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Hi, I had a mid-band done 10/02 by Dr. Frering in Lyon, France. At the time the eurodollar was worth less than the american dollar not so now so no trip to France. It was a fun tourist trip and a great experience medically. I'd highly recommend him! However do to some unusual circumstances my band slipped forward on my stomach/esphogus and the surgeon in my area would only remove it. If I had a bariatric surgeon do it my insurance wouldn't cover anything. So to make this long story much shorter I want my band back along with the health and happiness it brought. I had lost +100lbs and kept if off over 2 yrs. Since 9/05 when it was removed I've gained back 70lbs. It's all back to my life like before ever getting banded the same diets, etc. I hate it and I am determined to get another band whether it be mid-band, heliogast (unsnaps if happens to slip so can be easily repositioned), or the Inamed. I would love Dr. recommendations for any in Mexico. I've been looking at Dr. Zorilla and Dr. Ortiz (they belong to same surgical team as Dr. Frering), Dr. Sanchez, Dr. Alceves, maybe dr. verboonen, and then the surgical team at Banajor (Dr. Mariano Covarrubias there is Inamed certified) I know there is also a Dr. Lopez Corvala and a Dr. Kuir in Tijuana that are Inamed certified so I guess they are in consideration. I'm really looking at the Banajor clinic but still don't know. I am looking at having it done in the next 3-6 months and as soon as my husband finds a job.

So I'd love to hear from anyone about any experience they may have had, recommendations, input, or anyone who has questions for me since I had my band for 3 years, or to share notes on Dr's they are considering in Mexico.

I give Dr. Frering and the french medical system 2 thumbs up so if you are heading there I'll tell you all about it. Glad to be joining all of you, I should have done this years ago!

Thanks

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