midband vs. lapband

[hatmama 0]

Hi Tara, I live in Stafford, VA just above Fredericksburg. I went up to Frederick MD to Dr. Susan Brinkley today for my 1st fill. She was really great. No flouro but she got the port exactly 1st time, no pain. She is a lap band patient also so was great to talk to. There were several drs listed in Richmond at the Fillcentersusa. You might be able to find one closer. Depending on where you had your surgery, a dr around there may do it for you. Over here, they don't want to do the Mexico patients. Dr. Brinkley says it is because they are in a snit about losing the money since they make so much if they do the lapband and fills are minor $$ to them. Good luck. :)Laura

[anelson0128 0]

can you list some of the names and areas of the doctors that will performs the fills? i will be forever greatful. god bless you!!!

lisa

[hatmama 0]

The best way to find a dr is to go into the section here on the forum labled Fill doctors, or something like that. That's where I got Dr. Brinkley's name from. Depends on where you are located. I could probably have found one in the Richmond area but because of traffice, it's just as easy to go north as south around this area, you're still going to be tied up for a few hours. Good luck. :)Laura

[gamcg826 0]

If I could do things over again I would get the LapBand instead of the MidBand. I have found it very difficult to get a fill because it is not approved by the FDA. I do not want to go back to Mexico!