LaceyNicole13

I had my surgery in Monterey Mexico with Dr Rumbaut, He is one of the doctors that developed the surgical technique for the Lapband in the beginning and was part of the Lapband trials prior to the FDA trials in the US. He was such an amazing man, I traveled there early on Monday, had a pre-appointment (blood work and such) also on Monday later in the day, and then went to visit Dr. Rumbaut. I had the surgery the next day, in a somewhat small but BRAND NEW, GORGUS hospital, it was the Christus Muguerza hospital and the nurses were amazing and spoke English which was a plus. I paid $7900 for everything (the surgery, transportation, and hotel). But nothing puts a price on how safe you feel, I personally know a lot of people that had it done with him all with fabulous results and he has a lot of contacts here in the US that will do your fills. Most doctors in the US will not touch another doctor’s work, but he has a lot of colleges that know him and trust him, that shows a lot about his character. I can’t say enough about him, but be prepared to get some looks when you say “I’m having a surgery in Mexico” most people don’t get it, but when you know people that have great experiences there, it shouldn’t matter. If you want more info on him you can either email or call Cathy Pickren, she is in his US office, cathy@gastricband.com or 1-888-456-1211. GOOD LUCK!!!!!!

:sneaky: I got the surgery in Monterey, Mexico so fill doctors that are willing to do anything for me are hard to come by. I live in Fort Lauderdale and I have a doctor I go to in Miami for fills and he is very nice but…..he really doesn’t listen to my needs and won’t give me more than 0.5cc-0.75cc per fill and only once per month. I am miserable, I am currently at 3cc’s four fills and I really have no restriction and I keep getting more and more frustrated with each day that passes. I am wasting time and money when I should only be lossing weight! Does anyone know a fill doctor that I can go to in south Miami that will fill me, since I have had the surgery in Mexico????? I just really need a doctor that will fill me to my needs (preferably at least 1.5-2.0 cc’s per fill), I know my body and I know that I should be more restricted. Please HELP!!!

O my gosh!!! I went to an amazing doctor in Mexico too! Where did you go and what doctor was it??? I was banded on December 16, 2008 in Monterrey, Mexico and it was one of the best experiences I have ever had, the hospital was gorgeous and brand new and everyone was so NICE. Good Luck!!!!

I was banded two weeks ago... and I am 10 pounds down!!! It feels amazing..... I don't know about anyone ese but I have days where I don't even have a craving for food and I only eat because I need the energy and other days where I want to eat everything but can't and won't because I KNOW I'll feel like crap afterwards. I had way too much soup one night and felt horrible (never again). The full liquid diet isn't as hard as I thought I am very excited to move to soft foods. This was the perfect start to the New Year. I am so excited!!!! :embaressed_smile:

I had my sugery on Dec 16, 2008 and I am down 10 pounds, every day for me gets better and better... I still cannot sleep on my stomach but that will come soon... :confused: I feel tired too but I take an hour nap at some point during the day and I'm back! Good luck on your future weight loss..Its a great start out to the new year!

I was banded two weeks ago... and I am 10 pounds down!!! It feels amazing..... I don't know about anyone ese but I have days where I don't even have a craving for food and I only eat because I need the energy and other days where I want to eat everything but can't and won't because I KNOW I'll feel like crap afterwards. I had way too much soup one night and felt horrible (never again). The full liquid diet isn't as hard as I thought I am very excited to move to soft foods. This was the perfect start to the New Year. I am so excited!!!! :confused:

Good Luck... I was banded two weeks ago... and it will change your life! The first couple of days after is a little rough but IT IS WORTH IT! Think Positive!