Hi --

I posted this before, but I may have not been as specific as I should have been.....I'm not so much worried about the travel as I am about the actual surgery, and being alone in the hotel after the lap-band has been placed. I have the surgery on August 27 with Dr. Ortiz in Tijuana.

Has anyone else done this on their own?

Thank you so much,

Blue

Yeah, my biggest fear was blowing the 3 day liquid pre op diet and having to cancel surgery. I didn't realize how often I eat unconsciously. I'm not a gum chewer, so unless I was drinking my meals I kept sugarless gum in my mouth, then when I'd grab something (food) to stick in my mouth I had to remember why on earth I was chewing gum. Sounds silly but it worked.

So i wanted to get your opinion. I am planning on returning to work on monday after saturday surgery. I just sit all day so it is not intense. Based on your amount of pain, do you think I will be okay? I have a high pain tolerance I think. I had my wisdom teeth pulled without pain meds. Thanks for helping! Keep us updated on your progress.

AZ you'll do great!

Fernandina- dis you get pain meds to take home or did you not need them?

Hey guys, saw your thread, just wondering why you chose the

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As opposed to dr kuri?

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I'm going to Dr Kuri on November 7. I was going to go to another dr who is allot cheaper but the RN for dr Kuri talked me out of it she said that they don't practice in a real hospital but a stored front clinic??

I'm going to Dr Kuri on November 7. I was going to go to another dr who is allot cheaper but the RN for dr Kuri talked me out of it she said that they don't practice in a real hospital but a stored front clinic??

That's crazy! I am off to dr ortiz... Decided on the plication:)

That's crazy! I am off to dr ortiz... Decided on the plication:)

keep us informed. every minute you can, what is going on. Im half tempted. the plication doesnt sound bad either. good luck! Sandy

I have to say..huge fan of Dr.Ortiz, I have heard great things about both, but it was a private hospital which I loved. Good luck to you!!!