Tampa Florida fill help

[Yvonne1970 1]

I recently relocated to Tampa Florida. My new insurance will not start until January 2016. I had an unfill after a Tummy Tuck. I experienced alot of avid reflux I believe due to swelling from tummy tuck procedure.

Any advice on local doctors for private pay?

[ruthwohl65 0]

Hi Yvonne 1970 I can recommend Dr. Chavda

205 S. Moon Ave. Brandon Fl. 33511

813 6814644

He is just outside Tampa inBon off 60. He was the only Dr.

in Florida that I could find that would do fills. I had my lap band done in Port Huron Michigan. I drove 45 min. from

Brooksville Fl. I had my lap band in from 2009 to 2013. It worked for me fine. I lost 100 lbs. then I started to gain weight. Dr. Chavda thought it was my port. He changed out my port. Then the port got infected. They did a scope and found the banding was trying to integrate itself into the stomach of my lining. Dr Chavda then referred me to Dr Murr at Tampa General Hospital. He is one of the top 10 lap band physicians in the united states. I had to have surgery to have it removed. Dr. Murr said in most cases the band would just go thru the lining and wind up sitting in the bottom of stomach. In my case the stomach lining was attaching itself to the banding all the way around. I was in surgery 4 1/2 hrs. I almost died twice, in surgery. I was in the hospital almost 4 weeks, due to an bacterial infection in my stomach. It took me 6 months to clear that up.. I was thankful to Dr. Chavda for transferring me to Dr. Mirr. Dr. Chavda is a good Dr.

He was scheduled to do the surgery himself. I think if he would have tried to do it, I would have died. Just be careful with your lap band. Make sure you have a scope done every two or three years. I'm not sorry I had it done, I've gained 25 lbs. back but I'm trying to lose that, on my own. It's still a struggle. I think once you have a severe weight problem. You always have that fear of it coming back. any questions call me at 239 2181970 or email at ruthwohl@live.com. Good luck. Ruth

[Yvonne1970 1]

I called. . The receptionist was one of the most unknowable ones I've called. . She told me $150 for visit n $500 for the fill. That's crazy.

[ruthwohl65 0]

I was fortunate to have insurance paym. I only had co pay. Try Dr mirr at tampa general. See what they say. You are right. That is outrageous. Prior to that i was private pay and had a dr. Out of port Charlotte. Fl. I cant remember the name but i remember i thought it was reasonable.

[Yvonne1970 1]

I found a dr in St Pete. $100 for first appointment plus $150 for fill then $150 per visit with fill after that. Made an appointment for Monday

[ruthwohl65 0]

Good for you. I hope it works out for you.