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banded in Mexico & need a fill dr. in central VA

smile4532

By smile4532, in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums

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Hello all, I'm going to be banded next month in TJ, Mexico by Dr. Ortiz and need a local Dr. to do my fills and would prefer fluoro. The closest fillcenterusa local is 3.5 hours away. I'm looking for someone in the Charlottesville, Harrisonburg, Roanoke, Richmond areas or close by. Thanks for looking! Mandy

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Mandy,

I too got my surgery done in Mexico. I am going to Virginia Beach to get my fill done and I live in Richmond. Contact fillcenterusa.com and they will tell you the closest place to you. I am going tomorrow for first fill so will let you know how it goes.

Ruth

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How did your fill go? I just saw your reply! The email must have gone to spam folder!

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Can I ask what made you go to Mexico and how much did the docter/hopital cost. My daughter just got denied by her insurance company as her employer has a no weight loss surgery clause. I am trying to find other options for her. thanks

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I went to Dr. Ariel Ortiz (www.obesitycontrolcenter.com) and the price was approx. $7k. That's all inclusive except for airfare and your guest's meals. I had a fabulous experience and would do it again in a heartbeat! I decided to go to Mexico because I have a lower BMI (34) and knew that insurance would not cover it and I knew that I was just going to keep gaining if I didn't take steps to get it under control now. If you have any further questions, please feel free to ask me OR go to www.occforum.com. That is made up mainly of Dr. Ortiz's patients and if you can't find your answer, anyone will be glad to help you there! Much more personal forum than this one!

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I went to Mexico because my insurance would not pay and I did not know about appeals and did not want to wait anylonger. I paid 5500.00 for everything except airfare. I would do it again in a hear beat.

I have had 2 fills with the Dr. in Virginia Beach with FillCentersUSA and it was great. She is a real Dr. and has special training in doing the fills. She numbed me up until I felt nothing, was slow and talked, answered all my questions and had me hang around locally for awhile in case I had issues so I would not have to drive back another 2 hours one way again. I would recommend her to anyone.

Please let me know if you have anyother questions or concerns and I will help if I can. Sorry too so long but not on this site everyday.

Take care and God bless,

Ruth

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