New here with questions

jude0426 · March 4, 2006

Hi, I sort of introduced myself on another thread. But, I will again, my name is Heather, and my surgery date is March 31st in Monterrey, MX with Dr. Sanchez. Anyway, for those of you who did go to Mexico how easy is it to find a doctor to do the fills up here? And what are the costs involved? I have been doing a bit of research myself and feel pretty confident I won't have any trouble finding someone, but I would like personal opinions/experience. Thanks.

Heather

NJChick · March 4, 2006

Hi Jude,

Welcome and congratulations on getting a band date !!

You might want to tell folks where you live (what state) so they can help you with a fill doctor. I'm sure they vary from state to state.

Anyway....

Eileen

jude0426 · March 4, 2006

OH YEA! lol I am right on the KY/TN boarder, literally!

JanetC · March 4, 2006

Hiya Heather!!

I know it varies by state / doctor. I've heard some charge through the nose to pick up a patient. Others just charge $100 bucks, no matter who it is.

I know our doctor will only take someone if they would have qualified for his program to begin with. In other words, you have to go through all the qualification steps, which are expensive (unless insurance covers it)!! After you qualify, though, he treats you just like one of his own....

Hopefully some in the KY/TN area will see this & give you some scoop about that area.

Welcome to the journey!

freebit · March 8, 2006

I have found that it is actually cheaper to fly to San Diego from Portland and get the fill done in Mexico than it is to get the fill done in the states. Besides Doc Sanchez is awesome. The customer service is so much better in mexico than here in the states. Of course this may be different for you since you live further away.

jude0426 · March 8, 2006

Thanks you guys. I guess I will have to start calling around when it comes time. I am looking at around $800 to fly and stay in mexico for fills, so I think it maybe cheaper to find something around here for now. We are moving back to So. California next year and going to mexico will be no problem. Thanks again.