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I was banded in Mexico on 6-5-08.I live in Virginia.The closest facility that will do a fill under fluroscopy is in New Jersey with a price tag of $365 and 7 hours of driving,not including my gas at $4 a gallon to get there.I have decided to fly back to Mexico for the fill.My plane ticket and the $279 fee for the fill in Mexico is still $6 cheaper than if i drove to Jersey.Isn't that nuts??The $279 fill in Mexico at the clinic I went to also includes the shuttle service to and from San Diego airport and 1 night stay in that fabulous Hotel Lucerna.

I was banded on June 5 in Tijuana,Mexico by Dr. Ariel Ortiz.Wow, what a wonderful experience. Everyone there was more than helpful on my 3000 mile journey,what a long plane ride. I just cant wait until I can have something of substance instead of protein water.My port site is still sore,but no gas,thank goodness.:smile2:

kiz, Im doing good,port site is still pretty sore. Dr. Brengeman is great,he did a breast biopsy on me in 2005.He is really nice,you will like him..

hello to everyone,i just got banded on june 5, in tijuana,wow,what an experience.just got home last night!!!good luck to everyone with the upcoming pre-op diets and surgery.

My band date in June 5 in Tijuana. I can't believe I can actually say I have a date,I am terrified and excited at the same time

i wonder why the quite smoking thing is such a big deal,i have had 3 surgeries in the past 6 years,and not one physician advised me to stop smoking before the procedures.makes you wonder...

Insurance doesn't cover the lap-band surgery,i have inquired about Obesity Control Center,the clinic is in Tijuana,Mexico.Has anyone on here gone the "over the border" route? If so,how was your experience?Also, I am a smoker,is there any way to get out of smoking 2 weeks prior to surgery date,as that is what i am being told by the OCC.?

Thank you very much,i will remain persistent...