Beth in AZ

Dr. Debarros and Dr. Orris

Tempe, AZ

http://wliaz.com/Physicians.php

These doctors charge an initial of $499 to get into their program which I believe does include the fill and a full evaluation. They use "ultrasound guidance" for fills. Each subsequent fill is $265. They also have a "full support" group available which consists of counselors and dieticians, etc for $1500 for 3 years.

thank you for that info!

would love to know if they use floro as well??

thanks, lisa

Hi everyone,

I just went to the website and submitted an online question regarding if they use fluoroscopy for fills and for the cost. When I get a response, I will let you know.

Thanks!

Beth in AZ

Thanks for the phone numbers. Where in the valley is her office located?

Beth in AZ

Hi Kelli,

Glad to hear your first fill went well. 3.5 cc's seems like a lot for your first fill. I got my first fill yesterday in TJ. Dr. Romero gave me 1.5 cc's. Since you had a good experience with Wendy Hall, I may try her the next time since it's hard for me to go back and forth to TJ. Do you have her phone number?

Beth in AZ

sure...i can't remember what time susan's appointment is - i think 1 PM and mine is 2 PM. I think our planes all leave within 20 minutes of each other, so that is nice as well. how are you getting to the clinic that morning?

Someone (probably Francisco) is picking me up from the airport. My fill appointment is at 9:00 am. So, I'll probably just hang around until you and Susan are finished. I just want to make sure that we leave in plenty of time to get back to the airport.

Beth in AZ

yes, to the airport. to do the "trolley," you take a cheap cab ($5) from the clinic to the border, walk across and then take the trolley (which transfers to the bus) straight back to the airport! easy! plus, i think it is somewhere near $3 each way.

That would be fine with me. I would just prefer to go with a few people. Is that what everyone is planning on doing? I could meet you guys at the clinic and then we could all go back to the airport together. Would that work?

Beth in AZ

Beth, I think we are thinking about doing the trolley thing...what do you think?

Do you mean for the ride back to the airport? How does the trolley work?

Please let me know.

Beth in AZ

Hi everyone,

My name is Beth and I live in Gilbert, AZ. I, too am glad that there are many people here from AZ. I was banded on 11/22/2006 and will be going for my first fill on February 19. That is a good thing because it feels as though I have absolutely no restriction right now. I have lost a total of 32lbs so far, but the weight loss has slowed down somewhat. I am looking forward to getting to know everyone here from AZ.

Beth in AZ

Count me in for the van on the 19th. Cara, my plane comes in about the same time as yours. Should I let Francisco know that there is a group of us?

Susan

Hi everyone,

My plane arrives in San Diego at 7:20 am and my fill appointment is at 9:00 am. My return flight is Southwest and leaves at 4:45 PM. It doesn't look as though I can share a ride there with all of you, since my appointment is at 9:00am, but I certainly would like to ride back if that is ok. Would that work?

Please let me know.

Thanks!

Beth in AZ

:-h

I think I scheduled a fill for that day but need to call and check - I am not sure if I will need a fill so I have not scheduled a flight yet - but heck yes I would be willing to split the ride with you ---

Hi Cyndi,

That would be great! Keep me posted.

Thanks,

Beth in AZ

Hi everyone,

I am scheduled for a 9:00 am fill on Monday, February 19. I will be doing a one day turnaround trip. My plane gets into San Diego at 7:20 am and for the return flight, it leaves at 4:45 pm. If anyone is interested in sharing the cost of the ride to and/or from OCC, please let me know.

Thank you,

Beth in AZ