I will likely be banded in Mexico. In fact I already have it scheduled for Thanksgiving Day with Dr. Rodriguez. I do not meet insurance criteria in order to do it in the states. I live in Iowa and I have not yet found anyone who is willing to do my fills. There is a Fill Center USA in New Prague, MN, which is 3 hours from me. Has anyone ever used this center or know who the doctor is?

Do the fill centers only do fills, or will they consult with you on aftercare as well. This is where I am struggling with my decision. Is there anyone out there with similar experiences?

I am very confident that this is what I want to do, and am willing to drive for a fill if I must. I can always return to Mexico if necessary, however, it would be much more convenient to do it in the area.

Any thoughts?

DRP

Soooooo....this is not good. Nobody has experience with Fill Centers USA across the nation?????

I hope I do not have to cancel my surgery. I am not so dumb to go and have a surgery where I cannot get aftercare.

Any feedback at all?????

Hi DRP,

There is a forum on this site specifically related to fill doctors. If you search for "fill center" in the "Search Lapbandtalk.com" box above, as I just did, you will find lots of information.

Best wishes,

I don't know how to post a link so, I hope this works:

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f20/fill-center-new-prague-mn-95488/

I went to Dr, Rodriguez, in Monterey Mexico, Sept 27, 2010 about 4 weeks ago and I was plenty scared but I knew 3 people that had been to him so I just closed my eyes and prayed. Everything went very well! I found fill centers USA about 30 min. away from my home in a small hospital. I went today and it was a very good experience. I had my fill a little early but the Dr. only does this once a month and I didn't want to wait another 4 weeks! I was very happy with the Doctor and the process. There were several other people there that had been other places that had other compactions because they had been to Dr's in the past who didn't use fluoroscopy. Good Luck!