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I was just wondering about experiences and prices of ya'lls lap band surgeries. I have only recently started thinking about it. Unfortunately the price of one of the places almost has me completely turned off. So I thought about seek out people who have had it done for advice and experiences. Thank you in advance.

Beth

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Hi Beth. I live near LC, but had my surgery in Mexico. Not something I recommend for everyone, but I was desperate, had to pay for it myself, and had done lots and lots (years, actually) of research before I made my final decision.

All I can suggest is that you call around - more and more doctors are jumping on the bandwagon now. Contact the hospitals - St Pat's, W&C - hopefully they'll have info available. I know St. Pat's isn't fully operational yet, but maybe there is someone available to point you in the right direction.

Feel free to PM me if you want. I'll help all I can.

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I was just wondering about e:thumbup:

I live in DeRidder about 45 min from Lc I went to monterry Mx. to have my band done so far its been great Dr. Zapata done it his web site is Ready 4 a Change. it was a very nice hospital alot nicer then ours. I paid $7000.00 for every thing. the hotel was very nice and they have a driver for u .

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I live in Eunice and went to Dr. Lavin in Covington. www.whyweight.com It cost $12,900 for everything, and he is highly recommended. One of the four in the US who teach other surgeons how to do it. I would recommend going to him. I now get my fills done in Baton Rouge which isn't so band, and the 1st years worth of fills are free of charge. Good luck.

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