These doctors will band Mexican patients. Neither is a band surgeon. Dr. Maese is a cardiologist and Dr. Dobson is a cosmetic surgeon.

I have heard a rumor that Dr. Maese does not use Huber (non-coring) needles. I do not know if this is true or not, but I would ask before scheduling a fill with him.

<TABLE class=datatable cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=selected>Dr Fred Maese, Board Certified Cardiologist, Complete Bariatrics of Dallas</TD><TD>6170 Sherry Lane, suite 200, Preston Cardiology & Wellness Center, Dallas, TX 75225</TD><TD>214-234-0330</TD><TD> </TD><TD> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=selected>Dr Walter Dobson, Board Certified General Surgeon </TD><TD>647 S. Great Southwest Pkwy., Grand Prairire, Texas 75051</TD><TD>972-660-3188 or 817-992-5656</TD><TD>janadob@swbell.<WBR>net</TD><TD>$150 per fill. $250 with fluro. Full Aftercare program designed for all surgeons patients </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

Are you saying that these doctors will fill patients who had surgery in Mexico?

Are you saying that these doctors will fill patients who had surgery in Mexico?

Yes...I apologize if I did not make that clear in my earlier post.

Will they only fill inamed lapbands? Many of us who chose Mexico also chose a different band.

Sorry, I don't know the answer to that question. I have never used either of these doctors - just passing along information from my support group.

Previously, several years ago, they were filling patients from Mexico and I drove from Houston to Dallas for fills.

Then I didn't need one for a while and about 2 years ago, I think I called them and they wouldn't do it without a copy of the surgical report.

Now I just make a weekend of it and drive to Mexico!

That Dr. Maese is a cutie, though!!!

Is it your experience that Dr. Dobson will not do a fill without a surgical record?