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.
__________________ TexasLady 11/17/05 Surgery Spiegel Dr. Laurent (current fills) 2007 - ready to finish 20lbs to go
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.
__________________ Janet
Banded 4/20/2006
Dr. Ortiz
06/02/2006 First Fill 1.8 cc in 10 cm band
07/11/2006 Second Fill
1.6 cc left from First Fill
Added .8 TOTAL FILL 2.4
01/31/2007 Emergency surgery to remove band and two/thirds of my stomach which had necrotized due to catastrophic slippage
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!
__________________ TexasLady 11/17/05 Surgery Spiegel Dr. Laurent (current fills) 2007 - ready to finish 20lbs to go
I live in Gretna and hope to be banded at UNMC. Their support group meets tomorrow and I plan on going.
__________________ Barb Banded March 20, 2007 UNMC, Omaha, NE H235/S223/C173/G135 5'0" Before tight size 22, now size 14 Down 50 lbs from surgery, 62 lbs from Jan 07.Only 38 to Goal
Just a quick update: I'm getting my first fill a week from today. Wish me luck!
__________________ Janet
Banded 4/20/2006
Dr. Ortiz
06/02/2006 First Fill 1.8 cc in 10 cm band
07/11/2006 Second Fill
1.6 cc left from First Fill
Added .8 TOTAL FILL 2.4
01/31/2007 Emergency surgery to remove band and two/thirds of my stomach which had necrotized due to catastrophic slippage
Omamoon,
Wanted to wish you good luck and also ask where are you going for your fill?
__________________ Barb Banded March 20, 2007 UNMC, Omaha, NE H235/S223/C173/G135 5'0" Before tight size 22, now size 14 Down 50 lbs from surgery, 62 lbs from Jan 07.Only 38 to Goal
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
Banded 4/20/2006
Dr. Ortiz
06/02/2006 First Fill 1.8 cc in 10 cm band
07/11/2006 Second Fill
1.6 cc left from First Fill
Added .8 TOTAL FILL 2.4
01/31/2007 Emergency surgery to remove band and two/thirds of my stomach which had necrotized due to catastrophic slippage
Janet,
Well, how was your trip? Heck, are you even back yet? Did your fill hurt? And who is Dr White with?
__________________ Barb Banded March 20, 2007 UNMC, Omaha, NE H235/S223/C173/G135 5'0" Before tight size 22, now size 14 Down 50 lbs from surgery, 62 lbs from Jan 07.Only 38 to Goal
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!
__________________ Janet
Banded 4/20/2006
Dr. Ortiz
06/02/2006 First Fill 1.8 cc in 10 cm band
07/11/2006 Second Fill
1.6 cc left from First Fill
Added .8 TOTAL FILL 2.4
01/31/2007 Emergency surgery to remove band and two/thirds of my stomach which had necrotized due to catastrophic slippage
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