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MsNunez2415

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MsNunez2415    1

MsNunez2415
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I'm hoping someone knows of a local doctor who will fill patients banded with Dr Ortiz in Mexico? I had my surgery almost 5 years ago and lost all my weight. I currently do not have any full at all. After the holidays, I feel like I need a boost to help lose those extra few pounds!

Any suggestions/recommendations?

Thank You in advance!

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LapBandit2013    162

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Hey, call the center and they will give you a list of docs in your area who will do fills on Dr. Ortiz placed bands. I just did that to get prepared for aftercare.

Depending on where you are, it might be cheaper to just drive down to Dr. Ortiz. $100/fill under fluoro.

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whitedobe    13

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Dr. Tom Besley in Huntington Beach, 714.378.2410.

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MsNunez2415    1

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Hey' date=' call the center and they will give you a list of docs in your area who will do fills on Dr. Ortiz placed bands. I just did that to get prepared for aftercare.

Depending on where you are, it might be cheaper to just drive down to Dr. Ortiz. 100/fill under fluoro.[/quote']

Thank you! I'm trying to avoid driving back there since its an all day event. I live in LA county so I had forgotten Ortiz's office provides local referrals for fills.

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whitedobe    13

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Oh, good! They're very nice. Not especially cheap, but probably about the norm for this area. They also do a body analysis that tells you % body fat, bone density, lean muslce mass, etc. I was afraid I didn't have enough restriction, and went back a bout a week later at no charge. I'm pretty tight right now, but that's where I want to be for now.

Laura

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MsNunez2415    1

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They seem very nice on the phone. I had found another provider out in AppleValley ???, and they were over $100 more per fill, both new and follow up fills. I have no fill and have been undisciplined since Thanksgiving. Gotta get in ASAP!

So greatly appreciated! Maggie

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KikiVal315    4

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Hi ladies, how much does the doc in HB charge for fills, do you know if he'll see other Mexico bandsters that didn't use dr Ortiz?

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Hi ladies' date=' how much does the doc in HB charge for fills, do you know if he'll see other Mexico bandsters that didn't use dr Ortiz?[/quote']

I had a fill with Dr. Besley, in HB, today. He was great. I was a little nervous because its a normal family practice office and not a weight loss specialty center. After meeting the Dr. and getting my fill, I would recommend him without hesitation.

The charge is $350 for the initial visit/fill (cash or Visa). Any repeat fills are less but I don't recall how much exactly.

Hope this helps----

M

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Hi ladies' date=' how much does the doc in HB charge for fills, do you know if he'll see other Mexico bandsters that didn't use dr Ortiz?[/quote']

Oh, forgot to mention that he see anyone who needs a fill, not only Dr. Ortiz's pts.

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Holly Dolly    575

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My dr is in Brea and will also see other patients. I pay $150 for a fill, not sure how much a first initial visit would cost. www.oliakcenter.com

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AudreeS    24

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I also was banded by Dr. Ortiz over 6 years ago. I had not gone back for check up or fill because I dont have a passport and it was really inconvenient. I just recently got new insurance since I got married and went for a check up and fill to Dr.Quilici in Burbank. It only costed my $35 copay. I hadn't really had much restriction and the last fill 3 weeks ago was slight. I go back next week for the next fill. I am also in LA county. Who did you end up seeing? How did it go? Dr. Ortiz office was also very helpful and emailed me all my charts and records.

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MsNunez2415    1

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I've actually scheduled an appt for Burbank next week. This office is out of my way, but being that Dr Besley only works on Thursday and normally booked well in advance, the new Dr in Burbank is a weight loss specialist and has another Dr working there too. I was able to get an appt W/I 7 days. The price is a little hefty at $250 a fill, new pt or returning.but the convenience is worth it.

Thanks again for the info, I appreciate it!

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