cabux

I had planned on an aftercare doc after I have my surgery in TJ, but when I had the money to pay them for a fill, I found out that their lawyers are deciding on wheather or not to take other docs patients. I called my second choice and low and behold, now they arent seeing other doctors patients. So, the first doctor I came to that would see me I made an appointment with. $325...Fill with no floro, he offered no nutritional advise or even what to eat after a fill. He is 3 hours away from me. I live in Mobile, Al so I can go to Panhandle of Florida, Mississippi or Louisiana. We get cheap airflights from here to Houston, but then I have to stay overnight and a taxi. HELP!!!! I know there has to be someone out there!!!

I have been going to a doctor on the other side of New Orleans, it is 2 hours from Mobile where I live. Dr. Mando. He charges 180.00 but no floro. He and his nurse Sylvia are both real nice.

Hey, you sound just like I did finding someone. It was a pain. Finally I got a name of a doctor in Kenner, La. Wagih Mando, phone is 504-464-8619. The person that told me about him has been twice for fills and I have been once. He does not use floro but hits it the first time. I really liked him and his office staff. I am going to him again first week in June. He charges $185.oo. He is in one of the Oshner hospitals on Esplanade west. Let me know how it goes if you go to him. Cheryl

Hey girl, First never, never assume. ASK! Then you can worry about the rest. Cheryl

I had my first fill of 1cc a week ago, still no difference. Does it take longer to make a difference? If not, I guess I will have fill #2.

My doctor only gave me 1cc and I have not been able to tell the difference. It has been one week, still can eat any and all I want.:huytsao

Dr. Avera in Ocean Springs 228-872-7277 but he charges $550.00 first visit and then $400.00 per fill. Dr. Hausman and group in Baton Rouge, they charge from 325.00 to $350.00 225-769-5028 which I went to for my first fill a few days ago. They just dont offer any aftercare besides fills. I am looking everyday to find someone that can give support besides the fills. I will let you know what I find. Oh, I live in Mobile, Al. Cheryl

Can all who have given prices tell me if you had surgery elsewhere besides the doctor who does you fills and what town you are having them done? Thanks, Cabux

I live in Mobile, 1 hour away. Are you getting fills in your area. I have not been yet, just banded 2-16. Was thinking of going to Covington, La which is an hour and a half away. He charges 1000.00 for a year, and you have to go to a diet class and have an upper gi. Were you self pay, I am. Wouldnt mind going to P'cola, it would be closer but have not heard of any doctors over there yet. Cheryl

I have heard that Dr. Thomas Lavin in Covington will do them. 1000.00 for a years worth, plus you have to go to a diet class and bring them an upper gi. cheryl

Some how I missed that I would be having the shoulder pain. Yep, it hurt, worse that the band insisions. Dr. Kelly said to keep on top of your pain meds. My pain was in upper left, so lying on my right side with my left arm stretched over my head seemed to help. Also, sitting upright and not leaning against the back of the bed. It took about 6 days for my to really go away. It seemed like the area got smaller, even though pain was at same level. Hope you do well. Cheryl

That is great, I know you are pleased. :clap2: Having a lower BMI I hope I wont have too much trouble losing. The future is scary!:paranoid But together we will all be hopeful, especially with results like you have had. Take care Cheryl

I am almost at my first week anniversary! Doing well, hungry alot today for some reason. Waiting is hard, but it is over before you know it, then it waiting to get thru the clear liquid stage. Wonderful! You guys will do great! Cheryl

Banded last week 2-16-07! After thinking about it for a year, and then really doing research for a few months, I cant believe that it is over! I actually had it done! doing great so far. Just love that clear liquid diet! Cheryl

I got banded on 2-16-07 in Mexico by Dr. Ramos Kelly. Am at home and so far doing well. I am checking on a doc from Covington, La for fills, Dr. Thomas Lavin. Anyone heard of him? Cheryl

I am from Mobile, Al. but having the band done in Mexico. Anyone know of places to go for fills that dont charge a fortune? I am having it done this Fri the 16th. Cheryl

Boy I know what you mean. At my son's wedding we had to do the mother/son dance. My dress was a straight dress, but watching the video later it looked like I had a belt on because the fat was hanging from my back to my hindend!

I am getting banded by Dr. Ramos Kelly, from Mexico, on the 16th of February. I will let you know how everything goes. Cheryl

I am being banded this upcoming week by Dr. Ramos Kelly. You fly into San Diego, but surgery is done in TJ Mexico. I will let you know everything that happens. Cheryl

I am being banded this upcoming week by Dr. Ramos Kelly. I will let you know everything that happens. Cheryl

I have surgery scheduled with a Dr. Ramos Kelly in San Deigo/TJ Mexico next Friday. His co-ordinator Shannon made me feel so assured, but now she says that a family emergency has come up and she will not be there. She assures me that the "team" will take good care of me and all my needs. The only reason I decided to travel from Alabama to Cal. by myself was that she was gonna be with me. Now what? Has this happened to anyone else?:cry

Thanks for the encouragement, I may need you guys to get me thru this week. I am trying not to let my family know how nervous I am. They all think that I am crazy as it is. Not for the surgery, cause my sister and daughter have had gastric bypass, but for going to Mexico to have it done and going by myself. I think now I am focused on learning about fills. Any good info?

Does any know of any docs in the pensacola area that are reasonable on fills? I live in Mobile but checking all areas. Thanks and keep up the good work. Cheryl

I am having my band done in Mexico next week, so I would like to hear of any fill doctors around the Mobile area. They mentioned a doctor in Ocean Springs, I dont have the name but phone number is 800-537-8809 and one in Metarie, La, 504-934-3000. I will be checking it out also. Cheryl

Hello All, well Dr. Ramos Kelly has my band waiting on me. I am going on the 15th and and me and the band join the 16th, NEXT FRIDAY! I am from Mobile, Al. I hope to here from more Alabama bansters, even though I am still on the outside looking in. Cheryl