I am moving to Denver this week. I had the Lap-Band surgery about a year ago. Well, now I need to find a new doctor, one that I can go to if I were to have any problems or need another fill. Any suggestions?

Hi- I'm a newbie (banded Sep 5th), but I live in Parker, CO (south Denver) and have looked around for some options. This is what I have found.

1. FillCenterUSA in Thorton- but I have heard that the doc is brand new to fills and has only done a handfull. Fill Centers USA - Weight Loss Surgery - Bariatric Surgery - Gastric Bypass Surgery - Lap Band Surgery Information and Support

2. Dr K is here is Denver and will do follow up and fills for patients that were not originally his... he does not use flouro for fills.

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Wish I could give you some first hand experience but that's what I need also..

Sarah

Thank you so much. Eventually, I will have to go. I got banded here in Texas, and just spent a week in Denver. Well, while I was up there, my band was REALLY tight, because of the altitude. My doctor here in Texas told me that's normal, and that I may have to get some liquid taken out once I move. So, I know I will have to find a doctor soon I'm sure. Thank you so much and I will look into both options!

What does it mean he does not use flouro in his fills? Is that a good thing? I am also new to Denver and I came accross Dr. K, that is who I am planning on going to when I need a fill. I have his address and contact info. if you need it.

-Kim

I have not had a fill yet, but it's my understanding that fluero is the x-ray they use to see if everythings going down ok. Dr Ortiz recommended it but it does not seem to be available here in Denver...

Thanks, I wondered wha that meant, actually when I was in Chicago I thought I wanted it done that way but my doctor from Northwestern convinced me that it could be done well without that, I tried it and my band has been working for me, I have been restricted well, they skip that step but it still works out, you just have to learn how tight you want them to fill it and help guide them appropriately. I think I am going to go to Dr. K now that I am in Denver, I will let you know how it goes. Hope all is well!