help? i have an appt with dr maese in dallas texas in a few weeks -i was banded and had my first fill in mexico- but cant go back for every fill.(wish i could ) i have read some negative things about dr maese and am doubting my descion to go there now... has anyone had experience with him? please help ? i would really appriciate any info on him. its been 7 weeks since my first fill and im really ready for my 2 nd fill:hungry:

I have been seeing Dr. Maese for over 5 years now for ALL my fills and have never had one single problem with ANYTHING!!! If there was an infection It is not proven that it was only his fault!! I have a handful of friends that went to mexico and all came back with infections that were not detected until after the were back in the states. Two of them have also lost their bands and they saw other doctors!!! NOt maese!!!but I guess we can blame him also!!! Why not!!! Dr. Maese helped me lose almost 100 lbs and in my eyes is a saint!!! I just hope he isnt taking the wrap for an infection that was out of his control. You know most doctors wont even take mexico pts right now in dallas area because of all the infection coming from there. One bad apple shouldnt spoil it all!! maese has always been the best in the area and is just kind enough to take mexico pts!!! Be careful who you blame for what cause in the end he is still one of the best and when these other doc's move on to the next big CRAZE he will still be the best!!!!Sorry just a little upset at small minds!!!:cursing:

Snickersgirl,

sounds like you've had a great experience with Dr. Maese. Tell us more about yourself, banded for 5 years, thats great!

PLEASE...I beg you, DO NOT, I REPEAT DO NOT see Dr. Maese. I used him for my first fill and it has cost me my complete band. I had to have it removed due to a VERY serious infection. I was in the hospital 3 weeks and I have a hole the size of a SOFTBALL in my stomach. Go look him up on the medical board sight, he has been in trouble more then once.

Im sorry but I think you should educate yourself a little more!!! You probably had the infection when you left mexico!!!! im so tired of angry people with no control attacking our doctors!!!! Dr. Maese is human and has always been very dilligent and professional with my fills as with all my friends and family that I have sent to him since!!! Seriously find someone new to RAG on your Maese trip is gettingOLD!!!!!!!!!:cursing::tt2::tt2:

to investigate the chances of a leak in the band system , we place a contrase into the band and follow the fluid as it is injected under flouro. A leak is obvious right away, if so then replace the tubing or band or port where the leak may be.

Dr. Garwood

Texas lapband fill center Bryan Texas.