ShirleyBee
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I'm looking for a CARING surgeon in the Phoenix area who doesn't think only of DOLLARS but also about my well being to remove my port & lap band. I've had it for 1 1/2 years & am tired of having constant EXCRUCIATING pain in the port. I found after my total unfill that I still have some restriction, especially in the am but FINALLY the gas pains have stopped.
Please let me know by pm (if you're willing to share) who your doctor is.
I hope you have found resolution to your situation & are in good health & spirits. Thanks.
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I called this morning and the lady who answered said that Dr. Debarris took BCBS of AZ and that they would call me next week since he is on vacation this week. I'm not sure how this is going to work since I was banded in Mexico. I can't afford a lot of out-of-pocket expenses.
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What insurance did you have? I need to see Dr. Orris and I have BCBS of AZ.
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WasA I called but you must have been busy. I went to Wendy Hall yesterday and got an unfill and now I'm waiting to see what happens. The acid refluc was killing me. Just a little better but not well by a long shot. Wendy said that she thought that if I had a slippage I wouldn't be able to eat anything and I'm not having a problem with eating although I'm not eating much (by choice) and I'm watching what I'm eating. I had the stomach flu 3 weeks ago and it really did a job on me. Give me a call if you get a chance.
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I was banded by Dr. Aceves in April 2007 and so far I've lost 55 pounds. I started having problems about 3 weeks ago and I'm beginning to get scared. I'm having terrible heartburn and acid reflux. I've haven't had it since the surgery until now. Has anyone else experienced this and if so, how long did it last before it went away. It's been three weeks and I know it's not just the "stomach virus" I first thought it was. Starting to worry....
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Does anyone know of any doctors in Phoenix, Arizona area who will do fills for banders who were banded in Mexico? Someone gave me the name of Wendy Hall but I haven't been able to reach her and thought maybe she doesn't do fills anymore. Any help with this would be greatly appreciated. I need a fill very bad and was dreading driving to Mexico.
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Frustrated...Searching 4 Doctor in Mexico
ShirleyBee replied to bakerman's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
I had my surgery done in Mexicali, Mexico (3 hours from Phoenix) in April by Dr. Aceves. He and his staff are wonderful. The cost was $8200 which included hotel stay, all test, 2 nights in hospital (if needed), transportation from San Diego airport and free fills for life. I was very skeptical about going to Mexico but 2 friends who are nurses used Dr. Aceves and highly recommended him. I'm glad I used him! -
Pleas help me pick a Mexican Doctor, I need your help !!!!!!!!!!!!!
ShirleyBee replied to jdhj861jr's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
I had surgery with Dr. Aceves in Mexico in April. He and his staff were wonderful and it cost $8200 (everything included). I was referred to him by a nurse from the Mayo clinic. All I can say is really do your homework. I haven't heard anything bad about the doctors you mentioned but you want to make sure you get the best treatment you can for your money. Good Luck! -
Hi AZ Banders! I live in Avondale and I was banded on April 14th in Mexico. I'm thinking about having WLIAZ do my aftercare. I can relate to some of the things you guys are going through. About 4 weeks after my surgery I really got hungry. I had my first fill Memorial Day weekend (7 days) now and so far so good. I lost 4 pounds last week. Once you start getting your fills things will be better. I didn't know what real restriction was until I got my first fill (1.5cc in a 4cc band). Sounds like you are all doing good...hang in there!
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Good Luck! I'm from Phoenix and I had my lapband surgery in April. It takes some getting use to but it's well worth it!
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Cheating..No, not with food!
ShirleyBee replied to kimalicious's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I have been married 33 years and neither my husband nor I have cheated. -
I've done it!!! It's booked, oh my God.....
ShirleyBee replied to Band-aided's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Congratulations! I had my surgery April 14th and I've lost 25 pounds. I thought the same thing about the after diet. However, I was never hungry. For the first 4 weeks I had to make myself eat and drink. You can do this!!!! You'll be so happy you did. Granted the first couple of weeks take some getting use to but it's worth it in the end. I'd do it all over again if need be. -
I paid $8,200 which covered everything (even 2 nights in the hospital if needed). All you have to pay is transporation. I borrowed the money from my 401K.
