Sandflea Posted March 16, 2007 Report Share Posted March 16, 2007 Hey all of you! I am scheduled April 13th. I have a major scheduling conflict with work and need the following friday the 20th. Anyone scheduled for that date that would like an earlier date and would be willing to trade dates? I haven't spoken with Lori yet, I will call her tomorrow and she may be able to change the date anyway, but I thought I'd put this out there just in case. I would love to go asap but work is an issue. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandflea Posted March 16, 2007 Report Share Posted March 16, 2007 Hey all of you!I am scheduled April 13th. I have a major scheduling conflict with work and need the following friday the 20th. Anyone scheduled for that date that would like an earlier date and would be willing to trade dates? I haven't spoken with Lori yet, I will call her tomorrow and she may be able to change the date anyway, but I thought I'd put this out there just in case. I would love to go asap but work is an issue. Thanks! OK, so just an update....Lori was able to reschedule me to the 20th. If anyone would like my date on the 13th please contact her and see if it is still available. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiBaby71 Posted March 23, 2007 Report Share Posted March 23, 2007 Are there any April surgery dates out there? I am scheduled for surgery on April 18th. I will arrive in TJ on April 17th. GiBaby71 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beery Posted March 24, 2007 Report Share Posted March 24, 2007 Are there any April surgery dates out there? Hello! I am Annette - My surger is set with Dr. Ortiz on April 19th and I am really scared. I have to go by myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzy Posted March 24, 2007 Report Share Posted March 24, 2007 HI April Surgery patients, I just scheduled my surgery for April 20th and have to say I was really nervous about getting it done in Mexico. I went an saw a Dr here in AZ and it was going to cost me $16500 to get it done. I was going to spend the money and do it but after doing a search on the Internet found a this website about Dr Ortiz that talked about the fact that he had pioneered it here in the US and many other places. And there on the website was a picture of Dr Ortiz and the Dr I had just seen here in AZ. So then I talked to my hubby and my mother who has had plastic surgery in Mexico and we were convinced this is the way to go. So now I have to lose 30lbs by surgery day and since Wed when I booked my appt I am done 5.5lbs lets just hope I can do the other 24.5 lbs. I am so scared and excited at the same time. Now I feel like its the waiting game. I wish I could just go and do it tomorrow and be done with it. But Dr said I had to lose the wait first. I went to bed starving last night. But I feel its something I really want then I'm going to do everything I can to be able to get it. Wish you all great success! Janet - AZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiBaby71 Posted March 25, 2007 Report Share Posted March 25, 2007 HI April Surgery patients,I just scheduled my surgery for April 20th and have to say I was really nervous about getting it done in Mexico. I went an saw a Dr here in AZ and it was going to cost me $16500 to get it done. I was going to spend the money and do it but after doing a search on the Internet found a this website about Dr Ortiz that talked about the fact that he had pioneered it here in the US and many other places. And there on the website was a picture of Dr Ortiz and the Dr I had just seen here in AZ. So then I talked to my hubby and my mother who has had plastic surgery in Mexico and we were convinced this is the way to go. So now I have to lose 30lbs by surgery day and since Wed when I booked my appt I am done 5.5lbs lets just hope I can do the other 24.5 lbs. I am so scared and excited at the same time. Now I feel like its the waiting game. I wish I could just go and do it tomorrow and be done with it. But Dr said I had to lose the wait first. I went to bed starving last night. But I feel its something I really want then I'm going to do everything I can to be able to get it. Wish you all great success! Janet - AZ Hi Jazzy, You will be okay, like you I have some weight to lose prior to surgery on the 17th. Just do the best you can and try drinking more water. Water will fill you up temporaily. There is a brand called life water made by SOBE that doesn't taste that bad. It has some calories but vitamins as well. I have been drinking it and have been able to curb my appetite that way. Good luck, GiBaby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camille Posted March 25, 2007 Report Share Posted March 25, 2007 My mom and I are scheduled for April 11th. We actually went down to TJ to visit the facility and Dr. Ortiz and staff a week and a half ago - After all the research I have done in this space and looking at all the specialists who have done a large volume of lap bands - I am now convinced that we are making the right choice by choosing Dr. Ortiz. It was easy to get a cab to the facility - so I now have no worries about getting there for my fills as well. All in all I had the same worries about getting this done in Mexico - but after conducting an intensive reference check with many who have been to Dr. Ortiz as well as visiting the office, meeting the staff, seeing the facilities -my fears have been put to rest. Good luck and more to come from mom and I as we have our surgery on