Hello All,

I've just moved to Austin, Texas. Went to Scott & White and was told because I had my band done in Mexico, they will not fill. Have called several people. Does anyone know anyone from Houstin to Amarillo that will do a fill. I would have thought that Texas was big enough to have several fill doctors that are open to being helpful. I am desperate and starting to gain because I am so open. My band is either open or closed - I don't have much flexibility and need to be near the fill doctor the day after the fill. I'm willing to travel. Any help? Thank you. I was doing so well and lost 96 pounds. Its amazing how quickly it can come back. I thank you all for any help you can provide. N

Hi there, just looking to talk to people who have had the lap band put in and what their experiences are/were like. Both good and bad. I want to know all the stuff that doctors don't necessarily tell you. I'd like info from real people who've done weither it's good or bad.

Hi

There is the Fill centers usa in 2 places there in texas, 866-345-5872. one in austin and one in houston. here is there website but it might be your only option as they do take if you have been banded else where www.fillcentersusa.com

Good luck

Azleester

Danester (husband) banded 12/30/08- Dr.Martinez in Tijuana mexico

Most surgeons don't want to take on someone else's patient. That's true anywhere...not just Texas. However since you're in Austin, can't you go back to Mexico for fills? It may not be close but then neither is Amarillo.

Thanks to those of you that replied. There was some add'l info that some asked. My doctor in Mexico was murdered so it seems that it would be better to find someone closer. It is the Inamed (sp??) band and my doctor had trained many US docs. Thank you for the suggestion about the Fill Center - I had never heard of this. To the person that stated that doctors don't want to take on patients that aren't their own - it really is a very common practice in everything but this bariatric procedure. But if they won't, they won't - its just disappointing - people move around all the time. Once again - thank you. N

Good luck! I'm sorry about your surgeon; could you maybe get his clinic to send your records? Often surgeons will be more likely to take you on if you have your paperwork...anyway I'll hope someone/something comes through for you!