Jarquin

Good Luck AndyLiz ! Just remember ~ this is the safest time to fly with all the heightened security. The HEB supermarket behind the hotel will have everything you need, and you can pay in dollars too, so no worries. Katie. Banded 8/1/06 by Dr. Rumbaut and doing fine !

Hi Teresa, I'm really surprised you haven't heard back from them, try again, I found them VERY efficient. I was banded on 1st. August, one week ago, and paid a total of $10,600 which included everything : hotel, pre-op tests, drivers, hospital, doctors fees and band. I had to pay extra for my flights there, obviously. Hope that helps, Katie.

Hi Everyone ! I was banded on 1st. August and totally agree with Joyce, Dr Rumbaut is the best ...so is his asst. surgeon Dr. Horatio. Both are dedicated to helping people and the experiance in Monterrey was wonderful...lovely hotel, superb hospital and the best of care. To anyone heading off to be banded ~ Don't worry, you're in great hands ! Early days for me but I'm down 7 pounds ! Katie.

Hi ! Good Luck in Mexico too. We may meet up at the hotel, I'm being banded on 1st August and leaving on the 4th. Could you please let me have Cathy's e-mail address for that list of doctors ? I've been working with Brigitte on finding aftercare but no joy yet ! Thanks !

Telly ~ if you see a dark blue Lincoln Aviator with a redhead at the wheel, give me a wave ~ just don't fall off your bike though ! I won't be able to go back to Mexico for fills ~ my kids' schedules just wouldn't allow that, but if Dr. Grossbard takes me on, I'll be happy. Getting nervous now.........!!

Me too Kelli ! I'm getting really nervous but so looking forward to it, at the same time ! But I'm so convinced that this will be probably be one of the best things to happen in my life ~husband and kids aside !~ and Dr. Rumbaut's fantastic reputation helps a lot ! Good Luck when you go !

Telly ~ you're just down the road from me ! I live just off Pleasant Hill Road !! I've heard good and bad about USA Fill Centers, but I'm speaking to Dr. Grossbard's patient Co-ordinater on Monday and I'm really hoping to get taken on by him.... or I may end up going to Clermont. I'm just really desperate to sort out my aftercare now, just in case I have any major problems after surgery ~ Mexico is so far away !

Hi Everyone ! I'm SO excited , and a little bit scared, as I'm getting banded by Dr. Rumbaut on 1st August !! It's very reassuring to hear such good reports on him though. My problem at the moment is finding good aftercare. I live in Kissimmee, Florida ~ does anyone know a good doctor in this area ? I'm trying to contact Dr. Grossbard, but he can be picky about who he takes on..... Is anybody out there being banded the same time as me ? I'd love to meet you ! Also, I'd heard about the gas pain, but why do the ports hurt ?? Is that just the surgery pain, or do they stick in/out and hurt all the time ? I'd really appreciate any info you guys can offer ! Thanks for your help ! Jarquin

Hi Everyone ! It's good to hear how well you're all doing. Well now I'm excited and nervous too,because I'm getting banded on 1st August !! Dalton never got back to me, so now I'm heading to Mexico, to Dr. Rumbault. Has anyone heard of Sabrina Freeman in Clermont, for aftercare ? Only she seems to be the closest to me ~ I'm in Kissimmee. Any other ideas on where to look for fills ? A doctor in Melbourne turned me down as he "doesn't care for foreign bands " !! Would really appreciate any help you can give me ~ thanks, Jarquin.

Thanks again Melody. I'm waiting to hear back from Dalton and I think I'm going to contact Dr.Grossbard about my after care. All depends on the cost, but I'm pleased to say that my husband is 100 % behind me ~ he may not understand why this is important to me, but he's supporting me ! Jarquin.

Thanks Melody, that helps me a lot. I'm actually going up to North Georgia in July and I like the Outpatient idea, so I think I'll look into that. Did they do all your pre-op tests there too ? Or did you need to get those done seperately ? The Mexican docs all sound very competent, but I think I'd prefer somewhere closer to home ! Jarquin.

Hi everyone. I've just joined this forum as I'm looking to be Lap Banded too. I'm so pleased to find others in or near Kissimmee ~ I have so many questions to ask you ! I'm going to be self-pay, and so far it looks like I'll be going to Mexico. Did anyone go to Dalton GA for this ? Any idea of the price there ? Also where you do get your fills done locally ? Are they expensive ? I'd really appreciate any help/advice you ladies can give me, I'm nervous about doing this, but I think it's probably going to be the best thing for me. You all sound so happy and positive ~ I can't wait to join you !