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kristy_wa

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  1. Has anyone been to Northwest Fill Management and used their new fluoro option? How'd it go - comparable to the OCC?
  2. Anybody start this yet? I'm interested to hear how it goes.....!!
  3. I'm flying in on the 17th and out that night! You'll be totally fine with that. Just be careful to stay on liquids for a day or two and no alcohol. (Chips and Tequila are hard to turn down when in Mexico!)
  4. LaWanda, I also went to someone locally for blind fills to save money, but it didn't go well... no problems finding the port, but they can't tell how much food will get through the band without the fluoro. It's so frustrating to get a fill, go on liquids for a day or two, then find out you don't have any restriction. I paid $150 for each blind fill - did 3 of those, with no real restriction, then went back down to OCC to get it fixed. So I paid $450 and wasted all that time when I should've been losing weight! I think blind would be okay for your first fill since you probably won't have a lot of restriction, then use fluoro for your 2nd so it can be adjusted properly. It also might be okay when you know you only need just a tiny bit more or less. I highly recommend to at least mix it up so you know everything is good. Just as you said, you'll probably go for more fills if not under fluoro. Keep asking around and a better solution might come up eventually. I just recently learned of more docs in my area that I had no idea did fills. Good luck!!
  5. That's my understanding as well. Blind is free and fluoro is $100. I'm surprised to hear that! Sorry for the bad experience coming back. I'm headed down in a few weeks and only have my DL.... hopefully it will all be okay!
  6. Yep, the goal is to reduce the fat around the liver, not necessarily to lose pounds. Building muscle is totally fine and will help you burn more fat in the long run!
  7. You won't be turned away. Do your very best, but it's not anything to stress over!
  8. I think the main problem I've been having is the inconsistency of the restriction. A bite of anything before noon has to come right back up, and in the evenings I can eat a whole hamburger and still be deathly hungry. Twice now I've had fills too tight that needed emergency unfills, but at the same time, those same fills were at times not very restrictive. Has anyone else found it to be so extreme? Any advice on how to be more consistent on the food intake?
  9. My mom also came with me who is not into mexican or spicy food. she loved the hotel restaurant. they cater to the bandsters with liquid food, but my mom was totally happy there. it's a really nice hotel. i hate to say this but wasn't quite expecting so nice in TJ. all will be fine!
  10. Definitely as soon as you get there. It's a little frustrating you will be on liquids while there, but at least you'll be distracted with fun things. I made the mistake of drinking a little too much Tequila while hitting TJ after a fill and had to get unfilled the next day. Thank god I hadn't flown home yet. Stick to protein shakes!
  11. I was banded in February 2007 by Dr. Ortiz and have only lost about 20 lbs. I'm 29 and live in South Bothell/Juanita area. Are there any other girls that want to work on this together and hold each other accountable? It's time to lose more weight!! Kristy
  12. How did things work out? I'm going through the same thing right now. Had my 2nd fill 2-3 months ago and now I'm having trouble for a few days at a time. Can't always even get liquids down. Once I PB, that's it for the day - no more eating. I'm also in the same boat not really having the cash to get down to TJ real quick. But there are also some days I can eat quite a bit.... eeerg! Don't know what to do!
  13. Speaking of Butterfingers, SlimFast has a snack bar for 120 calories that tastes the same as a butterfinger. I thought it was too good to be true! It's the Optima Peanut Butter Crunch. What a great snack when you really need a sweet!
  14. Have you guys tried Viactiv? It's the chocolate and caramel chewables. I know, I know, it's a solid, you say? Not if you keep chewing until it's dissolved! They are YUMMY. I eat them when I just have to have something sweet. I eat the multi-vitamin chocolate and the calcium caramel ones. They are also geared towards women, rather than children, so you may be getting more important vitamins... although I haven't really researched it. You will LOVE taking your vitamins if you get these!
  15. Yes you are close!! If you have all day sunday, I'd recommend going up into san diego. imperial beach is really cool, and it's nothing but beaches and oceans there! on the mexican side, rosarito is supposed to be nice, however it's a half hour cab ride that would be expensive. I really wouldn't recommend driving in mexico. you have to get extra insurance and it's a little crazy and easy to get lost. i'm hoping you fly into san diego and could rent a car for the day there. all of san diego is right on the water. driving up 101 is great also. lots of cool little beach/surf towns. just grab a map at the rental place and go explore! ocean beach is really fun to hang on the beach. also, god bless TJ, but it is a border town.... don't be expecting cancun.... you can take a cab from the hotel to "Revolucion" which is a touristy street that is pretty fun. It's a $5 ride. Lots of street vendors, fun restaurants, and probably the best place to go if you decide to stay in TJ. There is not much right around the hotel.... some apartments, a mcdonalds, some businesses... some restaurants.... hope this all helps! go to SD!
  16. All is good!!! And thank you SO MUCH to sanjay and those who called for encouragement! Dr. Martinez called me back within half an hour, very concerned, and was happy to hear I didn't fly out until Sunday night. I met Dr. Romero at the clinic sunday at 9am. He took out .3 cc's and I'm feeling wonderful! As of this morning (Wednesday) I've lost 3lbs since the fill sunday. I'm extremely excited because I didn't have any restriction with my first fill, and now it's starting to work. I don't think this is something that happens often, but what support! I've learned there's no need to panic if it's too tight. They fix you right up - nothing to worry about. Thanks to Dr. Romero (I totally ruined your fathers day!) and the team!
  17. ask your doctor to pull it out and check it! you should feel restriction. if you don't, it's time for a fill. communicate to your doctor your concerns and i'm sure they'll do it!
  18. Hi, I'm down in SD and had a fill in TJ today. It's too tight and I can't even keep a sip of water down. It's pretty painful and I need to get back in tomorrow (sunday) to have a little removed. I called the 24/7 phone number for doctor martinez on the website but it's not working. I of course left all the emergency contact info at home. Could someone who had dr ortiz/martinez and has the cell phone numbers for emergencies give me a call with the info? thanks! kristy
  19. Getting the band on 2/26 - anyone from Seattle down there at the same time?
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