laurygregson

Lynn0216, I know exactly what you are talking about. I was banded by Dr. Ortiz in Mexico in Oct 2007 but since I live in the bay area I wanted to find a local doctor for my fills. I went lapsf for my first fill and was treated like dirt by the doctor there (I'm sure it's the same one you had). I paid $375 for the fill and then I got charged $800 for the fluro because they didn't set it up for me before I got to my appointment. Eventually it got worked out and I had to pay $200 for the fluro on top of hte $375.00. I left there with a bad taste in my mouth and looking at other options. I called Dr. McKeen's office in San Jose and was told a fill was going to cost me $400. So like a fool I went back to LapSF for my second fill and had a really nice female doctor filling in for the a-hole but when I got there I was told I had to pay $450 for the fill. I didn't have the fluro this time because I can't afford it. I am overfilled right now and having a hard time keeping even liquids down but I can't spend another $450 to get a slight unfill. I totally know how you feel and the male doctor there was sacastic and rude and completely obnoxious. I thought about going back to Mexico but again it's difficult to schedule the time away. It's nice to hear that I haven't been the only one with problems.

Hi all, I wrote to Tricare 6 months ago to see if they covered lap band surgery. I was told that they didn't so I self paid in Mexico. I have since learned that Tricare to do cover it and have put a claim in to see if they will reimburse part/all of it. Has anyone else been sucessful at getting reimbursement?

Hi I'm looking for a fill doctor in the sac/bay area region too. I have a quote from a doctor in San Fran which is $575 for the first fill. Can you email me the list of doctors that do fills as well. Thanks laurygregson@yahoo.com

Hi everyone, I wanted to say goodluck to everyone who is being banded soon and my thoughts are with those currently on their preop diet that I will soon be doing. While I'm not looking forward to two weeks of a liquid diet I am excited about being banded. My biggest problem right now is that I seem to be eating everything in sight. I find myself snacking alot throughout the day and not caring much about it. I have this faulty thinking that it doesn't matter because I will be doing my preop soon. I have also found myself not wanting to catch up with old friends that haven't seen me in a while due to my big weight gain. Anyway I can't wait to hear everyone's post op stories!!!

Hey there, I'm getting banded with Dr. Ortiz on Oct 11th.

Hi paragirl, I am also being banded October 11th. I getting it done in TJ with Dr. Ortiz and I can't wait. It's great to see that someone else is geting it done on the same day. I am going to begin my preop diet on Oct 1st and have decided that is the day life changes for me.

Hi there bluebyrd, I hear you about the photo thing, I too have deliberately stayed away from camera's. I am also getting my lap band on Oct 11th and wanted to wish you luck as well.

Hi everyone, today is exactly one month until I get banded. My only problem is that I can't stop eating at the moment... I need to get back on track. Have a great day everyone.

Hi Karenr204, It's great to hear that someone else will be there around the same time. How are you feeling about everything? I'm starting to feel really excited about a new thinner me! I'm counting the days!

Hi there, I am newbie and wanted to say hello. I am really excited about getting banded on October 11th in TJ with Dr. Ortiz. I love reading everyone's stories and it makes me so much more motivated. I will be starting my preop diet on the 1st October... Whooo!:clap2: