PBDove

Thanks for the info on Dr in Sebastian, it's a great help. Were you banded by him? If so, how much did it cost? I called and they wouldn't tell me unless I went to his seminar, and I've already attended two of Fuscos, just wondering if Dr Domkowski was less $$. He was actually referred to me by my gastric guy, Dr Domkowski left Omni and couldn't practice in Brevard, so he went to IR. That's what made me think he was less than Dr Fusco, setting up shop in a new place and all, thought he might be better priced. At the time I didn't inquire about the fills, I will call and inquire though now that you've spoken to him. My husband doesn't like the idea of me going to Mexico and wants me to go local. As my insurance doesn't cover this, it doesn't matter who I go to. Thanks again for the info, maybe I'll try and call again for a price......appreicate all your efforts..:thumbup: PBDove

What is PM? Private message? How do you do that? PBD

Greetings all, I don't know how to post without responding to someone else's post... I'm considering booking my surgery through Healthbase for surgery in Costa Rica, SJ at CIMA hospital. I want to purchase insurance for complications as I'm self pay and I found a company that insures out of country surgery's called Bordercross/sevencorners. They only insure facilities that are JCI accredited. Does anyone know anything about any of these places: healthbase, JCI, CIMA, or Costa Rica DR's? It's 8k, for procedure, no hotel stays, just one nite in hospital. I was going to go to Mexico, but it's become to dangerous for me and I'm not a skiddish person. Any insights, comments, etc would be appreicated...thanks, kd

thanks! PBDove

I live in Melb, and Fusco doesn't do "Mexican bands", actually USA fills is the only place I've found and don't want to do the drive. I haven't had the surgery yet, looking to get it done in march, but wanted to line something up before hand, St Pete will be my last resort..I'll keep plugging away, thanks for the response...PD

Any luck finding a Dr to do bands they didn't do in CF? I live on the east coast and would rather not travel to St Pete.......who did you find and what is the cost? thanks, PB

I'm going to Mexico, see you went to Denver, who does your fills? I live in cocoa and would prefer someone in Orlando area, and not have to travel to St Pete. I've seen lists of Dr's, but some are outrageous, $500 for first visit, 200+ after wards. Any info from anyone on fills in CF would be grate, thanks! PB

Hi, I'm going to Mexico, see you went to Denver, who does your fills? I live in Melb and would like to go more local than St Pete. Any info would be great, thanks! PB

How did your surgery go? I hear he'll do fill for Mexican bands, do you know his fees? Do you know anyone else that has gone to him? The closest USA fill center is 3 hrs from me, Orlando would be better, only an hr. If you know this info, or could find out, I'd be grateful -thanks PB