josette68

I would definitely be interested. I had the lapband back in 2003. I have had other surgeries due to slippage and to put in a new band. I just got it taken out on the 19th of December due to dilated esophagus in which they expected to get better when they took the saline back in February. I got the lapband done in Colorado where they have since closed the clinic. Which I don't understand since they had at least 900 patients. I was 281 down to 140 and now back to 220. My insurance denied a revision to the sleeve. I will be working with primary and surgeon who took it out to hopefully get a sleeve. Kinda stupid that got denies since I am headed to the same place I was before. I have invested so much time and money in the lapband. I live in New Mexico and the many trips to Colorado due to problems and other surgeries such as tummy tuck and arms done due to that insurance doesn't cover. I have paid out AT LEAST $40,000. out of pocket for me. I AM DEFINITELY INTERESTED. And still wondering about the Doctors where the clinic closed.

Hello Everyone, I was banded in Greeley CO but that is 9 hours away from where I am at. Does anyone currently get filled in NM?

Thank you so much! I will give them a call and see.

Hi Stepoffaith! Thank you for your reply. Do you have a number for this Dr? I am back on my way to Greeley on Friday to get a little un-fill because eating is a bit hard right now. The 9 hours is really hard for me especially with being too tight. It would be nice to find someone here that would actually see me since alot of Dr's don't want to take on other Dr's patients. Thank you so much for your help! josette

Hi Everyone! I had my lapband put in in Greeley Colorado. I have been going there for quite some time. I love the Dr. and the staff but the drive is really hard especially if I need to get an un-fill. It takes me 9 hours one way to get there and that is really hard. I am on my way back to get a little un-fill on friday. If anyone has any good experiences with a Dr. in albuquerque or with a fill center I would really like to hear from you! Thank you so much for your help!!!!!!!!!! josette

So where do people go for a fill in New Mexico. I live in Socorro which is 70 miles south of Albuquerque. I drive to Greeley Colorado to see my doctor which is 9 hours away to get a fill. It would be really nice to have someone locally. thanks, josette