW
  8. Hi, I didn't have a hard time convincing my husband about Mexico because I explained to him all of the great information I had found about Dr. Ortiz. I also called Inamed directly. I spoke with Don Mills (800)624-4261, and I asked him a lot of questions about the band and about Dr. Ortiz being one of there proctors. He gave me the information that helped me choose Dr. Ortiz, besides reading his bio and other information online. The staff that works for Dr. Ortiz was wonderful and the Hotel was very nice and clean. The employees at the hotel were very hospitable. Not a lot to do their except swim. The hospital is privatly owned, and it's on one floor in an office building next door to the Grand Hotel, which happens to be in the latest AAA magazine. It was very clean and reminded me of an outpatient hospital, but with your own private room. It overlooked a beautiful golf course and large homes. Tijuana was much different then we thought it would be. The drivers suck but other than that the people are very nice and helpful. We went to the shopping center which was nice. We didn't do anything else because we brought our 16 month old son with us, and I didn't feel comfortable crossing the streets with him. He was happy just walking the grounds of the hotel. I hope this helps. Good luck. Tracy W
  9. Hi Windy, I had my surgery on Friday May 13, I am missing food a lot also, all I think about is what I am going to eat for the first time after these three weeks are over. If it helps any the first week went fast. I was also bloated but it did go away within the first week, my port area was also swollen and I thought to myself I hope my port is not going to stick out this much forever but i'm into the second week now and its flat. I'm sure Dr. ortiz will call you back, you can also call Dr. Martinez's cell phone, I have called him a few times with my questions. I call Rene's cell phone to reach Dr. Maranda for any of my nutritional questions. They have all been great. Good luck Windy. Thank You Shell for your input on different things, it sure helps me and answers my questions also. TracyW
  10. Hi Grandmax3, I recently told my mom about my planned surgery because I wanted her to travel to Mexico with my husband, kids, and myself, for support. I basically explained to my mother about my past dieting failures, and of the benefits of this surgury. Putting it mildly, she was "very" upset, mostly worried. I then mentioned that the surgery was to be performed in Mexico. She then "hit the roof"! After explaining more details of the surgery, she has settled down a bit and has slowly come around to accepting it. She now will be watching my older daughter at home while my husband, infant son, and myself, go to Mexico for the surgery. There is no easy way of telling those you love. Just remember, THIS IS YOUR LIFE, take care of yourself first! Everyone has an opinion, just don't let opinions get in the way of your new life! Let me know how the surgery goes! All the best, Tracy W.
  11. Hi Everyone, I have not been banded yet. My surgery is scheduled for May 13th with Dr. Ortiz. It can't come fast enough. I was wondering if anyone lives in the Valencia, CA. area and if you know if there is a support group. Thanks
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