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[swneighbours 0]

Hi all:

I just joined this forum the other day. I live in the Birmingham area and am learning and researching before I get this done. I'm looking at getting it done in Tijuana due to the cost savings and since I never seem to be insured long enough to get an insurer to pay for it in the US. Any Alabamans get theirs done out of the country?

[Crimson Tide 7]

Having my surgery in Tijuana April 6. Wife had hers done there in Nov. She paid $8000 and I'm paying $7500 because of 2nd surgery. I've seen it for cheaper and they are probably good but I know you could not ask for a better clinic. Our Doctor is Dr. Ortiz at the Obeciety Control Center. Dr. Dewitt in Birmingham is doing my wifes fills and I will use him also. My wife said Dr. Dewitt told her he did the surgery for $11,500. She was really pleased with him. PM me if you would like more info on Mexico. We would be glad to help. Best of luck.

[Kimmiev3 0]

I am having my surgery at the OCC on March 25th. I simply got tired of fighting the insurance battle. It looks like they will win at all cost so I decided to go to Mexico. I am paying $7300.00. By the time I file that on my taxes next year I will come out probably better than if I had used insurance. I was just not willing to wait until 2011 for them to approve it. There is a fill center in Roswell, GA that is affiliated with Dr. Ortiz but I will be going back to Mexico at least for my first fill. I started my preop diet yesterday. It would not be so bad if it were not for the dang headache I have. I weighed yesterday morning and again this morning. I promise I am telling the truth but the scale may be lying. It shows that I have lost almost 4lbs. Now, I am sure it is just Fluid but I will take it. It sort of makes the headache worth it. Anyway, I will be glad to answer any questions about my surgery and the whole process. I would like to keep in touch with local people having the surgery at the OCC as well.

Kim

[swneighbours 0]

I found a fill center here in Birmingham that will do fills for Mexican lap bands. I can provide the info if you want.

[flyboy_liz 0]

i will bookmark this thread. please keep us posted and give lots of info. i am also looking at having mine done there.