I was banded 7/29/05 in Monterrey, Mexico by Dr. Rumbaut. I'm looking for surgeons in my extended area, which could be as far as Dallas or Chicago or Atlanta, who are friendly to Mexican banded patients. I had a bad experience here in Little Rock yesterday with a local surgeon who has a "sour grapes" attitude towards a patient who was banded in Mexico. I got a lecture, a huge bill for a 15 minute visit ($700) and it was a very unpleasant experience. Next time for that money I'm willing to fly somewhere to see a good surgeon who isn't going to give me all the grief! Any suggestions?

You might try Dr. Luttrell. He's in Little Rock & did my surgery. He is super nice & I don't think he would have a problem with you being a patient from Mexico. Sorry about your bad first experience with your fill (((HUGS))). You can PM me if you want his number. Keep your chin up girlie!......Jess

I go to Dr. Madan in Memphis, he is a fantastic doctor.