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I am scheduled for surgery with Dr. Ortiz on July 24th. I will be flying in the evening before out of Tulsa. My name is Heather, if any one else will be there at that time Holla back.

Hey ....Me and my sister are coming for our first fill on July 24th....arriving on the 23rd, fill on the 24th, departing the eve of the 24th...maybe we'll see you there?! Are you staying @ the Lucerna?

Will SOMEONE please schedule their surgery for July 25th??? Arriving on the 24th?

Am I the only one for that day??? I am going to be all alone and need a friend! Remember,

what happens in Mexico STAYS in Mexico---it ain't no body's business!!!!--Karen MT

Hey Halo....Me and my sister are coming for our first fill on July 24th....arriving on the 23rd, fill on the 24th, departing the eve of the 24th...maybe we'll see you there?! Are you staying @ the Lucerna?

Hi,

How much cash did you take with you to Mexico. Did you leave it in USD or did you convert to pesos?

Thanks,

Laura

BE CAREFULL WITH CC...I BROUGHT ONLY $40 CASH THINKING I WOULD JUST GO TO AN ATM WHEN I GOT THERE...IT WAS A CONFUSING MESS!!! IT WAS IN SPANISH FIRST OF ALL (DUH) BUT WHEN I TRIED TO PULL OUT $50 I GOT 50 PESOS ($5.00 US) lol SO THEREFORE IT COST ME $7.00 US DOLLARS TO WITHDRAW $5.00!!! LOL I WAS A LITTLE AGGREVATED BUT IT REALLY WAS KIND OF COMICAL... PLUS IF YOU HAVE SMALL BILLS, IT IS EASIER TO BARGAIN WITH THE STORES AND STREET VENDORS... HAVE A SAFE TRIP...GOOD LUCK TO YOU!!!!

Try to avoid junk food. You can eat those microwavable meals like Lean Cuisine or South Beach. Some have a lot of protien too. Also, you can eat a protein bar for breakfast or some eggs. Just watch out for bread as it seems to get stuck and chew meat up before you swallow. I didn't realize how uncomfortable it is to swallow meat that you haven't chewed up enough. Take it slow!

Good luck!

Thanks for the tip!!!

Hi,

My name is Jan and I live in Land o'lakes, Fl., just north of Tampa. I was banded on Nov. 17,06 and have lost 18 lbs so far. I'd love to get togther with other bandsters. Let's plan something!

jan

oooppps...I sent this same message to the wrong person... she's probbably thing "what the..." anyway I am from Wesley Chapel,FL!!! (right behind the Super Target on BBD!!! we're neighbors!!!

I'm going to to TJ on the 13th of January. Got a pretty good fare out of Orlando. After that I will probably go to Fill Centers USA. There are I think 5 in Florida, but the closest to me is Tampa/St. Pete. Still about a 4 hour drive, but I can't do those round trips too often - too old for a 25 hour day, plus the driving time to and from the airport, so closer to 28.

Yeah LOL FL!!! I'm in Wesley Chapel!!! Right behind the Super Target on BBD!!!! ooops...nevermind wrong person!!! but were still pretty close...LOL

Somebody!!! HELP!!! Today is my 1st day that I can eat solids but I am confused about food choices!!! I know I'm supposed to eat in order,

PROTIEN, GREENS,FRUITS,CARBS, but do Istill eat only 4 oz? and do I HAVE to eat all those thing @ every meal? Like today for lunch....is Pasta w/ red sauce ok? I'm SOOOOO confused!!! HELP!!! Iknow I need to get 30gm of Protien but can I drink that, I am not a big Meat person....except fot Chicken and McDonalds and I'm sure Mcd's is out of the question....LOL

Thanks in advance for your help,

Tracy

I know how you feel! Sometimes I feel trapped in a fat persons body because I am so ready for this fat to drop off. However, I remember that it has only been a few weeks. Loosing 10 pounds in one week doesn't happen very often. Don't be discouraged as long as you are loosing weight. My goal is to loose 8 pounds per month. That would be 96 pounds in one year. I would be happy with 70 pounds in a year or even 50 so just be happy that you are loosing.

I've lost a total of 17 pounds so far and I had surgery on Feb 9th. I was hoping that I would be down 25 pounds or more by now but we have to be patient. Our bodies are trying to figure out why they aren't getting more calories so they hang onto the stored fat. This changes eventually so just hang in there and stick to the plan!

Congratulations on you weight loss so far!!! =D>

THANK YOU FOR THE ENCOURAGEMENT...AND YOUR RIGHT, 10 LBS IS NOTHING TO SCOFF AT, RIGHT?! I GUESS I JUST HAD UNREALISTIC EXPECTATIONS...I WILL TRY TO BE MORE PATIENT...

If you're bmi is very high you will lose weight faster but everyone usually tapers off to a more moderate rate as they drop. One to two pounds a week is phenomenal over the long haul (remember every pound is 3500 calories so if you are losing 2 lbs you are cutting out 7000 calories!) 1-2 pounds is the average docs are looking for. some lose more, some lose less.

Some poor souls like me can't even get that off in a few months - everyone is different. I would be jumping for joy if i lost 10lbs already - you aren't even suppossed to lose weight until after your first fill. I've only lost 13 pounds in over 15months.

Be happy and relax.

I KNOW YOU'RE PROBABLY RIGHT...THANKS FOR THE HELP...IN THE MEAN TIME I AM WORKING ON COUNTING MY BLESSINGS RATHER THAN WISHING FOR MORE, MORE, MORE...LOL

Hello! I am also a nurse in the US. I work in a somewhat new, fairly large hospital on the Progressive Care Unit...We see alot of post surgical (open hearts) on our floor and I have to tell you, after seeing Dr. Ortiz' office/clinic "My hospital" looks like a dump...I was extremely pleased with his facility & staff...My husband and co-workers called me crazy for going to TJ for surgery, but now with 20/20 hindsite- I wouldn't go anywhere else. I love Dr ortiz and all of his staff!!! They Rock!!!

Hi everyone....I'm new to this forum, I was just banded 2/19/07 and I have lost 10 lbs the first week, but now this week only lost 2lbs...Lori told me not to get discouraged but can't help but think I am going to be fat forever!!! (