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oh yeah, one more thing...credit card or cash for any phone calls you make in the hotel. Its not that expensive, but ive heard $10 -$20 bucks is fine...fyi..if you happen to already have pesos, you get a better deal!

Lori, please add throat spray incase the tube irratates a patients throat, and big oversized shirts, especially if flying..no buttons or zippers on shirts either. I have only heard (so far) of those items, from other posts, but it sounds like good adive...extra pillows especially the first night, to prop or use on the plane ride home.

Hi Karen, I am also being banded on October 12th by Dr. Ortiz. It is VERY reasurring to find others willing to share their adventure. I wish you good luck and a speedy recovery. >

Hi Octavia, Im going to be banded the day after you w/ Dr. Ortiz. Hopefully we'll run into each other! Definately lets keep posting here, as we take this journey together. Good Luck to you!

Hi Snowbird, I'm having surgery Oct. 12th. Maybe I'll see you there! Still in the nervous/anxious stage...but getting better. Good luck with your band.