Hi Stormy,

I know how you feel, I was very concerned about going to Mexico for my surgery. My family was having a hissy fit! After I spent months reading about Dr. Ortiz and his patients I started feeling more and more confident.

I am happy to report that I was Banded by Dr. Ortiz on July 29th. I have lost a total of 20 lbs as of this morning and I have nothing but great things to say about him and his staff. Everything went so smooth it was amazing... we flew in, they picked us up and took us to our room (which was very nice), the next morning they took us to the hospital,(where I got to visit with about 5 gals that had surgery the day before... they were walking around and feeling fine). I got my labs done, then they prepped me for the surgery, Dr. Ortiz came in and talked with us for about 20 minutes. They took me in for the procecdure and the next thing I know I was back in my room, banded, and feeling fine. The next day they picked up my husband and brought him to the hospital, we got checked out and were toted back to the hotel. We had dinner by the pool... it was great. He had pasta (he's Mr. skinny... ggggrrrrrrrr) and I had chicken broth! I was really just a little sore, nothing like the 2 previous abdominal surgeries I had in the past. They took us back to the airport the next morning... and that was it.

Unbelievably smooth! You will do great. If "I" can do the pre-op diet any one can... I was the M&M queen and ate constantly!

I haven't had pizza or pasta in days... and well, I'm still alive! (I would have never believed it was possible)

Good luck to you, I can't wait to hear your good report!

LaJana

Thank you so much, I really need encouragment right now. I will keep you up to date. Thanks again