Urgent need doctor to follow up after overseas surgery

[belkita 0]

I was banded in dominican republic on 08/11/2009. I have already returned to the united states, and my doctor gave me a document explaining the whole procedure and a detailed information about my surgery, fill and everything needed in order i can find a doctor in northern new jersey to follow up with my post-care, can anyone let me know if there is any site/doctor/place, i can visit to obtain my after surgery care here in the united states, especifically in an area of passaic county, new jersey.

Any suggestions and help will be highly appreciate, i am really in need of this information urgently.

Thanks

[Brockbabe82 0]

I am not really sure, but I know a lot of people have used this;www.fillcentersusa.com

Good luck to you, and congrats on being banded!

[elcee 3,341]

I am amazed that you didn't sort this out before the surgery.From what I have read on this site a lot of US doctors don't like taking patients that they have not operated on themselves. I would have wanted all my ducks in a row.

Good luck , hope you manage to find someone.

[belkita 0]

Thank you for your reply, i did in fact research the information, but unfortunately with the excitement of the trip i lost information i have found in lapbandtalk. I will continue researching, as i really need to find this information.

Thank you for giving me the information and the reason i went overseas, was because i was non insured in the united states, and the cost was much less than here. All i am looking forward is if someone can provide aftercare follow up for this type of surgery in northern new jersey.

Thanks again.

[Missprdiva 0]

hey belkita,

congrats on the lap band! I dont know of any doc's in your area, but i wanted to say.. Dont let what some people on here get to you....some people just assume and that just makes them look like an ass...just keep your head up and stay positive ! I will pray for u!

[ruffcat 0]

I am amazed that you didn't sort this out before the surgery.From what I have read on this site a lot of US doctors don't like taking patients that they have not operated on themselves. I would have wanted all my ducks in a row.

Good luck , hope you manage to find someone.

Hopefully this isnt true... I am an army wife, banded on 17 August.. I wont be able to get my fill with the Surgeon who placed the band as we are moving to colorado:ohmy:

[julia19642 0]

Hi Belikita,

Congrats on your banding. Your picture on your "about me" page is great. I wish I had thought of taking a 'before' picture of myself, but most pictures i have are of me hiding behind someone...just face shots.

I wonder if you could get an answer quicker if you also posted your question in the forum "fill doctors"....(or something like that...it's about halfway down the home page of lapbandtalk.

Good luck....and again...congrats !! :thumbup: