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I am going to be banded by Dr. De La Garza tomorrow! Yippee! My best friend is also having the surgery... I'll let you know how it goes!

Anxious!

Gina in KY:scared:

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good luck picking the doctor that you feel is right for you. i recommend DR.HUACUZ. He has a brand new state of the art facility. I was there the day it passed inspection. very nice and clean. also the price is cheaper than most and the service is excellent. DR HUACUZ has been the best doctor i have ever had. he is really talented and goes out of his way for his patients. customer service is the key with him. call him personally. he will tell you everything on the phone. i have sent many people to him and they are all very pleased. i hope all goes well for you. check out the website online and read . good luck.

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oh ya, doctor huacuz also does the tummy tucks and all the stuff you need after losing all the weight. i will have a Tummy Tuck by him next fall. im still trying to lose a few more pounds. ive lost 95lbs. i have gone up and down ten lbs a few times and have hit a wall. so , now i work out harder and try to watch the carbs... doc gives you a discount for any surgery you have after your lapband. thats cool. i looked at the new pictures of the tummy tucks he did and im amazed. i hope i will do as well. i think the tummy tuck is very affordable.

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My mom was banded by Dr. Aceves in May of '06',I was banded in June of '06' and my cousin was banded in May of this year..We all LOVED everything and everyone there..

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i was banded in acuna mexico by dr. rodriguez! my only suggestion is to make sure someone is with you in mexico - it was a good experience alone, would have been better with someone there....

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I have been researching this doctor. Is there any more information you can give me regarding your whole experience?

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i was banded in acuna mexico by dr. rodriguez! it was a good experience and would recommend to anyone.

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Ive just started my search for the right Dr. inMX. so far Im leaning towards dr.Rodriguez ,any one with some info. that would ne helpful here Im about as far away as yopu can get but understand they will ass. with finding a Doc.closer to your area for fills.Im in AK.any words of wisdom?

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I along with a friend are getting banded with Dr. Ariel Ortiz in Tiajuana, Mexico in July. I had the chance to get a consult with the nutrutionist, surgeon, and got a facility tour including the room I'll be staying in the night of my surgery. It's a great place and as well have had nothing but good things. Dr. Ortiz has a great medical record and has had so many satisfied patients and it's even hard considering anyone else. Google him, there is tons of info. on him including who and where he proctors.

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I would like to put in my 2 cents. I have just arrived home from MX and being banded. It was awsome! beyond my expectations and the care was unbelievable. would love to get this type of care at a US hospital. The hospital was Spotless, staff completely attentive to any requests and again I am excited for the journey but Dr.Aceves is awsome. He actually does his surgeries in a hospital that is privately owned. The hospital reminds you of a high class hotel. They are constantly cleaning. My DH was very impressed. I know that I will pay the extra in airfare to get fills in MX b/c my confidence is in dr. and his staff.

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