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

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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.

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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

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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

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

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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

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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.

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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..

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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?

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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

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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

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