Fills & Aftercare

[GreenChrysalis 1]

I know that I'm not the only Georgian getting banded out of state, but I've searched here and so far haven't found any recommendations for local fills/aftercare other than Fill Centers USA. I intend to return to my surgeon for at least the first two fills. But in the event that I need something like an emergency unfill, it would be nice to have a backup. I have seen such mixed reviews of Fill Centers USA, but obviously if I couldn't find anyone else that's where I would go.

I have contacted Dr. Champion and Dr. Dennis Smith, and neither will see other surgeon's patients. Dr. Bryan Freeman in AL (supposed to be about 90 mins from Atlanta) will consider taking on other surgeon's patients depending on the case. I have called a few others but have not heard back from them yet.

So if you were banded out of state, do you have a fill doctor in Georgia? If you were banded in Georgia, do you know if your surgeon will do fills/aftercare for bands that he did not place? Thanks!

[ugagirl 0]

Dr. Freeman is my surgeon! It's not that bad of a drive and he and his staff are WONDERFUL...worth the drive if he'll take you on!

[GreenChrysalis 1]

That's great to hear. I hope that he will -- so far I haven't gotten anybody else to even consider it. I think the drive would be OK, better than the flight back to CO. :eek:

Dr. Freeman is my surgeon! It's not that bad of a drive and he and his staff are WONDERFUL...worth the drive if he'll take you on!

[GreenChrysalis 1]

I'm replying to myself here, but perhaps this information will help others like me.

I just got an email from Brooke in Dr. Jaime Ponce's office. He charges $2500.00 for 4 visits or 1 year, which ever is sooner. Adjustments after 1 year or the 4th visit are $625.00. That seems pretty pricey to me, but since I haven't heard back from a lot of surgeons, I don't have a good point of reference right now. It's more expensive than Dr. Freeman, at least.