Need Help

Shelly44 · July 7, 2008

I had the lap band surgery in Dec. in Mexico. I have done great so far but now I need a fill and I can't find a Dr. to do it. I was wondering if anyone else has had this problem or knew of a doctor in texas that would do the fill?:confused2:

heartfire · July 7, 2008

Hi!

It might help if you list the cities you are willing to travel to. I know others have talked about doctors in Texas who will take patients from Mexico but I couldn't tell you who they were or where.

Might want to search some of the threads to see what pops up. Check the insurance and doctor/hospital threads too and see if there is something there.

Best wishes to you. Take care!

mtnman428 · July 7, 2008

Hi, I too was searching for a Dr. to do my fills after my Lap Band surgery (on 7/24/08 in Mexico) in my home state (RI). I kept reading how difficult it would be to find 1 willing to do fills for me. I looked on Fillcentersusa.com's website, but the closest fill center to me was at least 2 hours away! I figured that I would just give a (reputable) Bariatric surgeon in RI a call and ask if he would do my fills for me after having surgery in mexico. The worst they could do would be to say no; however the answer, to my surprise was yes! Without insurance it will cost me $65 for the Dr. visit and $100 for the fill (w/o Fluoro), which is actually cheaper than going to the Fill Center. I'm aware that rules vary from state to state, but give it a try in your area. Good Luck!!!