I am having a lap band to sleeve revision. In 2004 Dr. Ortiz placed my lapband and I lost 80 lbs. Then in 2010 my appendix ruptured and I became septic and they had to remeove my band. :-( 2 months later I was in a car accident and injured my back causing me to become immobile. Over the last 2 years I have gained back 75 lbs. I now weigh 225, and am in constant pain in my back and feet. I am really hoping getting the weight off again will ease the pain and allow me to begin exercising again. Since I have been through a surgery with OCC before and also because I have 3 kids at home, I will be traveling alone.

I have travelled alone to see Dr Ortiz twice and had no problems either time. You are in good hands as you know.

The most difficult thing I encountered was that I had to use my room key to turn on lights in my hotel room.

Thanks for the encouragement! I am really excited to get the sleeve done and get back to losing weight! Funny about the key! Thanks for the heads up about the lights!

I just had surgery on the 4th with Dr. Ortiz I had the sleeve done. I went with family but they are so very well organized with the suttles and the hotels that I'm sure you will go great traveling alone. I stayed at the Lucerna hotel and I loved it. Very nice. Although I know the Marriot is of course very nice as well. Good Luck with surgery.