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I have not been seen in 3 years, am I in danger?

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idon't live close to you but my doctor and pa said for me to tell ppl that they would be glad to do the follow up for lapbanders. the pa only does lapbands and has for over 5 years. she is really good. so the point I am trying to make is if my clinic will take on patients than I am thinking others will too. you just have to get on the telephone and call. good luck.

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It will depend upon the doctor. I have told by several people that finding a different doctor to see you can be difficult. The people who have bands done in Mexico seem to have issues finding a US doctor to see them.

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Around here they will consider you if their patient book is not too full. However, they will want all the records from your prior dr so make sure that is available.

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