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Hello My name is Scott B and my wife and I are in the process of opening a fill center in the Deltona area. I myself was recently banded in Mexico and found that is it very costly and non abundant in our area. Please PM us if you have any questions

Thanks

Scott

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I'm a physician assistant in Orange City.....that's cool that you are opening up a fill center.....maybe I'll just call for an appt sometime!!?? Right now having a bit of trouble....so will keep on driving all the way over to Dr. Grossbard....

Hope you do well....

God Bless,

Melody

Banded 3/20/06 -67lbs ;)

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Scott When will you be open? Will you have fluorscope if needed? And what your cost will be.

Thanks alot Judi

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HI, I WAS BANDED IN MEXICO AND IM LOOKING FOR A DR. TO TO A FILL. I LIVE IN BROOKSVILLE FLORIDA. i CALLED DR. GROSSBARD AND BARBARA SAID HE DOES NOT SEE NEW PATIENTS IF HE DID NOT DUE THE SURGERY. PLEASE HELP. THANKS MARY

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You can google and see who else is around....have also heard of lots of "fill centers usa"....Dr Grossbard took me a few months ago but I had my surgery w/ Dr Ponce in TN when I lived there....There is a Dr Kim in ORlando through FL hosp....Not much help here!

God Bless,

Melody

Banded 3/20/06 -74lbs :)

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I just recently switched from Suncoast in Largo Florida to Bariatrics of Orlando located in Celebration. The reason is that Dr. Jessee doubled her fees from $200 for an in office fill to $400. I live in Celebration, and at the time I chose to drive 2 hours away. Too much time spent in a car!!!

With my experience so far, having a band placed in Mexico, I feel like I carry the scarlet letter on my stomach!! Each phone call I made, or have spoken to a secretary (a nice lecture once about going out of the country..blah blah blah.) It has not been the most rewarding process...so here is my recommendation:

Pay the money (it is $995.00 and $150.00 in office fills) to establish yourself with Bariatrics of Orlando in Celebration. You must provide them with every medical detail of your surgery. You will get a lecture from Dr. Kim (one of the best in his field..came highly referred by many doctors), his nurse, nutritionist, etc...But the one thing I did like the most, is how much they do care about your progress and your goals. I learned more in this consultation than any internet information out there, Dr.'s who would possibly do my fills, and Mexico..

Let's face it..no speakie English/no speakie Spanish...no understandee all the details of education on the lap band. And I strongly believe that you must have knowledge of this procedure and maintenance of the band to make it a success.

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Here is the contact information for you if needed:

Bariatrics of Orlando-Program at Celebration Health

Dr. Kenneth Kim (I think it is Kenneth)

400 Celebration Place

Celebration, Florida 34747

407.303.4000

www.celebrationhealth.com

Once you set the appointment..make sure to ask the desk person that you want fill out the required forms online...you will not want to fill these forms out at the office. It will take you over 30 mins...it saved me some serious time by going online!!!

Good Luck to all of you!!!

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Dr Grossbard does my fills in Zephyrhills, FL....I believe that's close to Dade City?! It's $200 a fill. He accepts people case by case if they did not have surgery with him. He is with Pasco Surgical Associates if that helps to google.....

God Bless,

Melody

Banded 3/20/06 -74lbs :)

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Hellooo Everyone

I Was Banded On 8/7/06

Wt 234.5

Now 226

I Am Not Sure How Much I'm Suppose To Be Down By Now, I Need A fill Soon And Don't Know Where To Go I Am In Fort Myers Fl. If Anyone Can Help I Would Be So Greatfull. Thanks

Bee

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Hello Bee

If you refer back to my previous emails...I hope this will help you. The closest fill doctor for you would be Dr. Jessee. I really liked her services, but the cost doubled and I had to drive over 2 hours. This is the only reason I ended up with Dr. Kim in Celebration.

And.. they also have a very good support group/events that help you answer most of the questions you may have. I didn't attend any of them, only because of the long drive, but I think you really need some type of physical contact with those who have had this surgery. It will help you out....

Suncoast Bariatrics

Dr Tiffany Jessee

info@shedthepounds.com

Glenda

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I go to Dr.Jessee in Largo and have to agree that she is awesome!! A bit pricey but worth the superb service. I got to my sweet spot in 3 fills and haven't had to go back. IMHO its worth it to pay a bit more $$ for excellent after care.

~Liz~

03/10/06

241/168/160

5'7''

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