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Anyone gone there? I'm in Birmingham, AL and I'm having a hard time finding a fill doc for the mexican banded (I know, I know... I should've done that beforehand) and I heard they did. Any info is appreciated! ;-)

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I see Dr. Houston for my fills. He's the only one that I know of that will fill patients that were banded in Mexico in this area. I have two friends that drive from Huntsville to Nashville for fills because they can't find anyone in Alabama that will give adjustments if you were banded in Mexico.

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Stephanie,

I would call his office and ask to speak with Gina Elkins. She arranges all of the fill appointments and can give you a breakdown on price. He sees you in his office, then you go a block away to Centennial Hospital for your fill using Flouro. http://www.cmcwls.com/houston.php

Hope this helps! Good luck! :)

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Stephanie if your not to far from Murfreesboro they are wonderful there. And Im pretty sure they will see you if youve been banded in Mexico. Dr Eckles and Dr. Westmoreland are great. They are very careing drs and their staff is too. Dr Eckles did my surgrey on 3/21/07 and Ive lost 129 lbs it is a wondering feel have lost the weight. And the support groups are great. Good Luck on finding a Dr

Kim

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Dr Morton at Baptist(Nashville) is my doctor and while I was in there one day he was mentioning to his nurse the girl before me had hers done in Mexico so he must see patients that had them done in Mexico. Good luck it is just an option for you to try, I can't tell you for sure but that is what I heard him saying.

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Dr Morton at Baptist(Nashville) is my doctor and while I was in there one day he was mentioning to his nurse the girl before me had hers done in Mexico so he must see patients that had them done in Mexico. Good luck it is just an option for you to try, I can't tell you for sure but that is what I heard him saying.

That's good to know.

How long has Dr. Morton been at Baptist? I remember him being at Southern Hills

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Dr. Morton's office in Southern Hills has closed and he is only at Baptist.

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I was banded by Dr Houston at Centennial center for the treatment of obesity - it was a great experience. I lost 30lbs in my first 5 weeks. Already had my first fill but do not feel much restriction. He added 2cc to my 10cc band.

I do recommend him.

Oh, and his secretary was banded too so she know how to help. All I need now is to find support groups.

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I was banded by Dr Houston at Centennial center for the treatment of obesity - it was a great experience. I lost 30lbs in my first 5 weeks. Already had my first fill but do not feel much restriction. He added 2cc to my 10cc band.

I do recommend him.

Oh' date=' and his secretary was banded too so she know how to help. All I need now is to find support groups.[/quote']

I am being banded HOPEFULLY (if I get approved) by dr Olsen at centennial. I was given some support group information from the lady army psych eval....if you would like the info :)

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