I am scheduled to be banded by Dr Ortiz on May 21st- after todays news (google- CNN TJ Kidnap) I am scared!!

Has anyone recently gone to TJ?

How far is the clinic from the border? How is security??

Are there any major discomforts with the Sleeve that you have noticed or heard of?:thumbup:

Not really. I've had my revision to a sleeve for months now (this is an old thread) and I love it. I wish I would have done a sleeve the first time around. It's easier, no fills, no unfills, no getting stuck, no barfling, sliming, or foaming. Just an itty bitty stomach. I love it.

Not really. I've had my revision to a sleeve for months now (this is an old thread) and I love it. I wish I would have done a sleeve the first time around. It's easier, no fills, no unfills, no getting stuck, no barfling, sliming, or foaming. Just an itty bitty stomach. I love it.

Wasa,

I am really greatfull to you for sharing your experience. Especially since I too am a former "Band" patient from Mexico. My Sergion really left me "messed up" and I don't know what to do or where to turn. I have had the pleasure of actually meeting your Dr. Dr.Aceves and he was was very patient and caring but I just don't know what to do. Also today I heard there was more unrest in TJ and that the cheif of police was fired by the Mayor. I have Kiaser ins through my job but they just want to do the bypass and the band.

I really need some help if anyone cares, I cannot sit down without pain since my band removal surgery 12/06. I only weight at that time 138lbs at 5'10" and have had the pain sitting since. somebody please, please, help me..:frown::biggrin: