Looking for fill Doctor in Atlanta, Georgia, or surrounding area. One that uses fluroscope and can obtain the sweet spot on the first fill.

Dr Jaime Ponce, he is my surgeon and I have only had 3 fills, one then the next one a month later, that was august and september or 05 and then one in feb 06 and I still have plenty, restriction. I go to the Chattanooga Office but he also has one in Dalton GA.

How Much Does This Dr. Charge For A Fill?

I just called Dr. Ponce's office. They charge $2500 for 4 visits, whether you get filled or not. They just raised the price on Monday. You send them a copy of your op note, then they decide if they will accept you.:phanvan

THEY DON'T CHARGE ME THAT MUCH i GUESS CAUSE i AM ONE OF HIS PATIENTS. dON'T REALLY KNOW WHAT THEY CHARGE INSURANCE ALWAYS GETS IT. SEEMS LIKE IT IS 250 FOR A FILL....I HAVE ONLY HAD 2 CAUSE THEY LAST SO LONG, WELL 3 ACTUALLY 2 AT FIRST ONLY WEEKS APART, AND i HAVE BEEN SUPER TIGHT EVER SINCE, ONE MORE FILL IN FEB, IT HAS BEEN 13 MONTHS SINCE i WAS BANDED AND i AM REALLY SATISFIED WTH MY DOCTOR... GUESS i AM LUCKY

Dr. Micheal Williams in Marietta, Ga. charges 2000.00 to get on his program. Fills for life w/o flouro. (770)425-5525

I'm definitely not interested in paying $2,000 to get on someone's "program." I posted a thread about fill centers but don't see it on the board yet. Has anyone gone to fill centers usa?

Lynn

Fill Centers USA will be opening a location soon in West Columbia, SC.

I'm not sure how close that is to you, but there you go.

yeah ... columbia, sc is quite a ways away from me. about 5-6 hrs. i may go to the tampa location. thanks.

If you are interested in going to Nashville, TN their is a wonderful Doctor there that you can see.

Really ... Who? Have you been there before?

I went to Dr. Hugh Houston Nashville he is wonderful here is his web address tell him that Robin Twisdale referred you maybe he will give me a break next visit. (http://www.cmcwls.com/)

He charges $210. for initial consult and then he charges $250. for each fill you will have it done at hospital their fee is $150. Believe me when I say he is a great caring physician. Let me know if you need any information or if you go keep in touch..

Hey Robin,

Thanks for the info. Does the initital $210 include a fill? If no, that is quite pricey. If I don't have the time to drive to Tampa, I'm considering just using skymiles and flying back to San Diego and going to Dr. Ortiz. The $250 I'd pay him is probably cheaper than what I would pay here in the states. At least with fill centers usa the initial price of $299 includes your first fill. I can't remember if it's flouro or not. Are you are your sweet spot yet?

This is a differant subject but you mentioned Dr. Ortez. I have seen his name before on the web about Lap Band. I want to get it done but will have to be private pay. I noticed Dr. Ortez was much more resonable than the cost in Washington state. Would you be able to recommend going to Mexico?

Wilma @ mseed@qwest.net

Hey Wilma!

Dr. Ortiz did my surgery back in April. I then went back in June for my first fill. I love Dr. Ortiz and his staff so much I wish I could make him my primary care physician. It could get a little costly every time I get a headache, though! (I live outside of Atlanta, GA) He and Dr. Martinez are the BEST! (And cute as EVER!) They are so awesome. I am so totally comfortable with Dr. Ortiz's facility that I have NO hesitations or reservations with recommending him. I was Blessed to have gotten in when he first opened up his new facility. He was giving $1,000 off as a grand opening special. It was all I needed to take the plunge. I too was self-pay. I would do it again in a heartbeat. I've lost 31lbs and still have about 40 to go. But I feel so much better. My procedure was sweatless and I believe you would be equally pleased with Dr. Ortiz. Nowhere in the United States would I EVER have access to my Doctor by way of cell phone or any other means. I have spoken with Dr. Ortiz on the phone numerous times. It is a LOT different than here in the states. Let me know if you have any other questions I can answer for you.

By the way, Dr. Ortiz published a book on the lap band procedure. I ordered it and read it before I had the surgery. After the book, I knew I wanted Dr. Ortiz to do my surgery. His website is obesitycontrolcenter.com (I think!) God Bless and the Best to you. Write back when you can.

Lynn

Thanks I really think that is the way I will go. I know you wouldn't know the cost now, but could you give me a ball park figure of what he charges?

It sounds like from your note you are a christian, I am too. I have a new and used Christian book store in Washington state.

Thanks again for writing. I am very glad to know a little more about Dr. Ortez. Blessing on your continued weightloss.

Wilma