Hi everyone. Here is my stats

2/13/03

Dr Holloway

Scottsbluff, NE

303/227/150ish

Looks like you are doing wonderful! I will be banded in Scottsbluff on August 16th. Can't wait! Congratulations on your success!

Doesn't look lke there are many Nebraskan's here. I had my surgery in Sioux City, IA. But grew up in Northeast Nebraska.

I'm a fellow Nebraskan...........been living in Houston for 20 yrs....but a true "Red" Husker thru and thru...........had surgery here in Houston in Nov.

I live in Omaha. I'm being banded on the 20th of April by Dr. Ortiz in Mexico. I grew up in Texas, and have lived in California and Colorado.

Good luck with your surgery! I grew up in Omaha.....my parents still live there. They live on south 6th street near the Henry Doorly Zoo! Keep me updated on your surgery..................fellow husker!

I live in Gretna and hope to be banded at UNMC. Their support group meets tomorrow and I plan on going.

Just a quick update: I'm getting my first fill a week from today. Wish me luck!

Omamoon,

Wanted to wish you good luck and also ask where are you going for your fill?

Barb, I'm going back to Dr. Ortiz's office in Tijuana. I haven't tried to find a doctor for fills here in Omaha. I personally spoke with Dr. White at his seminar, and he stated he will not fill any patient banded anywhere else as he didn't want his practice to become a "fill center." He's a very nice guy, though. I let you know how my fill goes.

Janet,

Well, how was your trip? Heck, are you even back yet? Did your fill hurt? And who is Dr White with?

Barb, I got back into town on Saturday. My fill went great, and I'm on liquids for the next few days, then I'll see how solids go down after that. Dr. White works out of Immanuel. That's where I went for his WLS seminar. He does RNY, too. Most of the seminar attendees were there for that type of surgery. At that time, he told me he had placed 150 bands. He has a great surgery reputation, but I just was not comfortable with the low number of bands he has placed. That's why I went to Dr. Ortiz in TJ. I have nothing but good things to say about Dr. Ortiz and his staff!