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I was banded by Dr. Rumbaut (Mexico) one month ago and am looking for a fill doc nearby. I know the only one in Alabama right now is Dr. Caylor in Foley. Does anyone know of others within easy driving distance of Birmingham?

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Guest kaylee

try www.gastricbandinstitute.com. thats where i had mine. they are wonderful. i live in NE AL. its in dalton ga, south of chattanooga, tn. check out the wed site. it has alot of info. Dr. Ponce was in the FDA study for having it preformed in the US. fills and re-fills r $200. they r very good. wait time is good too.

kaylee

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Guest Kimmie115

Kaylee,

Did you get banded in Dalton too? Or did you just get your fill there? I am looking into getting the surgery done in Dalton. Did you pay or use insurance? If you used insurance, who was your carrier?

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Guest kaylee

i have had trouble with my pc and haven't checked this site in a loooong time. i did have all my lap band contact in dalton ga. was private/self pay also. if there is any questions check there web site www.gastricbandinstitute.com. has alot of info. sorry it has took me so long to respond. if any questions i can help with let me know.

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Guest Alex'sMom

I was banded in Mexico also. How much are fills in Folley Al.? Is there a reason why you don't want to use that Doc?

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Dr. Caylor in Foley is wonderful, and yes, I think he will do fills for other patients. He did my surgery, and I have had nothing but smooth sailing!

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I have spoken with someone who was banded in Mexico and wanted Dr. Ponce to perform her fills. He's changed his policy recently. He now charges $2000.00 a year for fills, no limits.

I think that's a little extreme. I've never heard of Dr. Caylor, but would be interested to know if he would fill someone who was banded in Mexico. I know of a doctor in Nashville that will take on patients that were banded in Mexico. He will even see you in an emergency situation, but Nashville is a pretty long haul from Birmingham.

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I was just wondering if you ever found a fill dr? Dr Clements at UAB started doing lap-band in November. I was banded 2 1/2 weeks ago...he's awesome!!!

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Hi Shannon,

I am from Alabama and often come down to Trussville. For future reference could you share with us Dr. Clements's website information. It's good to know if I should need help.

Thank-you.

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