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My doctor only gives me 1cc each time I go I have gone to 4 fills and still hungry haven't lost any weight I'm thinking to go to Tijuana and look for a fill doctor has anyone done this or know how much they charge for a fill in Mexico if I don't it will take me forever.

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Where do you currently go to get filled? Where was your surgery? Can you not ask him to be a lil more ambitious in the fills?

I was banded in Mexico and have yet to get a fill there for fear of safety. I now live in Seattle, and have found a doctor here, had one fill.

Not sure if my band doctor does fills for non-patients. His name is Pedro Kuri. :)

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Dr's fill the band slowly so you don't suddenly experience delayed, too-tight restriciton. If you go to another country for fills, keep in mind your original US dr may refuse to touch you after, and it's not like you can hide how much Fluid is in the band.

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Hi, have you found the information yet? I was banded by Dr Kuri in Tijuana. I can get the phone number if you want? :)

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Dr. Aril Ortiz with the Obesity Control Center $100 a fill. right across the border behind applebees by the costco. got 4.5cc on my first fill.

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Lilly!ay, where do you come from, and when we're you last down there? Do you take a cab, or walk?

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I live in San Diego, about 20 minutes from TJ.

I drove this last time. But most of the time I park at the border and walk across and take a taxi to Applebees. The the doctor is right behind the Applebees (has a big sign out front that says Dr. Mendez)

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Thank you all for the info I have an appt with my doctor and if he gives me a small fill or no fill then I will go to Tijuana will they take you even if they didn't do the surgery?

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This sounds like a fun trip! Too bad I live in SC. :( I like the idea of Parkin at the border and walking to Applebees. And I would walk for a 4.5 cc fill if empty. What a dream come true. Y'all should meet and go together!

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Im pretty sure they will take you, dont know why they wouldnt. But Google them and call just to make sure.

Also, I loved how easy it was. They fill your port under x-ray so its really easy to find the port.

The fill took less than 10 minutes, I was there a total of 30 minutes cuz the doctor likes to talk.

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Hello I got my Lapband done in TJ and also went back for my fill in TJ there's no reason to be scared its very safe but just take someone with u just in case.

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