New, searching and excited!!!!

[sisterp 0]

Hi,

I am planning on being banded, but right now I am still looking for the right Dr. As most, I am a bit nervous about going to Mexico, but self-pay and exerience of Dr's would point me that direction. I would LOVE any help, info, experiences, etc. that any of you would like to share. I live in Missouri...anyone have any experiences here? I am looking forward to joining the "group" and hope that I will soon be someone who can give my thoughts from a "done it" perspective!!! Thanks for all the help!

[coyotegirl 3]

Hi, I didn't go to Mexico for my band, but I wanted to say Welcome to LBT!! Just keep searching and you will find lots of wonderful information here!!

Good luck!

[La_madam 20]

Hi & Welcome to LBT

I did go to Mexico for my surgery and I am extremely happy with my surgeon and my band and my weight loss to date. I had surgery 14 months ago. There are several experienced Dr.'s in Mexico, are you planning on going to TJ or to Monterey? Both have very experienced and well respected Dr's. The key to going to Mexico, is to make sure that if you live out of state and do not plan on going back to Mexico for fills & aftercare that you arrange for a Dr. in your area ahead of time prior to surgery who will see you as his or her patient. Many U.S. Dr.'s will not take on patients who were banded in Mexico, and if they do they will usually charge more, liability reasons I guess. I have seen several bandsters go to Mexico and not line up aftercare in their home town to only find out they could not find a Dr. to see them and were forced to go back to TJ, you need a Dr. in your area in the event of an emergency. Iam fortunate I live very close to the TJ border where my Dr. is, so I go to him for fills, aftercare and any emergency situations. Best of luck to you , glad you found LBT it is a great site full of wonderful supportive people