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Natalies Mommy, first let me say how sorry I am for what you are going through, it's terrible. Pregnancy should be the happiest time of someones life, not filled with worry and stress. I must say that I was banded by Dr Huacuz a couple of weeks ago and was 100% impressed. I spoke with tons of his previous patients from back when he was with Molding Clinic and working with Betancourt, he is no longer and hasn't been working with that group in almost 2 yrs. From what I am told, he left that group due to so many troubles brought on by the owner Betancourt, and Betancourts need to play doctor and not involve Dr Huacuz in decisions that were made for the patients care after their procedures (too cheap to spend the money on needed tests and such) Like I said, I talked with atleast a dozen patients and they all said the same thing, Dr Huacuz is great! The few problems that I heard from people were that Betancourt didn't give them the oppurtunity to talk to Huacuz. This is all second hand, but judging by my experience and the experience of the 3 other ladies that were at the hospital at the same time as me, we all couldn't be happier. I have had serious issues with gas and I called Dr Huacuz personal cell, which he gave all of us, at midnight his time and he didn't hesitate to talk with me. I even got a picture from the xray clinic the day after my lap band was put on showing the exact placement and that it was working properly. Anyway, i'm sorry to go on and on, but it worries me that a wonderful surgeons reputation could be further damaged by being thrown in with the whole Betancourt Saga...Good luck Natalies mommy with your baby and your health. <!-- / close content container --><!-- / post #439173 --><!-- post #439383 --><!-- open content container --> <!-- this is not the last post shown on the page --><!-- post #439383 --><!-- open content container --> <!-- this is not the last post shown on the page --><TABLE class=tborder id=post439383 cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=6 width="100%" align=center border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=thead> <!-- [sTART HACK='vB Pager' AUTHOR='UAEWEB.COM' VERSION='3.0.0' CHANGEID= 6 ] --><!-- [END HACK='vB Pager' AUTHOR='UAEWEB.COM' VERSION='3.0.0' CHANGEID= 6 ] --> [/url] <!-- status icon and date --> <!-- / status icon and date --> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=alt2 style="PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px"><!-- user info --><!-- / user info --></TD></TR><TR><TD class=alt1 id=td_post_439383><!-- message, attachments, sig --><!-- message -->Isn't this doctor part of the Molding Clinic/Betancourt Medical/Dr. Haucez I've read so many complaints about? I've been searching this board for a while and those names seem to pop up a lot. Anyone else have any insight? <!-- / message --> <!-- controls --> <!-- / controls --> <!-- message, attachments, sig --> </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE> From what I understand, Dr Huacuz wasn't your surgeon was he? <!-- / message -->

Hello to everyone, i am new. I have been researching lap band for quite awhile now but the only thing holding me back is lack of someone to go with me to Mexico. I am terrified!! I have read a lot today on here both good and bad. My question is, this past weekend, I came across a lap band center in Tijuana that offers group trips. Basically for people who dont have anyone to go with, have any of you ever heard of this before? The surgeon they are using is Huacuz, i've read a lot of good things about him, but like I said, I am scared to go alone. Any advice would be highly welcomed. Thanks

I am actually going with Dr Huacuz with a group, i am so excited. I am going on their April trip. I have made my deposit and am ready to go, I am getting so nervous, but in a good way! I am so ready to get out of this body and feel healthy again. My mother is going to watch my son so she can't go and I am thankful I found this group. They are great!

Wow Tracey, you look great! I am scheduled in April and I can only hope to look that good in 2 years. I have about 100lbs to lose. I am new to this site and I really find it comforting and insightful.