Back to Mexico... Round 2

[want2beme 2]

I love my doctor in Mexico, it's just a long drive (7 hours). I've been trying to find a 'fill' doc here in Sacrament, Cali, but no such luck. Looks like I'm going back to TJ for a fill. I am kinda happy about it, because they do flour there and have such an awesome staff with 12 yrs experience with the band. So, I know I'm in good hands.

You may want to know why I can't find a fill doctor here:

#1) Most doctors here WILL NOT touch a Mexico pt.

and the docs I found that will...

#2) Dr. Machado wants $250.00 for the first visit (not a fill, just to meet her which I already did at her 2 hour seminar). Then $1200.00 for upper GI "to make sure they did it right". Then $400 for the first fill. What a bunch of BS.

#3) Dr. Billy. Has an office in Ventura and in Truckee. Is only in Auburn once per month. $300 for first visit/fill, $155.00 after that. and will adjust for free within 8 weeks of a fill (to readjust if needed)... BUT, he's only up here in Truckee once per month, so if you need a readjustment, it's done in Ventura or in 4 more weeks. Uh, no thx. If it's not under flouro, how do they know the amt of restriction? THEY DON'T!

#4) Dr. Hendrix in Roseville. He is 'taking a break' from doing fills and may be starting back up in Jan 2008. I went through fillcenter.com to find him, they took 3 weeks to get back to me after 4 phone calls, 3 emails, and a gun at their head... then they said, "He's not contracted with us right now"... this is after I filled out the pt forms. Ugh! I called him directly and yeah, he's on a break. (whatever that means)

Bottom Line, I am going back to TJ. october 30th. I can't wait.

I need a fill very very bad. I can eat anything. I am trying sooo hard to control myself. Right now I could eat a cow. My dinner was rice and veggies, but about 3 cups worth. And I wasn't full. I'm drinking hot tea now just to calm me down from the anxiety. Can you tell I'm a little wound up? Geez!

Wish me luck on my fill. Well, wish me luck on the drive. 7 hours one way! I have to leave my 12 month old home. Whaaa!!! PS - Would it be weird to ask the guy I've been dating for 2 months to go with me? haha....

Thx!

[juliegeraci 7]

Dr. McKeen in San Jose, CA takes Mexico patients. He charges me $200 a fill. Not sure how much under fluoro. He is wonderful!

[ras141414 0]

Dr. Lopez only charges 95.00.. but the gas your burning up kills ya also.... PLUS THE FILL DR. IS VERY AGGRESIVE AT DR. LOPEZ'S OFFICE...