LisaR

Hi, My name is Lisa and I am looking for anyone that lives in Arkansas that has had LapBand surgery and did they have it done in the US or Mexico. I am looking at going to Mexico to Dr. Aceves. Has anyone had any experiences with this Dr? Where are you Arkansas's getting your after care , such as fills etc or if any complications have come up? Please get in touch with me at lgr00_00@yahoo.com. I would appreciate ANY information, good or bad with the lapband surgery, places, and prices of refills etc. Thanks so much LisaR

WOW!..I just got a email with someone answering my post that I posted back in 07!!..lol..I had forgotten about this post. BUUTTT..to update my status, I ended up going to Mexicali and having Dr. Aceves do my surgery. LOVED the man. I had great success. Its been well over 4 yrs since my surgery and have kept the weight off. My insurance would not pay for the surgery and thats why I went to Mexicalli. Highly recommend if you cant afford it here in the states. My total cost for surgery with flight and hotel expense..EVERYTHING was 9,000. Free refills for life. Had 2 refills and at my sweet spot. Thanks for all that posted on this thread of Arkansas Bandsters. Anyone have any questions feel free to email me. Best wishes Lisa

Howdy Hndyman, Welcome to the LapBandTalk. The other reply's are correct. Great place to find information, support and stories of not only achievers but also those that have had difficulties and some that had to have removals:cry My Name is Lisa and I am from Arkansas...I am a self pay and going to Mexicali to have my Lap Band surgery. Best of luck to you and look forward to seeing your post of your ACHEIVEMENTS!!! LisaR

Kat, Its been a yr since you have had your surgery by Dr Aceves. How has it been going and have you had to contact his staff much and are they still getting back with you on a timely manner. I am very much considering having him do my LapBand surgery. Any information is greatly appreciated. LisaR

I too am 203 and height of 5'4 1/2...not sure if I will qualify but I am so sick of dieting and being over weight. I may not look as obese as some that are more unfortunate than I but I feel every bit of 500 pds mentally than someone that is that weight. I want the Lap band surgery very much and I am checking out prices and places that I could go. This will be a all out of pocket expense as my insurance does not pay for this surgery. If anyone has any suggestions or sites for me to go to please reply or email me. My email is lgr00_00@yahoo.com Thanks LisaR