the 11th. Camille Hi Jazzy,You will be okay, like you I have some weight to lose prior to surgery on the 17th. Just do the best you can and try drinking more water. Water will fill you up temporaily. There is a brand called life water made by SOBE that doesn't taste that bad. It has some calories but vitamins as well. I have been drinking it and have been able to curb my appetite that way. Good luck, GiBaby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandflea Posted March 26, 2007 Report Share Posted March 26, 2007 HI April Surgery patients,I just scheduled my surgery for April 20th and have to say I was really nervous about getting it done in Mexico. I went an saw a Dr here in AZ and it was going to cost me $16500 to get it done. I was going to spend the money and do it but after doing a search on the Internet found a this website about Dr Ortiz that talked about the fact that he had pioneered it here in the US and many other places. And there on the website was a picture of Dr Ortiz and the Dr I had just seen here in AZ. So then I talked to my hubby and my mother who has had plastic surgery in Mexico and we were convinced this is the way to go. So now I have to lose 30lbs by surgery day and since Wed when I booked my appt I am done 5.5lbs lets just hope I can do the other 24.5 lbs. I am so scared and excited at the same time. Now I feel like its the waiting game. I wish I could just go and do it tomorrow and be done with it. But Dr said I had to lose the wait first. I went to bed starving last night. But I feel its something I really want then I'm going to do everything I can to be able to get it. Wish you all great success! Janet - AZ Hi Janet, I am also scheduled on the 20th. I'm supposed to loose 25-30lb too. I've been on it for two weeks lost 13LBS but am starting to plato. I am so hungry! The green veggies help but I am sick of them. Plus, I worry about so much green veggies and the issue with increased risk of clotting due to the high Vit K. Good luck with the preop diet and hope to see you down there. Sandy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiBaby71 Posted March 26, 2007 Report Share Posted March 26, 2007 My mom and I are scheduled for April 11th. We actually went down to TJ to visit the facility and Dr. Ortiz and staff a week and a half ago - After all the research I have done in this space and looking at all the specialists who have done a large volume of lap bands - I am now convinced that we are making the right choice by choosing Dr. Ortiz. It was easy to get a cab to the facility - so I now have no worries about getting there for my fills as well. All in all I had the same worries about getting this done in Mexico - but after conducting an intensive reference check with many who have been to Dr. Ortiz as well as visiting the office, meeting the staff, seeing the facilities -my fears have been put to rest. Good luck and more to come from mom and I as we have our surgery on the 11th.Camille It is great that you took the time to do through research before selecting a doctor that you are comfortable with. My best friend had hers done first and I am following suit. Let us know how things go and hang in there. GiBaby71 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camille Posted March 26, 2007 Report Share Posted March 26, 2007 Thanks - good luck to you as well - I wish it were tomorrow! It is great that you took the time to do through research before selecting a doctor that you are comfortable with. My best friend had hers done first and I am following suit. Let us know how things go and hang in there.GiBaby71 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cauleen Posted March 28, 2007 Report Share Posted March 28, 2007 I just picked 4/6 as my date! I'm April 6th, too. See ya there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Dove Posted March 28, 2007 Report Share Posted March 28, 2007 Are there any April surgery dates out there? I my surgery date is April 18. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiBaby71 Posted March 29, 2007 Report Share Posted March 29, 2007 I my surgery date is April 18. That is mine as well. I hope we will have the opportunity to meet and form a support circle of our own. My name is Regina and I will see you there. GiBaby71 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelav Posted March 30, 2007 Report Share Posted March 30, 2007 Are there any April surgery dates out there? Hello everyone I am a new member. My date is April 9th, it just can't get here fast enough. I wish I could sleep until it's time to leave because I am so anxious. I am 36 years old 5'2 at 196 lbs my goal is 130 lbs. I want to know anyone who has a similar profile. Angela Valentine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teri Posted March 30, 2007 Report Share Posted March 30, 2007 Hello everyone I am a new member. My date is April 9th, it just can't get here fast enough. I wish I could sleep until it's time to leave because I am so anxious. I am 36 years old 5'2 at 196 lbs my goal is 130 lbs. I want to know anyone who has a similar profile. Angela Valentine Hi Angela We have similar profiles. I was at 185, and 5'2 - 5'3 depending on who measures. Thought I was always 5'2, until the clinic measured me at 5'3. (?) and also want to get down to 130 or so. Maybe more. I'm older then you though, 48. Believe it or not, your wanting to sleep until surgery was exactly like I felt, being so anxious. LOL Good Luck to you and happy losing!! Teri Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiBaby71 