Bandsternan

I was also banded in Mexico and have only had one fill in almost 2 yrs. Where are you going for your fills...Troy? Please tell me more.

Is there anyone else? I'm trying to get a fill without having to go back to Mexico for it. Help? :smile:

I'm looking for anyone who does fills on Mexican patients in Toronto. Anybody know anyone near or in Toronto?

Yes! Please!!! I need a fill in Toronto desperately. Please get back to me asap! I was banded in Mexico in 02/08 and have only had 1 fill. I didn't realize it was going to be so difficult to get filled here. Much Appreciated

I was banded in Mexico and can't afford to kepp going back for fills. I was banded in Feb 08 and have only had 1 fill. I didn't realize it was going to be so hard to find a fill. I'm very frustrated as I paid $8,000 and have only lost 20lbs. I know I need a fill but can't seem to find anyone here who will do them for a reasonable cost. Do you know if your nurse is still taking patients? I live in Barrie, Ont. Any help with this would be much appreciated.

Make sure you have a fill doc lined up and you know the cost! I can't find a fill doc in Ont. I was told that Dr Cristou in Montreal would do them for $100 consult and then another$100 for the fill but after 6 wks of correspondence, sending op reports & x-rays by mail, they finally called me with an appt and all of a sudden the price went up to $650. Do your homework!!! I'm going back to Mexico for a fill...it's cheaper to fly down

I was banded in Mexico and cannot find anyone in Ont who will do fills. It took me 6wks of corresponding with Dr Cristou's office in Montreal only to find out that I have an appt but suddenly the price changed from $350 to $650! I said forget it! It will cost me another $300 to get there and then a hotel room. That's $1000. If I go back to Mexico it would be cheaper and at least have a mini vacation. Does anyone know of a fill doc or nurse anywhere in Ont or close that will take Mexico patients with a J&J band?

I was banded by Dr. Aceves on Feb 13/08 but still haven't had a fill. I'm still trying to find a fill doc close to me. I'm waiting to hear back from a doc in Montreal. It has been very frustrating! I haven't gained but I have only lost the 15lbs that I orginally lost the first month after surgery. If this doc in Montreal won't take me then I will have to go back to Mexicali. How long did you go between fills and how many cc's did you get? I have the J&J band. I really wish I had researched the whole fill thing a bit more. I live in Ont and if you were banded in Mex, they won't touch you.

I told everyone I had gall bladder surgery...same scars. It explains a lot and no one even questions

You r awesome! An inspiration to us all!!!!

Of course you shouldn't drive after anesthetic but I'm sure you can drive as soon as it wears off like the next day or two. They made me get up and start walking an hour after surgery. I was only given Tylenol so maybe some people had stronger pain meds? I was fine to drive the next day.

I have not told a soul so far. It's possible. I even flew to Mexico for my surgery while my daughter looked after my house & pets for a week. I told her I was going for a vacation. So far so good. I didn't want to tell anyone either. You'll be fine. I was terrified but everything was fine. God luck with your journey.

You go girl!!!

I was banded in Mexico in Feb and still have not had a fill because I really don't know where to go. I was told it would be no problem to find a fill doc. The only ones I can find are in Detroit or Montreal. I would be going alone and am debating whether or not to just go back to Mexico which is free fills but the airfare costs. I don't really want to drive + the price of gas and most likely a hotel room + the cost of a fill. Anyone going through this crap? I feel like I wasted a lot of money cos I really haven't lost much either. My band is empty and now I can almost eat as much as before. I have to go soon. Anyone considering Mexico should really figure out wher they will get their fills.

I haven't told a single soul, not my friends, family, kids, hubby....absolutely nobody! Everyone thinks I had gall bladder surgery and that I now have problems eating. Don't know what I'll do if I ever have to have my gall bladder out but it's working for me. I did mention the LB to a few different people and got a negative reaction. I was only 190lbs so I wasn't quite "fat enough for surgery" I'm only 5' tall and my mother died at 52 of a stroke and my father had a quadruple bypass by the time he was 50. I'm 43 and desparate to lose the weight. I have become a hermit over the last 10yrs because I gained 70 lbs after having a near fatal car accident and becoming depressed because I couldn't do the things I used to. I am limited in my activity level but the scale can't keep climbing. Whenever I see anyone I haven't seen for a long time, I get wow you put on a few! Thanks, I hadn't noticed! I can't wait to start feeling good about myself again. I love this forum. It's nice to know I'm not alone.