Hi, I'm new to this forum. I am from NC. I was banded Oct 1, 2007 in TJ, MX by Dr. Ortiz. I have lost 50 pounds (including my pre-op diet), and I love my band! I have never had any trouble with it. I have had 3 fills and I'm at 3.3 cc's and I have pretty good restriction. I think maybe in another few months I will go in for another adjustment to try to REALLY get to me "sweet spot". I will be going back to TJ around my one year bandiversary to have a fill under flouro, just to be sure all is OK with everything!

Hi Grammy and welcome! We are glad you found us. Wow, 50 pounds already! You are doing fabulous.

Hi Grammy!

Thanks for your post! I haven't gotten my surgery yet but am planning on using Dr. Ortiz as well. Glad to hear your experience is going well! I have heard wonderful things are Dr. Ortiz and his clinic so I am looking forward to making a "run for the border" soon! I am paying the surgery myself so I'm in "save" mode right now. Hoping for a surgery date in the summer!

Please keep us posted on how you're doing! :smile2:

See Ya!

Emily