CaliGirl

2 lean cuisines and one protein shake a day. I lost 13 lbs in one week. Oh and brisk walk 30 mins a day

My mom told me that she would pay me $5 for every pound I lost because I was 245, now I am within 15 lbs of her. She is eating those words now.

Got banded by Dr. Ortiz July 16, 2010. Date of surgery 223. But before pre-op diet I was 240. Today 157. Happy, healthy and so ELATED with my decision. I would do it over again in a heart beat!!!!

I use the BlendTec from Costco.

All vendors prefer US dollars. You need to take a taxi to the mall $5 each way. Do not pay the taxi drivers more. The Marriott is not very close to the mall. Can you change your reservations to the Lucerna? That is walking distance to OCC and the mall and is a much nicer hotel. The Marriott is in a not very nice neighborhood. The Lucerna is in the financial district with lots of restaurants within walking distance and even a Starbucks:) across the street. I have stayed at the Marriott once and the Lucerna three times. I wish someone would have told me this before I stayed at the Marriott, also go to Revolution Ave. Another $5.00 taxi trip with lots of souvenir shops. I have been to Tijuana 15 times now and drive in from my home in California so I have tons of experience there.

Hey that's what I was gonna name my book, "Bandwagon". LOL

Has anyone read : Lap-Band for Life by Dr. Ariel Ortiz?

I am gonna order mine tonight as well. Thanks. I am going to need it through the holidays. My daughter baked cookies for the 2nd time this week. The only way for me to hide is to go for a walk. Then I have plates of cookies all over my kitchen. Need some courage till this passes.

http://articles.lati...-death-20110924 Another Lap Band death from 1-800-GET THIN. I am so very happy I went to Mexico and not some uneducated Dr in California. I actually called this 1-800-getthin number to ask how much it was. They gave me the run around and told me they would have a Dr in my area call me. They are actually just a referral service. Similar to the 1-800-dentist campaign. The Dr that called me also wouldn't give me a price over the phone. After getting very frustrated I found a Dr in Orange County (where I live) that told me $18,000. That's when I made my appt with OCC. Since July 2010 I have lost 78 lbs. I am getting so close to goal and thrilled with my results. Thanks to Dr Ortiz and the whole team at OCC.

The Lucerna is a lot nicer than the Marriott. It is closer to OCC, shopping and super yummy food for your companions. Never pay more than $5 for a taxi. Some may try to rip you off. Make sure to visit Revolution Ave before you return home.

You don't have any fill at this point. But you don't want to traumatize your new tummy by gulping down gobs of liquids. Sip, sip, sip no gulping or chugging. I have never heard of anyone stretching their pouch by liquids only by over eating and not following the guide lines.

First of all, change your reservations to the Lucerna, the pool is amazing and the rooms are very clean. It is walking distance to OCC, near the mall and by my favorite taco place "Baja Sonora". I stayed at the Marriott my first trip to TJ and wont do that again. I was not impressed. Not to mention it's not in the greatest of neighborhood's and we couldn't find anything within walking distance. Just my 2 cents worth

I just had plastic surgery and thought it would be better for me to go to a recovery house in Mexico afterwards rather than be alone in a hotel. Well I found a recovery house and stayed two nights and it was aweful. The dogs jumped on me after my TT, the lady running the house was mad that she eroded her band and talked bad about LapBand for two days solid. I called my PS Dr and asked if he could suggest another recovery home. Well now I'm at Club Medical. The couple that own and operate the home are very passonate about their patients. They are from California and are fluent in both languages. All of your meals are healthy, LapBand friendly and sooooo delicious. I wish I knew about this place before I got my band. They provide airport service, DR appt transportation, shopping trips, etc. Here is there information clubmedical.org