Hey to everyone in the Mississippi family!! I live in North MS and I have been researching lapband surgery for several months now. It is so reassuring to read all of your posts and see how well you are all doing!! Kudos to you all!!! I am so thankful that I found these forums and would really appreciate any guidance you all could give me!!
I have so many questions (concerns) I don't even know where to start!! :biggrin: My biggest concern at this point is exactly where to have the surgery done. I am self pay so of course money is a concern. I am considering surgery with Dr. Ortiz in Mexico, but I am worried about not being able to get affordable fills in my area. Does anyone know of a doctor in the North MS area that does fills if you have surgery in Mexico?? I've read the posts about Dr. Byars in Oxford, but I can't afford to pay $700 for a fill!! I also wonder if it wouldn't be about the same price to use Dr. Byars for the surgery once all the costs of having the surgery in Mexico are figured in?? Any suggestions??
I'm also worried about the longterm effects of the band and the port, like does the port protrude out especially after lots of weight loss??
Thanks for any and all advice you all could give me and I am really excited to get to know everyone!!
Considering lapband and need some guidance!!!
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Hey to everyone in the Mississippi family!! I live in North MS and I have been researching lapband surgery for several months now. It is so reassuring to read all of your posts and see how well you are all doing!! Kudos to you all!!! I am so thankful that I found these forums and would really appreciate any guidance you all could give me!!
I have so many questions (concerns) I don't even know where to start!! :biggrin: My biggest concern at this point is exactly where to have the surgery done. I am self pay so of course money is a concern. I am considering surgery with Dr. Ortiz in Mexico, but I am worried about not being able to get affordable fills in my area. Does anyone know of a doctor in the North MS area that does fills if you have surgery in Mexico?? I've read the posts about Dr. Byars in Oxford, but I can't afford to pay $700 for a fill!! I also wonder if it wouldn't be about the same price to use Dr. Byars for the surgery once all the costs of having the surgery in Mexico are figured in?? Any suggestions??
I'm also worried about the longterm effects of the band and the port, like does the port protrude out especially after lots of weight loss??
Thanks for any and all advice you all could give me and I am really excited to get to know everyone!!