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There's a new doc in town doing fills, Dr. Vivian Moise. She is a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation doctor with a subspecialty in spinal cord medicine, but since she has friends and patients who have had fills, she got trained recently. :)

She charges $275 for the first visit with fill, $250 thereafter. She will begin taking appointments in June 2009. 747-5242 for info.

Malena

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I have another suggestion: I live in Lewiston, Idaho a short 2 hour drive from Spokane. Joan Richardson is at the Clearwater Clinic in Lewiston and she does the fills or unfills for $100.00

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I go to Dr. Vivian Moise for my fills. She is located in downtown Spokane and her fees are very reasonable. $250 for first fill and $200 for follow up fills. Her office number is 747-5242.

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Thank you for the information.

I have not had a lap bank yet. If I do, I will go to Mexico as I have no insurance and cannot afford the states.

Do you have yours band? if so, who did yours and how are you coping with it? I guess I'm really scared as my everyday Dr. said "NO"!! :)

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lulugirl,

that's fine for those who want to drive 2 hours, spend another hours or so getting a fill, driving home 2 hours, plus incidental time . . . for me, it's too much. i'd rather stay in spokane. dr. moise has done about 5 fills (one unfill) for me and it works out brilliantly.

best of luck wherever you go,

ma'lena

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Wow this is amazing I live in Fernie Canada and thats only 2 hours for me any thing else would be a min of 4hrs away does he flourscope fills?? this would be to good to be true you! made my day thanks

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skifernie,

hi. dr. moise is a she . . . she will do fluroscopes if needed. it takes more time and effort. call her office at 509-747-5242 for information. ask for tami. she knows all the scoop.

best,

ma'lena

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Wow, Im in shock that you are paying so much for your fills!!!! There are 2 ladies that come here from Seattle area and do fills for only $150.00....If you'd like more info let me know, I have there number and I go only to them. They come to Spokane about every 8 weeks or so....I missed them 2 weeks ago so I drove over to Seattle and got my fill on Sat. Anyways, if you'd like the info let me know....

Could you please email me the names and contact information for the two ladies that come to Spokane. Thanks.

Sheelk

email: komishe@yahoo.com

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Wow thank you I will call 2morrow.....Thanks again! How are roads this time of year!???? Oh and I was banded in Mexico, does this make a difference?

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The roads this time of year are, well, unpredictable.

It matters not where you were banded as long as you have, or can get, your operative notes and device information.

Chris

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I am looking for a appt on feb 19th???? Possible? Email me at LisaLynelle@aol.com Thank you!

The roads this time of year are, well, unpredictable.

It matters not where you were banded as long as you have, or can get, your operative notes and device information.

Chris

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Hi. I was banded in Mexico on March 23, 2011. I have my x-rays and operative notes. Looking for a Spokane-area doctor for reasonably priced fills. Your posts are very helpful. Thanks! Do you have any updated information on fill doctors?

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