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Hi,

I am considering doing my surgery in MX. Right now I am still researching. I want to see what doctors in my area or @ least NC that will do aftercare for people that did the procedure in MX.

I currently live in the Raleigh/Durham area.

Thanks!!

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You can ask your surgeon in Mexico and they will give you a list of fill doctors that will fill Mexican Patients or at least Dr. Sanchez, in Monterrey did for me. You can also go to inamed's web site and they'll send you a list and you can go to fillcenters website. Hope this helps.

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You can ask your surgeon in Mexico and they will give you a list of fill doctors that will fill Mexican Patients or at least Dr. Sanchez, in Monterrey did for me. You can also go to inamed's web site and they'll send you a list and you can go to fillcenters website. Hope this helps.

I spoke w/Dr. Ortiz' office and they said that Dr. Bauman will do aftercare for MX patients. I didn't see anyone listed in NC on the website. I think he's located in Concord. I will definitely give his office a call next week.

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You can ask your surgeon in Mexico and they will give you a list of fill doctors that will fill Mexican Patients or at least Dr. Sanchez, in Monterrey did for me. You can also go to inamed's web site and they'll send you a list and you can go to fillcenters website. Hope this helps.

Oh, and thanks for replying!! :)

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Hey Skyblu - I think the last time "the best me" called Dr Bauman they wouldn't give her a postive answer. She ended up using Dr Gonzolas. (I think that is name.) I am sure she will check in here soon. I will send her an email to let her know....she was banded in MX and lives in Charlotte.

Keep us posted...Good Luck!!!

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Hey Skye!

Dr. Eduardo Gonzales

Surgical Weight Loss Center

1000 S. Paark Blvd.

Winston Salem, NC 27127

336-784-8299

Call his office for the latest prices. He'll happily see Mx bandsters. And he gives good fills. I haven't been filled in almost a year now, and have only had 2 (and one unfill) and I'm done with fills. Good luck!

Thanks for the heads up Kim! :)

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Hey Skye!

Dr. Eduardo Gonzales

Surgical Weight Loss Center

1000 S. Paark Blvd.

Winston Salem, NC 27127

336-784-8299

Call his office for the latest prices. He'll happily see Mx bandsters. And he gives good fills. I haven't been filled in almost a year now, and have only had 2 (and one unfill) and I'm done with fills. Good luck!

Thanks for the heads up Kim! :confused:

That is great to hear. Winston Salem is only a couple hours away. Thanks for the info!!!

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Another consideration is the band type you have placed. Most will only fill an inamed lapband. I am still keeping an eye out for an american doc that will fill a french midband. Good Luck

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Updated: Just wanted to let yal know that I finally spoke w/Dr. Gonzales' office. I had e-mailed them a while back, but they never responded. I called and spoke w/Lisa. She told me they would see patients banded in Mexico. The Dr. charges $250 for the fluro, the hospital charges $325, and there could be a possible reading fee of $86. So the totals anywhere from $575-$661.

I had no idea that it would cost this much. Most of the other quotes I saw on the board have been more reasonable.

Lisa also told me that the doctor will see you in the event of an infection or a problem. The dr will not remove or install bands. She was very helpful.

I will post rates if I am able to find anyone else. If anyone knows of any other doctors please let me know.

Thanks

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