Posted March 30, 2007 Report Share Posted March 30, 2007 Hello everyone I am a new member. My date is April 9th, it just can't get here fast enough. I wish I could sleep until it's time to leave because I am so anxious. I am 36 years old 5'2 at 196 lbs my goal is 130 lbs. I want to know anyone who has a similar profile. Angela Valentine My profile is almost like yours. I am 36 year old, 5'2" and 211 lbs. I am hoping to be down to 200lbs when my surgery date rolls around. My date is April 18th. Keep in touch we could become buddies across the internet! GiBaby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Dove Posted March 31, 2007 Report Share Posted March 31, 2007 That is mine as well. I hope we will have the opportunity to meet and form a support circle of our own. My name is Regina and I will see you there.GiBaby71 Regina, That would be great! I hope we can all meet up and be as Beery put it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelav Posted April 1, 2007 Report Share Posted April 1, 2007 My profile is almost like yours. I am 36 year old, 5'2" and 211 lbs. I am hoping to be down to 200lbs when my surgery date rolls around. My date is April 18th. Keep in touch we could become buddies across the internet!GiBaby This support is exactly what you need before the surgery. I am not really sure how much i am suppose to loose pre-op. The diet is working but I am irritable and hungry. My children and husband are getting the worst of it. But they are so supportive. Good luck on the 16th keep in touch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiBaby71 Posted April 1, 2007 Report Share Posted April 1, 2007 Regina,That would be great! I hope we can all meet up and be as Beery put it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiBaby71 Posted April 1, 2007 Report Share Posted April 1, 2007 This support is exactly what you need before the surgery. I am not really sure how much i am suppose to loose pre-op. The diet is working but I am irritable and hungry. My children and husband are getting the worst of it. But they are so supportive. Good luck on the 16th keep in touch. I can understand exactly what you mean. I am trying to quit smoking and loose 11lbs prior to my date. I is not easy and is a very frustrating process. Hang in there and I will do the same. I think I will come back here and chat if things get too bad. GiBaby71 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michele Posted April 1, 2007 Report Share Posted April 1, 2007 I'm April 6th, too. See ya there! Hi, I am April 6th, as well. I will be coming in late Thursday night from Arizona. I hope to meet you both. Michele Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathyInOrlando Posted April 1, 2007 Report Share Posted April 1, 2007 Are there any April surgery dates out there? Kathy Longwood, Florida Date of banding: 04/27/07 Dr. Daryl D. Wier - ORMC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnlyMe Posted April 1, 2007 Report Share Posted April 1, 2007 OMG OMG OMG =D> Surgery is less than a week away!!!! I am sooo excited! How is everyone else doing with their pre-op diets? I've lost 7 lbs of the 12 lbs I need to lose. I stalled there for a bit and keep losing and gaining the same 2 lbs. I finally broke down and spoke to Dr. Miranda. She recommended that I take chromium picolate and I've been losing ever since! YAY! I look forward to meeting all the April 4th & 5th bandsters!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camille Posted April 1, 2007 Report Share Posted April 1, 2007 My mom and I are schedule for April 11th. It seems like I am just waiting around for the time to pass. We are both very excited. My mom has already lost teh weight Dr. Miranda suggested so she isn't really struggling with the pre-op diet - she jut needs to maintain the level. Me on the other hand have been doing the 12 day prior diet - to be honest it really hasn't been bad! I guess it is easier to diet when you know you have a great new tool coming that will help you keep it off this time. I don't own a scale - will need to invest in one now that the numbers will be going downward! But I have followed it to a T and I am sure I will bebelow what Dr. M. recommended. If there is anyone else schedule for the 11th - I would love to hear from you! Can't wait! Camille Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beery Posted April 1, 2007 Report Share Posted April 1, 2007 My mom and I are schedule for April 11th. It seems like I am just waiting around for the time to pass. We are both very excited. My mom has already lost teh weight Dr. Miranda suggested so she isn't really struggling with the pre-op diet - she jut needs to maintain the level. Me on the other hand have been doing the 12 day prior diet - to be honest it really hasn't been bad! I guess it is easier to diet when you know you have a great new tool coming that will help you keep it off this time. I don't own a scale - will need to invest in one now that the numbers will be going downward! But I have followed it to a T and I am sure I will bebelow what Dr. M. recommended.If there is anyone else schedule for the 11th - I would love to hear from you! Can't wait! Camille Hi Camille! Congrats on you upcoming surgery! I am also scheduled for April - April 18th. I haven't started my diet yet, too early. But unfortunately I have been stressing so much that I am gaining weight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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