Hello everyone! My name is Jessica I live in Utah and my husband finally told me I could get this surgery. So... now I need to get it done. I just dont know where to start. I need to find a good doctor. But I think Im going to have to go to Mexico because it is cheaper and since I have to pay out of pocket that seems to be a better choice. So if anyone ones a good doctor in Mexico please tell me and tell me your story so I know what im going to go into. Also if anyone knows a doctor here in Utah that does fills let me know that. I want to get this started soon. I cant wait I want it done next WEEK LOL. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks Jessica:p

<p>Hello from Provo. Going up and down the 1-15 there are so many billboards advertising lap band/ plastic surgery/ and more.</p> <p> </p> <p>That's how I learned of the band. I did the research and went to Huacuz Surgical Center just across the border in Mexico...Baja. He is doing a seminar in Florida soon but I wish he'd come here to Utah.</p> <p> </p> <p>He's wonderful and very experienced. Just because we are self pay doesn't mean we give up on quality surgeons. </p> <p>I paid 7,000 flat for everything...including cardio consult, psych evaluation, surgicenter, meds, everything.</p> <p> </p> <p>Huacuz Surgical Center is his site. I've not heard anyone say anything bad about him.</p> <p> </p> <p>Also, for aftercare and fills, I use a doctor in Salt Lake...Murry acutally. He has his own practice and does fills for people passing through, too.</p> <p> </p> <p>Good luck! </p> <p> </p> <p>I can write more about my experience w/ Dr. Huacuz, going to Mexico, having fills done here.... just let me know if you want more info.</p>

When I type in websites, this site turns it into a link..but it's www dot huacuz dot com

Dr. McKeen is excellent in Utah. I believe he is out of Salt Lake City. You can call his San Jose, CA office and find out. He works out of both locations. Good luck.

Hi from Montana!

I got banded by Dr. Aceves in Tijuana last Thursday. He and his team are EXCELLENT. They all speak great English and took a great deal of time explaining everything to me beforehand. They were professional and thorough and I felt very safe. My cost for everything--including the extensive pre-screenings, the hospital, surgery, a year of fills, etc. was $7250. He also works out of a hospital in Mexicali and travels to the US to teach US doctors how to do the procedure.

Let me know if I can get contact info or anything else for you. I'm only 5 days into it, but am feeling great and so glad I made the decision. Good luck!!

Thanks you guys youve been awesome. cross your fingers for me im jumping in.

I had my surgery by Dr. Aceves. He's great. He does require two nights in the hospital vs. one night in the hospital and another in a hotel.

I called the fillcenterusa and the doc. that use to do fills is quitting. :eek:So now where do i look? I would love to have a doctor before I get my surgery. So anyone in Utah know of a doc. that can do my fills?

Dr. McKeen is an excellent surgeon. He works out of Utah and CA. Here is his web site. I would give him a call.

South Bay Bariatrics & Dr. Robert McKeen

<p><p>hey thanks very much. Do you know how much it costs per visit. I am a selfpay so I need to be careful and not spend too much</p></p>