Okay everyone! 8 days until I head to TJ and am needing suggestions as to what to bring. So far these have made it on my list:

1. loose fitting clothing (drawstring pants so the staff can have easy access) - wow that came out wrong

2. reading material

3. Snacks for my travel buddy

4. liquid tylenol and gas-x

5. e-mails and receipts

Any other recommendations?

Thanks!!!

Tina

You will love Dr. Ortiz and Dr. Martinez ..they are great doctors and hotties too. They both speak perfect english and so does their entire staff. Don't worry about a thing Mama Ortiz (Dr. Ortiz's mother) will take great care of you from the time you arrive until the time you leave. Everything on your list is everything I was told to bring and did. Oh except the book, I was told too but forgot but wish I had. Good Luck you you and let us know how it goes for you. Ortiz also has a new board for his patients to post I dont know if you are aware of it but here is the address

www.lapbandforum.com

it is very similar to this forum but all of Ortiz patients. However anyone can join I believe.

I was going to have my port removal with Dr. Ortiz and use him as my new doctor, but Dr. Kuri's schedule and prices worked better for me. I've heard rumors about both, but I'd personally let either of them operate on me.

Tina,

We are leaving tommorrow so I won't get another chance to look at the board. Can't wait to see you when you get there. I'll be the one trying not to pick up any of my kids.

Jane

Jane and Tina, Very best of luck to you! Hope your surgery is great, pain is minimal, and you'll feel like posting here soon.

Have a safe trip with the kids and I'm really looking forward to meeting you!!! Just think, we'll be saying we're banded really soon! I'm so excited! I'll be there in TJ on the 29th for pre-op, so I'll be on the look out for you at the Lucerna.

Best of luck with the surgery!