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My experience in Mexico with Dr. Ortiz and the Lucerna Hotel - all excellent. I am lucky and able to return for my first fill at about 7 weeks. I felt exactly the same - oh why did I wait - from the moment I decided. I do know one thing, going thru the AHC, you were not guaranteed the lap approach - was possible to get the old style vertical band, open surgery until recently, that's one good reason to have waited.

JAC - What a wonderful resource you are! Almost making me look forward to tax time.....well, er... I am now into my 3rd week of liquids and haven't lost a pound in 5 or 6 days. I am definately not taking in too much - have you heard of not enough intake preventing loss? Should I be expecting losses during this healing time? What was your experience? I am definately more comfortable in my clothes, I have gained some "breathing room" for sure. I lost 12 pounds pre-op and 6 since surgery.

Ah, a like mind. I also chose to go to Dr. Ortiz after much research. I live just west of Edmonton, AB. I am very interested in the information you seem to have re: repayment from Alberta Health Care. Can you fill me in on how you achieved that and also, if you don't mind, who you are seeing for after care in Calgary. I was banded on Aug. 4th, so I am still on liquids, but overall, feel like a million bucks. Only lost 20 pounds so far, 12 on my own, pre-op, but haven't been hungry yet. Thanks for any help you offer. Maureen

Hi all, I was banded Monday, Aug 4th. It was a long trip home from Mexico to Canada, but GasX saved my day! that, and "walking it off" seemed to help. I was surprised that I haven't lost any pounds after 3 days of liquids!?? Anyone else have the same?