Calgirl

Calbris2 - I want to thank you for your wonderful instructions on how to take the Trolley to TJ. I was very nervous about it, but printed off your messages and it really was a breeze. The only problem I had was that when I got to the office there were 2 other women who had already been waiting over an hour for their fills. It would be another hour before the first one could get her fill and by this time it was clear that I was not going to make my late afternoon flight. Renee helped me change my flights so it all worked out but it sure made for a long day. I would sugges to Dr Ortiz (and I will write him), that the Fill Program could use a little beefing up with customer assistance. Not getting a confirmation or knowing where to go once I got to TJ caused a little tension. They could also do more with giving insturctions or options on how to get from SD to TJ on their web site. In fact, if they just took what you wrote it would work great! A section on their web site giving more info would really be good. It was so different from the time of surgery. Anyway, I got their in one piece and just one minute before my scheduled appt. time. And whoever talked about the long line at the border coming back was sure right. It looks very intimidating and liek it will take hours, but it went very fast! And there are lots of security folks around to help with any kind of question. The fill is great. I will not wait so long next time.

I have a quick question. I noticed that some of you have your name, the date you were banded and your weight loss, in blue, below your messages. How did you enter that info? Thanks

Thanks for all the help. I really appreciate it. I am a little nervous as I have not received any confirmation or call. Oh well...I will go and hope for the best. Calbris2, I am not staying overnight as I have to fly out to Tennessee on Tuesday for work. What happens if the fill is too tight? Will I need to go back to have it undone? It will be great if we get to meet. My fill is at noon and since I am not staying over night it may not work out, but you never know. I am hoping that this fill will help. I was banded in late May and lost about 10 lbs initially and have not lost anything since. I also can eat as much as I did before the band. It's a bit frustrating and I am hoping that by getting a fill, it will get me back on track. Thanks again

I go for a fill on Monday and all of a sudden I realized I am not sure where I am supposed to go. Do I go to Dr. Ortiz's office or the hospital where I was banded? I have not received any kind of confirmation. I am assuming I am on the schedule. Is this the way it was for any of you? Thanks

I read you rmessage about takin gthe bus, trolley and taxi and was wondering how long that took you? I am going for a fill in August and was planning on flying into San Diego in the morning, going to the office, having the fill and returning the same day to the airport. Is this reasonable? How long does the fill take? I had my surgery in late May and due to work have not been able to get to Tj for a fill. It is frustrating as I have not really lost any weight except for the 8 or so pounds in the very beginning and can eat as much now as I did before the surgery. Needless to say, I am looking forward to the fill. Thanks