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MOMMASONJ- I totally agree with Clynn. I started exercising (walking) the day after surgery. It's still about the amount of calories in vs calories used. I've stalking some other bandsters sites and the weight loss numbers seem to be all over the chart. Connie

Hey, I found out about the OCC on March 4, and was on the table for sugery on March 22, 2007. It was very fast but I was oh so ready. The best thing I've ever done for myself!! Good Luck-Connie

Hey, Is there anyone for Northeast WA? Near Spokane or North?

Hey dreamhappy07, I had surgery on March 22, 07 and once I got on solid food I haven't had any problems (BM). This is what I do, in the mornings I make a protien smoothie and add 1/8cup ground flex seed and 1/8c oatmeal. That's really good. I don't know if that the cure but you might try it, also LOTS of water. Good Luck and congrads on #45!!! Connie

Lori- 65 inches is amazing-Just think what you will do now that you can exercise!!! You are my HERO > Connie

Hi, I couldn't agree with you guys more. When reading the posts I see very few people who are talking about regular exercise , very sad. I think the exercise will be keeps all of us at our desired weight (once we get there, J.K.) I also read about some with BM problems; I also think the exercise and water are key to keepin' the pipes clear. Thanks for helping with the motivation. We all need a kick in the pants sometimes.

Hey, I used part of Flexible Spending on my Lap Band surgery. I took out a credit card advance to pay the clinic. When I turn in my reciept to be reimbursed I had to have a letter from the doctor at the clinic why I needed surgery(which seemed crazy to me-well dah I'm to fat). So, my advice is to get a letter while your at the clinic to turn in for surgery reimbursement. Good Luck FYI- I'm Still thrilled with the medical care I received Connie

Well here's my two cents the hotel is pretty dumping, the van they sent to go to TJ that wasn't big enought to take all the people who had medical appts (the hotel picked me up from the airport in a larger van), My driver couldn't find the clinic we had to stop 3 different times for directions. Mary was very rude to me at check. I had made my reservation with Mary and was quoted a price with hotel and transportation and Mary said get quoted the weekly rate. But, I had only ever made a reservation for one night and faxed a copy of my flight arrangement the day I scheduled. At one point she said she would cancel my return transportation to the airport. After much pain and suffering Mary finally honored the Rate of $116.77 for hotel and transportation. Very unhappy in Washington. Connie

I've made a reservation for May 8th I'll let you know.

Dear Jennifer, Have you been exercising or are you able to? I'm a Newbie but it seems like the exercise is pretty key? I got my fingers crossed for you. Good Luck!

I called today and made a reservation for May 8, 2007 at this hotel (being a patient of Dr. Ortiz) and Mary quoted me even a better deal. Mary quoted $89 plus tax for one night hotel and transportation from the airport/hotel/clinic and return. SWEET =D>

So, since you've already been to this fill center can you give me some insite. How was it? Any problems finding your port? How many cc did you get? Was it scarey? I was banded on March 22, 2007 in Tijuana.

I went to a seminar that this facility on Friday, I liked him and if he would do after care producures that would be great. His price for the lap band and a year follow up care is $17,000. I will go to Mexico for the procedure so it would be great to have the fills done closer to home. Thank for the post.