Needing a Fill

I had my lap band surgery 4 weeks ago in Mexico. I am very pleased with my surgery. Dr. Lopez was fantastic and as well as the staff at the hospital. My only problem now is trying to find a doctor here in Oklahoma to do the fill that I am needing. Most of the doctors are saying the will only fill patients that they did the surgery on. Does anyone have any suggestions? Pleas help. Thanks!! Mary W.

You have probable already checked Weightwise.org. A doctor just moved to Edmond from Enid and is just staring his practice here. His number is at that web site. Dr. Philp Floyd is my doctor, my surgery is tues. the 28th. What did your surgeon suggest you do? Maybe you can get a referral from your family physcian or maybe from your doctor from Mexico. What does he think you should do? Just curious, why did you have your surgery in Mexico? It must be less expensive if your insurance doesn't pay for it (duh). By the way, where is Okeema? I've lived in Oklahoma my whole life and I can't place it. How much weight have you lost and how was your recovery? You might go on the regular Lap-Band message board and ask if anyone else has had that problem. Good Luck, I hope you can find someone that can help you.

Hi again! I just found out that there is a South of the Border Forum here on OH. you might be able to get some help there! Good Luck!

Carol, My husband and I have checked just about everywhere. Thank you very much for your suggestions, I really appreciate it. I will check it all out again. Have a great day!!! Mary W.

Hi Mary, I just called Dr. Keith in Norman today. He will do fills for Mexico pat. They are $187.00 each, fill up or let out. If you do surgery with him I believe she said it would be 87.00. She told me the surgery usually runs around 17,800. and up for the band. I quickly told her I'm on my way to Mexico for 8200.00. Their phone number is 691-1332.

Thanks so much, Robbin. Who is gonna be your Doctor in Mexico? I had Dr. Lopez. He was wonderful. Thanks again for responding!! Mary W.

where is dr. lopez located? Did you research all the drs in Mexico? If so, how did you come up with this particular one?

Robbin, Dr. Lopez is in Tijuana. I found him on the internet. I called and then a lady named Jodie Fuller called me back. She acted as a go between. She's wonderful. She will answer all your questions. The hospital was so great. I was treated like royalty. I have had no trouble whatsoever. Here is the Drs number 664-634-3870. If you have anymore questions , please email me and I'll do my best to answer. God bless!!! Mary Wattles

Thanks Mary, I am not going until next Jan. I am waiting to pull my profit sharing money out. I'll keep in touch tho. Talk to you soon, Robbin