HELLO ALL,

I'M FROM CENTRAL PA. AND WILL BE BANDED IN MEXICO ON 3-25. I WOULD LIKE TO FIND A DOC IN PA. TO DO MY FILLS.... ANYONE KNOW A PA. DOC THAT'LL FILL PATIENTS OTHER THAN HIS [OR HER] OWN? THANKS SO MUCH!! DARLENE:driving:

This isn't an answer for you but a question. Why did you go to Mexico to be banded. I'm in the early searching/questions process as to be banded or not. BMI 44

This isn't an answer for you but a question. Why did you go to Mexico to be banded. I'm in the early searching/questions process as to be banded or not. BMI 44

Hello!

I researched the lapband for over a year before making my decision to go to Mexico. The main reason I went was because the Doc's here in the States wouldn't touch me. [i weighed 214 am 5' 5.5" tall and my BMI was 35.] If I would gain 35lbs., then they'd consider me. Makes sense, huh?

Anyway, my blood pressure was through the roof, 169101 and some times higher. I'm now on meds. but hope to eventually get off them. Diabetes runs in my family and I didn't want to wait until I had more medical problems. My husband's insurance doesn't cover any kind of weight loss surgery, high BMI or not.

I happened across Dr. Ortiz's site and read everything I could about him and his practice. I ordered his book "Lap band for Life" and read it in 2 days. I called and talked to Carolyn, [she's considered HR, I think] and she answered all the questions I had. I had to wait until I got the money together, but they kept all my info on file. It was $8000 which covered the surgery, hospital stay, hotel stay and transpotation from San Diego airport and back again. If you'd like to look into it, you can go to obesitycontrolcenter.com

I have no regrets and would do it again! :tongue: If you'd [or anyone] like to know anything else, feel free to ask. Best wishes, Darlene

Hey there...I realize this post was from awhile ago, and I'm not sure if you've found a fill doctor in PA yet or not, but I go to the Weight Loss Clinic in Harrisburg PA. Their website is www.wgtlossclinic.com. Dr. DiMarco did my surgery, and I get my fills by Dr. Weiger. Hope this info helps! :biggrin:

Hey there...I realize this post was from awhile ago, and I'm not sure if you've found a fill doctor in PA yet or not, but I go to the Weight Loss Clinic in Harrisburg PA. Their website is www.wgtlossclinic.com. Dr. DiMarco did my surgery, and I get my fills by Dr. Weiger. Hope this info helps!

were you selfpay, or covered under insurance?

I lost my insurance coverage

Spirit - I'm covered by insurance. I think fills are around $200...but don't quote me on that.