Anyone banded at Pacific Surgical, Olympia?

[javaseas 0]

Would like to get idea from others regarding thoughts on Drs. Avila and Neal and what their follow up has been like. Problems w/getting appropriate fills? All good? I've heard a few things here and there. I go for my first fill later this month.

Thanks

[RaRaMba09 0]

HI, I was actually banded in Mexico by Dr. Ortiz (love him), Pacific Surgical told me I was not "fat' enough, although I was nearly 220 lbs. So I paid the 8k and had it done myself!

I love Pac Surgical, do not get me wrong, they were only following FDA regulations. They have done both of my first two fills and Erin their fill nurse is phenomenal! She was obese herself (lost over 100lbs) and now takes care of us. The cost is reasonable and I love having my fills done under fluoro, so I can see the restriction happening.

Good luck!

[brittu 42]

I was banded by Dr. Neal in 2006. They were the only office willing to fight for me for insurance (my bmi was 35). He did a great job on the surgery and is quite interested in his patients success. I just wish I lived closer so I could attend the support group.

I had a fill a year ago with a fill center and wish I hadn't. I'm back driving down to see Dr. Neal (was in yesterday) and am ready to get back on track. I had a little stretch in my pouch a couple weeks ago so he can in to watch the upper GI and make sure things were healing.

I think he's a good doc and I'm very happy with the office staff as well.

Britt