Dear Bandsters,

I was Banded in Dallas. I would like to know if there are any Doctors, in Austin TX, that are not affiliated with Southwest Bariatric Surgeons?

Lakewaylady

I am also interested in finding a doctor in Austin that will do a fill on someone being banded in mexico and that is reasonably priced. This is not my first fill. i've been banded almost 1 yr. and had some fill taken out b/c i was too tight and have gained 10 pounds.

I was banded in Mexico. Dr. Patel with Texas Bariatric Specialists has a location there in Austin. I go to him here in San Antonio. He is awesome and very knowledgeable. He did my first fill with no problems at all. Here is the link.

Weight Loss Surgery San Antonio, Austin, Houston, Corpus Christi - Texas Bariatric Specialists

Good Luck

Marion

if you want to know more info on Dr. Patel email me a mcm2977@yahoo.com.

My doc Dr Rincon see's patients banded in Mexico as well as other docs I belive. He is in San Antonio . I live in S Austin so it takes me about 45 mintues to get there. He requires certain things such as medical records and a few other things im not aware of. My fills are $125 for flouro and the fills them selves are $150 . He's a great doc. Click on my sig line for his website.

You would have to give them a call to get all the info .

SW Baratrics is about the only deal in Austin for now . Hope that helps . feel free to email me if you have any questions. I can put you in contact with 2 or 3 more of his patients if you like. a few of us car pool for fills

mindy

My doctor does them but it's $1000 for the paperwork and initial consultation and then $1000 per year for the fills.

Scroll down to the bottom of the page, if you're interested: financing.htm" rel="external nofollow">::: AUSTIN INSTITUTE OF BARIATRICS & LAPAROSCOPY :::

Marion,

I have an appt with Dr. Patel in 2 weeks. Is he good about find the port with out problems?

Janed......

He had no problems finding mine with the pillow under my back. It's good to use the pillow because it pushes the port up. You will do fine and he is great at his job and has a very enjoyable personality which eases any jitters!!

Good Luck!! Tell him Marion M. sent you!!!

I went to fill centers website and they are opening in Austin in Feb. Are you in the austin area? I an going to Tijuana and being banded on Feb. 18! I was looking for a group in the area to visit with. My support lives in Florida and she is doing great! she has had 2 fills in Florida at Fill Center usa which is who my doctor recommends!

yes I am in Austin. I have found a fill doc and very pleased. Best of luck with your surgery. Its a piece of cake....lol

Janed I saw you a found a doctor here in Austin to do your fills, Dr.Patel I think? I am getting banded in Mexico on April 5 and am trying to get all my info together for fills etc. How much does he charge for fills?

Thanks

J

He charges $235, maybe a little less now. That is with or with fluro. If you go to the Austin office they do not use fluro, but in San Antonio they use it. He is a great doc. You may also want to check into Fill Center USA that just opened an office in Austin. The price is more on initial visit, but down the line maybe cheaper.

Anyone who used Dr Ricon in San Antonio,

Does he require Fluoro at every fill or only the first one. I live in Austin, but am not using the FillsCenterUSA only because they only do it on Wednesdays and it is 4 weeks backed up to get an appointment. I cfalled at week 3 post op and could not get in until Oct 15th at 9 weeks. I AM NOT GAINING weight back because of this. Also on other Threads several people talked about the lady doing the fills as very unfriendly and not compassionate at all. The initial visit with Dr. Ricon is less but if we have to have fluoro everytime then the fills are $30 more. If no fluor then $90 less.

ANyone know?