BigT

Well thanks so much about all the info. My work takes we away for days at a time so I apologize for not getting back sooner. I do appreciate all the info shared with me. It seems the gist I am getting with the Mexico doctors is that they are getting too busy with this work and some of their aftercare is suffering. Also if a problem presents itself after the surgery,then getting care at another facility may be a problem. I did just register with the extraordinary bandsters on yahoo and am awaiting approval. Thanks for the suggestions. I found this site by doing a search.com search for lap band. INTANT, can you please forward me Dr. Horgan's contact info please? Thanks, Tony

Thanks for the info so far. I am in North Eastern Indiana near Fort Wayne. I am willing to travel for the surgery, so it is not a major problem where the hospital is located. There are some newer doctors out of Elkart (town real close to me) at what appears to be a bariatric treatment center, recommended from Inamed, so I am also trying to call them and get some info, but I am concerned that they are relatively new at the procedure-running the risk of a poor procedure due to lack of experience-will now more after I talk with them. Tony

You bring up a good point---whether the facility has an ICU or is more of an out-patient type set-up. At this point I am not sure if I want a facility without some emergency type staff should an emergency arise. While I am a heavy person--many would only guess me at a weight of mid 350's as I have a very large frame and thick bones. However my size does make me worry a touch more about the surgery and complications and the need for maybe additional reassurances at a hospital with an emergency type room. What are others thoughts on the matter?