Just wondering for U.S. and Mexico/other patients - what type of aftercare do you receive from your doctor and what is/has been helpful to you AND/or what type would you find helpful?

Alll aftercare appts. for 6 mo. are covered for me. All my fills for 6 mo. are covered as well as any problems I might encounter. So far all I've had is a wound check, but I get my first fill on Aug. 30 and can't wait. I had my surgery at Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville, Tenn.

I had 3 months of totally covered aftercare and fills. I have access to the nutritionist forever and after the 3 months my fills are only $15! I had surgery in Denver CO.

Wow - sounds good! What about emotional type care - do you have support groups, conference calls or anything like that you find helpful (or would find helpful)?

My doc has a support group that meets once a month, plus check-ins with the bariatric nurse and the nutritionist every month, or more if needed. All my fills and after care for the first year are also included in my cost.

I had my first post op visit at 6 weeks and have been back to 2 fills. $15 co-pay each time. I did not have any external stitches. I was put back together with skin glue and liquid bandage. Vey little scaring. I have over a dozen people at my work who have had WLS, so I have a built in support group. That's about it.

I was banded in the U.S. My first year is totally covered for fills. (I still have to pay a co-pay for visits.) They offer a weekly support group and gym with an onsite trainer just for their patients. I see my surgeon monthly and a nutritionist is available.

I feel like I'm in really good hands with them...they have even told me that even if it's 2AM I should call them if I have a problem and that they'd come in after hours for emergencies, if necessary.

Of all the ammenities they offer, I'd say the free gym and access to my surgeon are the two most helpful.