hi my fellow bandsters. one of the er doctors i work with is willing to go to mexico with me to my doctor, to learn how to do fills and unfills. are there many people in the phoenix area that would be interested in using this doctor instead of going to mexico. id like feedback.

i had a bad episode of gerd last week and went to the er. i was lucky that this great doc was working, he offered to take some fill out if i told him what to do. i knew what to do and walked him through it. thank god, i was completely swelled shut . anyone interested in learning more can pm me. id like to let him know . i think it is great also to know there is a er doc that "gets it", and you can go to in an emergency. he is willing to learn and provide the service if enough people are interested. it would be cheaper and less time consuming than the trip to mexico. :clap2:

I don't know if they do fills on non-surgery patients, but check with Banner Gateway in Mesa (Gilbert?), St. Luke's Bridges in Phoenix and/or Scottsdale Healthcare -- all are Bariatric Centers of Excellence (I believe) and may be of help...

Jerenda Ford,

There are two great fill providers for you. I have used them both numerous times as well as many of my other friends who are banded. Both get you on the first stick and both are great at what they do.

Randy Hamilton who is an NP. He comes to you. 480-363-8654

Wendy Hall who is also an NP. She has an office in Mesa but she is only there 2-3 Saturdays a month. Her main office is up in Snowflake. 928-409-0039

I had a lap band placed by Dr. Ortz in Mexicao several years ago as my insurance did not cover it. I have not had a fill for quite some time, but feel the time is right to have one. I live in thehoenix area and have breen searching. Can you help me? Jerenda Ford

It looks to me like Dr. Simson only does his own patients.

Dr. Simpson sees other patients as well. I was banded in Mexico. Go to him. He provides more than just a fill. His guidance and care are invaluable. He cares and is more than just a needle.

Edited December 30, 201411 yr by GeorgeSeifert

If Dr. Simpson takes Mexico banded then he just started. He never used to. In addition, he is super expensive. Randy is about $100-120 and Wendy is $100. They both care as well. I have had Randy move heaven and earth to get to me when I was filled too tight once (my own fault) and needed someone asap. Both are wonderful practioners.