Hello everyone...I'm new at this forum, looking for information about Lap Band. I'm planning to have LB surgery in Mexico (because my insurance won't cover) but can't find Dr. to do my fills or aftercare in Puerto Rico or somewhere near...Please let me know!!!:help:

Hi Jocelyn...

Fellow Puertorican here, but in Seattle, WA... Good question.. I just wanted to say hi and give you my support. I was banded about 3 months ago and it was the best decision I ever made. Was just down there for a family matter 2 weeks ago. I will do some searching as well and see if I find anything as well. I highly reccomend you find someone and check them out before your surgery...

GOOD luck and keep in touch. Nice to find a fellow Page Ranking bandmate...

:ranger:

Hi...There is a surgeon in PR: Dr. Rafael A. Iglesias in Guaynabo, PR. You can do a search in the American Society for Bariatric Surgery: www.asbs.org and you will find 3 surgeon in PR but only Dr. Iglesias does Lap Band. I'm considering doing my Lap Band in Mexico because my insurance won't cover it but Dr. Iglesias doesn't work with outside patients...Don't know what to do...In Mexico is less expensive there is also a Dr. in Dominican Republic. You can contact me at acuariojrg@hotmail.com

found it through google...

hello,

i got banded 9-8-08, aprox 1 month, my Dr. Ana Santos ,Menonita hospital in Cayey, Pr tel#787-738=8084 she is great!!!! has exellent credentials and treats several us patients.

benitogarcia523

Hola,

I will be moving to Ponce, PR in a few months. How close is Cayey to Ponce? I copied the phone number down. I am getting my surgery this month or early next (no date yet). I will have to return to Seattle to sell our home and then we are off to PR after that. I am so excited for both the surgery and the move. I won't be able to enjoy near as much of that wonderful Puerto Rican food, but I would rather be enjoying the salsa and wearing small clothes. Someone in weight watchers once said "No food tastes as good as thin feels!"