So, I was banded in Monterrey, Mexico and I went back there for my last fill, which was great. I would love to do that again, but I really can't afford it right now, and I really need a fill. But, I'm having a hard time finding someone in North Florida to get the job done. There is a guy in Jacksonville, but he charges $600.00 on the first fill and then $350.00 thereafter. I would spend less going back to Monterrey.

Does anyone else in this are know of another option?

Thank you!

Silverwoman -

You can go thru fillcenterusa. I live in Georgia and have been to their Tampa office/Dr. Grossbard for my fill. You do pay an initial fee of $299 but after that your fills or $150 without fluro or $200 with fluro. They are great!! As a matter of fact Dr. Grossbard has the lapband himself. He and his partner both do the fills, first stick no problem and believe me that is not always true (had one done in Nashville, or should I say attempted to have one done, and after about 5 sticks I said "no more."

Bettye

Oh, its good to know you've had a good experience with them! I've heard some discouraging things about other filcentersusa places. I knew there was one in Tampa, but I was afraid to go. Maybe I will give it a try!!!

Thank you!

I'm glad to hear also that the Tampa FillCenter is a good place for fills! I'm having surgery July 17th in Monterey and also can't return for fills because of $$$. I live in Central Florida (Winter Haven) and Tampa is only an hour drive. Please, if anyone has any advice to give me, Post-OP and Pre-Op, I would love to hear it!

What is a fill with Flouro?

I have not had a 1st fill yet and am wondering how they do it and what FLOURO is?

Thanks for your comments,

Meltini

Flouro=Flouroscopy

Its basically a live x-ray. This way, when they give you the fill they can have you drink some whatever and actually see how much goes through the band and where your restriction is at. Its very cool!

And getting a fill is just like getting a shot. Its no big deal and usually takes 5 to 10 minutes.

Thank you for the response! Now I know.