Wow....what a day....I live in Dalton, Georgia and FillCentersUSA booked me to drive to Duluth for a fill today at 3 pm. We left around 12:30 and ran into traffic, so it was around 2:10 when I received a call. The young lady said they were at the Doctor's office and he had not set up the fluro machine so they would have to cancel. Of course, I was 6 miles away and even though it was a very unprofessional situation, I decided God was delaying my fill. I am still loosing a couple of pounds weekly, so I think I will wait a while longer. I might even decide to pay the local lap band surgeon 2500 up front, that includes 4 fills and just stay local. I was banded in Mexico by Dr. Kuri. Local doctors charge a high fee to assume the responsibility of a Mexico patient. I love my lap band. I have lost around 21 pounds and it is starting to show.

No Problem.

Thanks for your info! My wife and I were banded in mexico, and also live in Chattanooga (Hixson) and have been to Mexico for our first fill. We have been weighing the options, but the cost for many local folks is just too high for the "program". (Dr. Ponce, etc) But, if there's someone at memorial, that might be better than flying to Mexico several times, and we've both been a little leary of Fillcenters USA because of the feedback we've read. decisions, decisions. thanks again for the post!

So Smat... is there going to be one in Torrance? I live there and would prefer to not worry about traveling far...

Hi Everyone,

I am very annoyed that my insurance is not covering my fill - I got a statement from Horizon BC/BS that I'm responsible for my 1st fill which is $900 (with fluoroscope). I think that's alot of money for a little bit of saline and the exam wasn't even 10 minutes long. If anyone knows of any fill doctors down in this area - I live near Toms RIver, I sure would appreciate it. Also, I would be interested to find out what everyone pays plus what is the usual amount of saline they put in you. Thanks.

Stacie, I am working on one in the greater Los Angeles Area. It is my hopes that one will be available in July...

Smatyas, Is there any where in WAsshington state that I can geta fill. Or better yet, are they looking at opening one in Hawaii

Thanks Smatyas... I prefer not to cross the border and wait in line...(smiles) I am not even having procedure done until then...

Smatyas, Is there any where in WAsshington state that I can geta fill. Or better yet, are they looking at opening one in Hawaii

NOW we're talkin'! I could go on vacation and get a fill on my way home

Is it just my perception or are the centers in smaller towns? Seems they'd make a killing opening one in Atlanta or one of the burbs instead of Moultrie.

Just an FYI... Historically,the LA area has been a very difficult place to actually keep the interested, interested. There have been a number of providers that have signed up for training that never got up and running for one reason or another.

Smat, I would think LA would be "the area" why is it so hard here?

liability usually... California is a very litigious state.

lol so true. And to think I didn't quite finish law school (only one semester). How is it looking for the LA area for a fill center?

I should be speaking with the Doctor today... I will certainly keep you updated.

On another note.

Darlene Zebley has signed a lease on a place in the Atlanta area. As soon as there is a date for opening, I will post the information.

I drove to Moultrie, Ga last saturday and saw Darlene for a fill. It was a LONG day.. We left Atlanta at 6am and got home at 5pm. It's a full four hour drive down there but it was a great experience. Darlene is awesome. She put me at ease right away. The fill went so smoothly that now I'm wondering why I was so nervous. I can't wait for her to get to Atlanta. I"m glad I made the drive.

Cathy

I have good and bad news.

Good news is that Los Angeles has signed up for a training.

Bad news is that it won't be until the end of August.