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Hi all, I also have a lapband by Dr. Ortiz 2/09 and am having lots of problems. I was treated very well by Dr. Ortiz. I just contacted there office in regards to revision and was quoted $9,000 for removal and the sleeve. Hope this helps...

Just thought I would try and keep this thread alive. Any bandsters that are in the area and would like to get together please post. Hopefully we can arrange something.

Hi Spincan... Where r you going for fills? I require my first one and have not been successful in finding someone to do fills in Toronto... Thanks

Hi Mom101, I was banded in TJ and have been having a problem finding a fill nurse in the Toronto area. Could you please post the information.. Thank you

Hi Madison, I didn't have a problem but I did keep myself hydrated. Only drinking Water or having some Protein. Both my flights were over 3 hours. Just wear comfortable clothes and ensure you have something to drink with a bit of protein as you will need some to keep up your energy. I hope things work out well. How are you doing otherwise?

Hello Gumbo, Thank you. I do feel that I am very lucky as I am doing well. Not hungry and not in any pain. I picked up some liquid tylenol in the States and really have no need for it. I am still trying to figure out what to do for the fills. There are fill centers in USA in Troy... about a 4 hour drive..or I have heard of Dr. s in Montreal or Ottawa...Toronto does not seem to have anything. They won't touch a Mexican patient. I take great powdered Vitamins called Green+ Multi made by Genuine Health. Otherwise I am just following the liquid diet closely. How are you feeling today?

Hi Everyone, I was also banded on the 23rd and I feel great. I was out the first night and was released from OCC in the morning. I am still on fluids and not hungry. I had a little bit of trouble at night but a heating pad helped out a lot. I flew on the 26th and had a horrible journey home. I am thankful I was not being bothered by anything as I was stranded in St. Paul for the evening. Had flights cancelled and delayed multiple times, held on the plane twice. I was heading for Buffalo to get my car and drive back to Guelph, Ontario but there were not flights for two days so I took a flight to Toronto and had to drive to Buffalo today to get my car and come back... What a journey. I am trying to stick to liquid as long as possible as I was told mushies will stretch your pouch. Hope everyone else is also doing well!

Welcome Madison 2272, We have the same surgery date. A lot of great information on here. I can't wait to have it all behind me... Are you on any pre op diet? Wildfire

Hello, I am booked for February 23rd in Mexico. I am from Ontario, Canada. Get ready to start the pre op diet..

Hello all, I am booked for February 23rd. Very excited. I like February Foxes! Anyone else booked for the same time?

Hello, I'm from Guelph, On and have scheduled my surgery in TJ for Feb 23... I cant wait..