djpfeils

I have recently begun my research to determine where I want to have my lap band surgery in Mexico. It is the only way that I can afford it. I have read good reviews on Dr Aceves and Rumbault. would like your opinion and other surgeons that have a good record. I need to also be able to fill in MINNESOTA.

I'm looking for others who have gone to Mexico for surgery. I will have my fills at Park Nicollet. surgery is 3/31/08 with Dr Aceves. excited and scared:rolleyes2:

i had my lap band surgery in mexicali also. i live in southern minnesota and go to park nicollet in st louis park. they will see patients that didn't have their surgery at park. the cost is $150 for office call and an additional $70 for the fill.

i have a 4cc band and currently have 2.0. i was up to 2.2 but had to have an unfill. i am very tight at 2.0. i think you will get restriction soon. :drool:

I need some words of encouragement. I have not lost much weight, except for the liquid stage after surgery. I had second fill a week ago, and it is too tight. I have been on liquids and soft, and cant eat much at all. I am trying to work with the tight fill, thinking that it will improve. am I correct in thinking that the tight fill will get better in a few days to a week vs going for an unfill? Of course, I have lost 2# in the last week since I am not eating much. also, is their really a sweet spot where I can eat most foods without pain or PBing, and still lose weight? I eat very healthy but difficult to maintain good nutrition on a liquid/soft diet. currently, after my second fill, I get pain after a few bites, and then the painful hiccups start. I can only eat about 1/2 cup of food at a meal. I am taking lots of chewable vitamins to supplement. If I eat more than 1/2 cup, I PB. REassure me!!!

so how long did it take to feel more comfortable? I am 9 days out from my last fill and had pureed chicken and gravy last night with no difficulty and yogurt this am, but tried a few bites of a soft hot dog and chewed well, but it didnt go. thats when I posted here for answers

cosmos I just wanted to add that I started this thread, and have since traveled to mexicali for the surgery. I am a nurse, and thought thru all of the pros and cons listed. I ended up needing a hiatal hernia repair, and had to stay an additional day on IV fluids, because I was so tight and I couldn't get liquids down. I did not pay another dime for the hernia surgery or the extra day in the hospital. do you think that would've happened in the US? Now, I really wanted to have my insurance pay a portion of the hiatal hernia surgery, but I could not get Dr A to do an itemized statement for me. I have to live with that, since I went to Mexico. I do believe that you have to be careful when traveling out of the US. don't select any surgeon that has had problems with complications. choose a reputable Dr.

I started this original thread when I was researching. since then, I went to Dr Aceves in Mexicali and had lap band on 3/31/08. It was a great experience, very professional. YOu will not regret it. If you want to email me personally to be sure that I am not a paid employee, my email address is djpfeilsticker@q.com

I was banded by Dr Aceves on 3/31. I am a nurse and spent a lot of time on the chat site reading the comments. I was amazed at the excellent care and I would go again. I wish I was closer to mexicali so I could afford to go their for fills also. you will NOT regret going to Dr Aceves. good luck with your journey.

sistergirl, where do you have your fills?