bushbaby 8 Posted June 17, 2004 Hi I am new to the band I had it done on 6/13 and I am so excited I almost feel normal. I have lost 10 pounds and I am looking forward for more. So that I can get ahead of the game I want to make sure I have somewhere to get my fills I got my surgery done in monterrey, mx. A little far to go everytime I will need a fill. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
La_madam 20 Posted June 17, 2004 I live in Orange County and I had my surgery done in Tiajuana Mexico and I have yet to find a doctor in Orange County area who will do fills on a patient banded in Mexico so I just drive down to Tj for my fills with my surgeon, it's a whole lot cheaper too even I could find a doctor closer to home but I do'nt mind the hour and a half drive to Tj...I hope you have better luck then I have, if you do find a doctor please let me know where and his cost for fills done under fluoro... Good Luck with your search Michelle Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bushbaby 8 Posted June 20, 2004 Who is your doctor in TJ It might be worth a drive? I am still going to look for one here that is not 1,000 dollars a shot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
La_madam 20 Posted June 20, 2004 My doctor is Dr Ortiz There are several others also...Dr Kuri is a great doctor in TJ also www.obesitycontrolcenter.com is the web site for Dr Ortiz. I do not know what he charges for patients who did not have surgery with him but doubt it is not 1000.00 dollars. I pay 100.00 for a fill Michelle Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bushbaby 8 Posted June 20, 2004 Wow I hope he is reasonable for me my dr was amazing and pays for your first return and does free fills as long as you like but monterray is a 3 hour flight...so I would like someone closer. How long have you been banded? Is it normal to feel hungry but then only be able to eat/ drink a few bites? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
La_madam 20 Posted June 20, 2004 I have afriend on this board who is checking into some Los Angeles doctors who do fills on Mexican patients so I will let you know what she finds out. I have been banded since April 6th and had my first fill on June 6th. Yes it is normal to feel hungry and only be able to eat a few bites for me anyway as far as the drinking, I do not drink with my meals or 1/2 hour before or an hour after. This was rule # 2 from my doctor. Where do you live in California? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bushbaby 8 Posted June 20, 2004 Riverside. I have lived here about 5 years. WHere do you live? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
