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Hi! I was banded on June 4th in Mexico with Dr. Ortiz. Anyone else out there banded by him? I am having trouble finding a doctor here in Arkansas to do my fills. Does anyone have any suggestions? I live in Arkadlphia, anyone close?

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Not me I am in Washington State. Just wanted to welcome you to the boards. I am sure there is someone out there that will be able to help you. Best of luck to you and welcome.

Kathy

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Me either but wanted ta give you a great big ole WELCOME anyway! THis is a great site ... hope you love it as much as we all do!

Darcy

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Hi Karen,

Welcome! Can't say I know anything about Arkansas or Arkadelphia, but we're glad you're here anyway. :D

Arkadelphia...I love that word! :(

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Karen,

I was banded by Dr. Ortiz on Jan.3. There is a doctor in Baton Rouge, Louisiana that will do fills for $300. The only problem is they only do them once a month. They rent a machine to have them done under fluroscope. YOu may find them under fills. If you have any questions just email me.

Debbie

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Looking for Doctors now in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. Will give you the info when I find it. Shouldn't be too long a wait.

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Karen: Here is a list of doctors that do banding in your area. Some of them might do fills for you. Hope this helps.

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Dr. Ron Kaler , 1 Mercy Lane, Suite 506, , ,Hot Springs, AR 71913. Tel: (501)623-9581.

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Dr. James Campbell , 1900 Malvern Ave, Suite 201, ,Hot Springs, AR 71901. Tel: (501)321-1000.

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Dr. James Wellborn , 1 Lile Ct Suite 103, , ,Little Rock, AR 72205. Tel: (501)663-9600.

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Dr. Rachel Keilin , 1002 Texas Blve, , ,Texarkana, TX 75501. Tel: (903)791-8900.

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Dr. Ron Hekier , 1002 Trexas Blvd., , ,Texarkana, TX 75501. Tel: (903)791-8900.

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Dr. Gregory Laffoon , 101 Skyline Drive, , ,Russellville, AR 72801. Tel: (479)890-7143.

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Hi Karen..I found this info on this siteunder Arkansas I I pasted it here for you..

I have been told that

Dr. Campbell in Hot Springs, Arkansas will do them on the Inamed bands only . So, if you're going to Mexico to get the surgery done, and don't plan on going back there for fills, make sure you get an inamed band.

Michelle

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