Drove 2.5 Hours and FillUSA called to cancel

deckedout · July 16, 2007

Is there anyone out there from Oregon, who has went to Mexico for their lapband? I am looking for a place to get my fills. I have not been banded yet, that is on tuesday!!! Anyways I have heard that it is hard to find U.S. Dr.s that will do a fill for patients from mexico. Any one have any references, they would be greatly appreciated.

I go to Dr. Fitzpatrick in Oregon. She has 2 offices. One right near Portland and the other is near Salem ( I think) I was banded in TJ by Doctor Ortiz and he recommended her. She is fantastic, takes lots of time to talk with you. No flora but that has not been a problem for me at all.

If you want a phone number you can PM me and I'll give it to you, or go to Home for her website. She is fantastic.

FurEllie · July 18, 2007

Here is the new update... The truck carrying the C-arm for delivery broke down in West Virginia... This is going to push the Roswell opening date back another week. Target date now is July 27-28 for opening.
I will keep you all updated.

Please do. I need a fill and really would like to try you guys.

nancyotr · July 21, 2007

I was very lucky, I had surgery in mexico but a dr in new orleans only charges 180.00 a fill, no other costs. there are a lot of doctors in this area that take pts from mexican surgeons

FurEllie · July 21, 2007

:update:
Roswell, GA location is now accepting appointments.

Call 866-345-5872 to schedule.

Fluoro costs are an extra $200 at this locaiton for new patients and $120 for existing patients.

AWESOME!! Will be calling next week - thanks so much for the update

skyeblu79 · July 30, 2007

I just wanted to comment about my experience w/the Roswell location yesterday. I had a great experience. Darlene and the rest of the staff were very nice and put me right at ease. I hate they are so far away from me.

For anyone else that's going, the e-mail from fillcentersusa said the fluro had to be paid w/cash or check. They were actually taking credit cards for everything..

mamabirdnc · August 6, 2007

quick reply

FurEllie · August 21, 2007

Have my appointment this Saturday - will report back :mad:

smatyas · August 21, 2007

Awesome! Do let us know how it went!

sistergirl · August 23, 2007

For 2500.00 it would almost pay you to fly back to Tijuana for free except the flight.

FurEllie · August 25, 2007

Darlene ROCKS! :huggie: After reading some of the horror stories I just knew there couldn't be anyone who filled as well as Dr. Romero with Dr. Ortiz's office. Except for the lack of facial hair, Darlene is just as good Very nice, very professional, tiny little pinch, talked about how much of a wimp I am after the 1 overfill, etc.

Not to mention the trip was 1.5 hours each way instead of taking 48 hours, lol. Plus when I go "into town" I can get a ton of other stuff done too.

If anyone's around the GA area (there was someone from Mississippi and Kentucky today), Darlene gets an A+

Ready4it · August 26, 2007

Are there any talks of having a FillUSA center in Kentucky or Tennessee at this time?

ggeorgiagirl · August 26, 2007

This will be the FillCentersUSA test! I have been banded since November 2003. I have never had restriction...EVER...lost NO WEIGHT in 4 years! I have an appointment with Darlene next weekend! If she can do it (after 6 different fills in the past with NO results)...I will praise her and praise her!

I will post back next week!

WISH ME MUCH LUCK :clap2:

FurEllie · August 26, 2007

This will be the FillCentersUSA test! I have been banded since November 2003. I have never had restriction...EVER...lost NO WEIGHT in 4 years! I have an appointment with Darlene next weekend! If she can do it (after 6 different fills in the past with NO results)...I will praise her and praise her!
I will post back next week!

WISH ME MUCH LUCK :clap2:

Darlene with watch the Fluro to see if it gathers in the pouch instead of going straight through. TBH, mine went straight through but as I mentioned, I am a wimp after my overfill. :confused: In all fairness, I could use some more.

Are you going to Roswell or Moultrie and which weekend?

ggeorgiagirl · August 26, 2007

I will be going to Moultrie September 1st! THIS SATURDAY!!! I have all of my fills (except my very first one) under fluro...so, I am very glad that she does it that way!

I live about 45 minutes from Moultrie!

FurEllie · August 26, 2007

I will be going to Moultrie September 1st! THIS SATURDAY!!! I have all of my fills (except my very first one) under fluro...so, I am very glad that she does it that way!
I live about 45 minutes from Moultrie!

Oh bummer - thought I'd run into you So far, Darlene was 100% right - this isn't enough fill. I was 20 pounds heavier with the 1.5 that was too much so I guess it DOES make a difference. Though at the rate I can go, I'll be 20 heavier when she gets back to Roswell :confused:

Best of luck!