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Drove 2.5 Hours and FillUSA called to cancel

TRANAM1955

By TRANAM1955, in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums

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deckedout    0

deckedout
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Is there anyone out there from Oregon, who has went to Mexico for their lapband? I am looking for a place to get my fills. I have not been banded yet, that is on tuesday!!! Anyways I have heard that it is hard to find U.S. Dr.s that will do a fill for patients from mexico. Any one have any references, they would be greatly appreciated.

I go to Dr. Fitzpatrick in Oregon. She has 2 offices. One right near Portland and the other is near Salem ( I think) I was banded in TJ by Doctor Ortiz and he recommended her. She is fantastic, takes lots of time to talk with you. No flora but that has not been a problem for me at all.

If you want a phone number you can PM me and I'll give it to you, or go to Home for her website. She is fantastic.

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FurEllie    0

FurEllie
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Here is the new update... The truck carrying the C-arm for delivery broke down in West Virginia... This is going to push the Roswell opening date back another week. Target date now is July 27-28 for opening.

I will keep you all updated.

Please do. I need a fill and really would like to try you guys.

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nancyotr    0

nancyotr
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I was very lucky, I had surgery in mexico but a dr in new orleans only charges 180.00 a fill, no other costs. there are a lot of doctors in this area that take pts from mexican surgeons

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FurEllie    0

FurEllie
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:update:

Roswell, GA location is now accepting appointments.

Call 866-345-5872 to schedule.

Fluoro costs are an extra $200 at this locaiton for new patients and $120 for existing patients.

AWESOME!! Will be calling next week - thanks so much for the update :)

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I just wanted to comment about my experience w/the Roswell location yesterday. I had a great experience. Darlene and the rest of the staff were very nice and put me right at ease. I hate they are so far away from me.

For anyone else that's going, the e-mail from fillcentersusa said the fluro had to be paid w/cash or check. They were actually taking credit cards for everything..

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FurEllie    0

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Darlene ROCKS! :huggie: After reading some of the horror stories I just knew there couldn't be anyone who filled as well as Dr. Romero with Dr. Ortiz's office. Except for the lack of facial hair, Darlene is just as good :) Very nice, very professional, tiny little pinch, talked about how much of a wimp I am after the 1 overfill, etc.

Not to mention the trip was 1.5 hours each way instead of taking 48 hours, lol. Plus when I go "into town" I can get a ton of other stuff done too.

If anyone's around the GA area (there was someone from Mississippi and Kentucky today), Darlene gets an A+ :)

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ggeorgiagirl    1

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This will be the FillCentersUSA test! I have been banded since November 2003. I have never had restriction...EVER...lost NO WEIGHT in 4 years! I have an appointment with Darlene next weekend! If she can do it (after 6 different fills in the past with NO results)...I will praise her and praise her!

I will post back next week!

WISH ME MUCH LUCK :clap2:

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FurEllie    0

FurEllie
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This will be the FillCentersUSA test! I have been banded since November 2003. I have never had restriction...EVER...lost NO WEIGHT in 4 years! I have an appointment with Darlene next weekend! If she can do it (after 6 different fills in the past with NO results)...I will praise her and praise her!

I will post back next week!

WISH ME MUCH LUCK :clap2:

Darlene with watch the Fluro to see if it gathers in the pouch instead of going straight through. TBH, mine went straight through but as I mentioned, I am a wimp after my overfill. :confused: In all fairness, I could use some more.

Are you going to Roswell or Moultrie and which weekend?

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ggeorgiagirl    1

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I will be going to Moultrie September 1st! THIS SATURDAY!!! I have all of my fills (except my very first one) under fluro...so, I am very glad that she does it that way!

I live about 45 minutes from Moultrie!

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FurEllie    0

FurEllie
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I will be going to Moultrie September 1st! THIS SATURDAY!!! I have all of my fills (except my very first one) under fluro...so, I am very glad that she does it that way!

I live about 45 minutes from Moultrie!

Oh bummer - thought I'd run into you ;) So far, Darlene was 100% right - this isn't enough fill. I was 20 pounds heavier with the 1.5 that was too much so I guess it DOES make a difference. Though at the rate I can go, I'll be 20 heavier when she gets back to Roswell :confused:

Best of luck!

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