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I was banded in 2006 and loved it. it worked perfectly and I lost 100 pounds. I then came back to OCC in 2014 and had tummy tuck (perfect results). but I had to have my band taken out last year and have regained some of the weight. I am getting my sleeve in a few weeks on march 30th . I trust the OCC team COMPLETELY, and am so excited for this next phase of my life.

I got the lap band done by Dr. Ortiz. and after I lost exactly 100 lbs I got a tummy tuck (also lipo sculpt, and breast lift) at OCC - all I can say is WOW!!!! since my tummy tuck I have lost and additional 34 lbs- I think it is because I can exercise more effectively- I LOVE the way I look and feel. please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. I HIGHLY recommend this surgery if you are a good candidate- it is the perfect reward for yourself after a major lifestyle change/ weight loss.

I plan to have tummy tuck, body contouring, possible breast lift and a neck lift at OCC soon. I go this Monday for a face to face consult with the Doctor. is it true that they will unfill my band? I am a little afraid of being sent home too early as I have no one to go with me or help me once I get home. any advise will be greatly appreciated

Help? I was banded by Dr.Ortiz 8/17/07 with a 10 cc band. I have lost 60 lbs and have 60 more to lose. I had not lost any weight at all for about 9 weeks even though I have been doing everything right. - I thought 9 weeks was a long time for a plateau so yesterday I went in yesterday to see if I needed a final fill. ( I had my first fill at OCC and have 8.3 cc total in now) My fill doctor uses flouro and yesterday she told me I had stretched my pouch "just slightly". She recommended liquids only for 5 days- little drinks at a time- and after 5 days to go back to eating what I was before but never more than 1/4 cup of fod at a time. She is a wonderful doctor but I trust Dr.Ortiz more. What does he suggest I do? Also, should I go back to my fill doctor after a month or two to see if I was able to shrink it?

Hi Everybody, I have a question for the doctor- I was banded by Dr. Ortiz on 8/17/07 with a 10 cc band - I got my first fill in TJ and have had 3 more fills since. I now have 8.2 cc's total. I have lost 60 lbs and have about 60 more to lose. I have not lost any weight at all for at least 9 weeks even though I have been doing everything right - I thought 9 weeks was a long time for a plateau so I went in yesterday to see if I needed a final fill- my fill Dr uses flouro and she said I have stretched my pouch "just slightly"- (she also gave me .1 more so now i have 8.3 total.) She recommended just liquids for 5 days - little drinks at a time- and after 5 days to go back to eatung like I should except not to eat more than 1/4 cup if food at a time. She is a wonderful doctor and I trust her very much but I trust dr Ortiz even more- what does he suggest I do?

i use dr stephanie eijsink.. she is in tyler texas every other weekend. her phone # is 903-520- 8847. her husband will answer the phone and make your appt. she is so sweet ! also she uses flouro and lidocaine so you dont feel the fill. each fill is $200 (cash) and after just 2 fills with her im at my sweet spot! she is a wonderful lady and very patient and helpful. she works in bryan/college station but lives in tyler so every other weekend she does fills on saturday mornings.

im so happy for you on getting your surgery soon. im happy because i know how good you will feel! the day after my surgery i went shopping for 5 hours in a row! and i felt great ! ( btw im 42 years old- banded by dr ortiz 8/17/07 - i ve had 3 fills so far and i think im at my sweet spot ) i have not been sick due to the band a single day! the liquid diet period that follows the surgery is very important and takes willpower but it is all worth it! i cherish my band every minute of every day! and now i still have food on my mind but its for all the right reasons- since i have only had my band for a little while i still marvel and how quickly i get full and i make sure that what little i do eat is good for me - i also was very worried about how i would be able to function after the surgery due to feeling VERY bad if i dont eat - blood sugar thing? but i did not experience that at ALL after surgery- in fact i was taking 6 different pills a day due to blood pressure and heart problems and now i only take 1 little pill every day- i am losing about one pound a week now. ( now that have had a few fills) my whole surgery experience was so amazing that my mother ( 61 yrs old ) had it done by dr ortiz in Oct. ( we went shopping the day after her surgery and we shopped for 6 hours!) she is doing great also! i am glad you are reading this forum because everyone on here is a 'real' person just like you. the more you read the more comfortable im sure you will be. in fact reading this forum is the reason i chose dr ortiz and the OCC ! this forum is still a great source of information and encouragement to me- so thank you!!!!!!! to everyone that contributes to it sorry for such a long post - i am so excited for you! please dont worry - you're gonna do great!

the sweet spot is when your band is filled just right- you can still eat enough to get all your protiens from food but you cannot overeat- of course you still have to eat the right foods- all the bad stuff will still go down like milkshakes, ice cream -cappacinos- mashed potatoes - chips and dip- ect. but you can only eat a small amount of meat and veggies. and of course follow all the rules of the band like taking small bites and chewing very well and not drinking with meals- and only zero calorie liquids at the 'sweet spot' we should lose about a pound or so a week

how can i tell if i'm at my sweet spot? i was banded in tj by dr ortiz 8/17/07 and had my first fill there also .. i got 3 cc's in my 10 cc band on 11/10/07. i got my second fill here in texas and got 2.2 cc's more for a total of 5.2 cc's in. on dec 8th i got 2. more cc's in for a total of 7.2 cc's in a 10 cc band. i think im at my sweet spot but i am not sure? in the morning i have very good restriction- i can drink 8 oz's protien drink and can barley get down a small scrambled egg. by noon i still have good restriction and have to really be careful to get down the small portion of meat and veggies that come in a weight watcher/lean cusine type frozen dinner. this wonderful restriction last way past 3 pm. at around 6 pm i can drink another 8 oz protien drink and eat some more meat or cheese but not more than 1/2 cup. is this what the "sweet spot" feels like? i am able to get all my protien in every day -- but i have NEVER pb'd or anything like that ( i can tell when i have not chewed enough though) i dont wont to be overfilled, but i guess i cant believe that it is just right after only 3 fills and no pb'ing. i thought it would be so many more fills because its a 10 cc band. the weight is slowly coming off now,(finally!) and i feel great. i understand that as i lose more i will probably need another fill or two - as i carry my fat in my middle/tummy area and still have alot left to lose ( 0ver 80 lbs from my goal) so is this it???

my appt is on the 12th too.. im so excited for you! she's the best

dr stephanie is in Tyler Texas every other weekend. she does my fills and i just LOVE her! she is so sweet and uses flouro - great price too! her husb will answer when you call (903) 520-8847 and he will make your appt for you. i had my first fill done in TJ but my last 2 have been by dr stephanie - she's so wonderful $200 ( cash only) includes flouro-

help? i was banded by dr ortiz in tj on 8/17/07 ( vg band) and had my first fill - 3 cc's on 10/04/07.. i have never pb'd or slimed or anything bad and my fill experience was wonderful. i am eating less and am not truly hungry for about 5 hours after i eat so i feel very good my fill right now. but will i be able to tell when its time for anothere fill? maybe after i lose more weight? i still have about 80 lbs more to lose and am pretty sure since i have a vg band i will need many more fills. i have already scheduled another fill for nov 20th, a month away.. should i get another fill yet? am losing weight very slowly but steady need advise please

Thank you soooo much for the info on cheap flights! i was able to locate some numbers fro Dr. Maese, he is located south of Dallas and is only about 2 hours from my home and uses flouro ! :)but of course i would love to go back to TJ and the OCC everytime. Dr Maese is located in Ferris Texas. i will get you his number if you like.