ALGal4ANewLife

:)Hi all! I am a newbie to this board. But, have researched, several other sites & boards. So far, I haven't heard anything bad about Dr. de la Garza;-) , but I want to know everthything, good & bad, before, I close the deal! I am planning on going & having my surgery, Nov. 11th, of this year. Also, we have vacationed in MX, several times, but never where they have mountains, always beach towns, except Laredo. Hubby & I are excited about the surgery & visiting a new city in MX! :Bunny Any advice will be greatly appreciated!!! Thanks! Tracy:cool:

Thank You! What does 30 days LBT mean??? Huggs! Tracy

I am using Dr. Kenneth Chandler, in Decater, AL. He is new to lapband, but has been doing Gastric Bypass, for years. Right now he is running an excellent deal!!!:Bunny $10,600, for surgery & hospital costs!!! :Bunny I am sooooo excited to finally have a surgery date!!! I have waited since, Nov. If you would like more info, on this Dr., you can email me at LollarRanch@AOL.com Huggs! Tracy

:Bunny I just got off the phone with them. I ordered my info pack, with some papers to fill out, when I get that, I'll schedule my 1 on 1 consultation with the Dr., it costs $175. Seminars are optional. Then after the consultation, you schedule your surgery. The $10,500 is for cash/self pay & includes the surgery, tests, etc. & 1 yr of free fills/adjustments!!!:Bunny Hope this helps other people! Dr. Kenneth Chandler Decatur, AL (256)-301-4583 Huggs! Tracy;-)

Thanks for the info, Cheri! But I met with Dr Chandler, in Decater, & I will probably have my surgery, the 1st or 2nd week in Jan. Like someone else who replied to this post, I think, Dr Miles staff was a little snippy, when I called them to inquire about the surgery. Dr Chandler's staff is wonderful!!! They'll do anything they can to help you! I live in Walker Co., so Decater, is only a little over an hours drive from here. If you change your mind, check into Dr Kenneth Chandler, Decatur General Hospital & Bariatric office, Decatur, AL. Best of luck with your surgery!!! Huggs! Tracy

Need all the info, I can get from all bariatric(lapband) surgeons & facilities in AL. Prices for private/self/pay, etc. Any info will be greatly appreaciated!!! Huggs! Tracy

Jason or Marcus, As I put in my original post this surgeon is in Decatur, Alabama. His name is Dr. Kenneth Chandler. His office Phone number is :1-256-301-4583 The office will either fax or mail you some paperwork to fill out, when you call. My consultation with him, is Tuesday(11/8), I'll keep you all posted! Best of luck on you weight loss journey! Huggs! Tracy

Anyone, in or near AL, check this out!!!! Huggs!!! Tracy

The planned (but not confirmed) date for my surgery, is coming fast, and I am still full of questions. :D I reserved my surgery for 11/11/05, in Monterrey, MX, with Dr Javier de la Garza, at the OCA hospital. Please help! I have questions about the surgery, etc., also. Thanks in Advance! Huggs! :banana Tracy:banana

Hi Stephanie! Thanks for the info! As the time to schedule my surgery got closer, my Hubby got more nervous & told me(FINALLY), that he was scared for me to have the surgery done in MX. I wish he had been up front from the beginning of our discussion! Men! LOL I think, I'm gonna check around for a little while & see where I can get the best price/deal, somewhere here in the southeast. Keep in touch. Huggs! Tracy

Feel free to email me at LollarRanch@AOL.com Huggs! Tracy

Not many posts to sift through, but any info helps!!! Huggs! Tracy

Thanks, Cindy!!!