stacy16

Can I ask please what are you doing exactly that has made you so successful? I was banded on 3/07 and have gained 5 pounds. My band is tight where I do have to watch what kinds of food to eat. I am just frustated at still being hungry all the time.:cool2:

I would have gone to Mexico either way. I chose Dr. Ortiz on his credentials not price. He is way more experienced than most doctors in the United States.

They all are very nice and Dr. Ortiz is a cutie! Plus he is a great surgeon.

Thanks for this thread. You guys have put some interseting ideas in my head.

<p>when I got a fill I barely felt the needle go in. I only felt the port move slightly but that was it. It is a breeze and only lasts about 15 min.</p> <p> </p> <p>Stacy</p>

I can gulp stuff down and I have had one fill. I don't feel too much restriction. Stacy

Wishbone spritzers are not too bad. I don't know if you have tried them. Stacy

I finally went for my first fill yesterday and got 2cc in my 10cc VG band which I know is hardly anything. When I was doing the barium swallow I could not tolerate 3cc or 2.5cc so he only put 2cc which was fine but I am still very hungry. My question is does it sometimes take time to feel the restriction or am I screwed until I get another fill? This would suck if I don't feel any restriction because I can't afford another fill until next month. Thanks, Stacy

I live in San Diego and as I was driving down the freeway I saw a van that had an ad for weight loss surgery in Mexico, so I decided to start researching. I had my band placed a month later. Stacy

I also went to Dr. Ortiz and I can say it was the cleanest facility I have ever been in. I had no complications and am very happy with my band. His web site is www.obesitycontrolcenter.com. Look him up and do your research! Stacy

So the trip would be $5,000? That's crazy. I can swim with dolphins in Mexico for 1,000.

Good! Of course you don't meet the weight criteria. Don't you read the posts from everyone else? Please take the information given to on these threads and make a better decision for your own health and safety.

What is really sad is if this person really goes through with this and she comes home with tons of problems and gets butchered. There is only so much you can do to help someone and open their eyes. Stacy

No other clinic would approve you, right? They only want your money and do not care about your health or safety.

Don't go to Betancourt!!