debrabischoff Posted July 8, 2008 Report Share Posted July 8, 2008 I had my surgery on 2/1/08 and have had issues getting fills. Between the cost of gas to the nearest location (6 hours away) and the price of the fill and a hotel, it really gets expensive. What i did and i thought i would share with all is this. I wrote to all of the bariatric surgeons in my area and sent them all of the medical information that was given to me by Dr. Ortiz. I explained my situation and asked only if they would see me for a consultation - not a fill. I got my doctor in Buffalo, NY to see me and he actually performs lap band surgeries at Buffalo General Hospital. After he saw me and realized that my port was easy to fill, he accepted me as his patient and i am now getting fills in my same hometown. For all those that have this problem, give this idea some thought. Debra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim2BSlim Posted July 8, 2008 Report Share Posted July 8, 2008 That is a great idea! You are very fortunate for finding such an understanding Dr. to do your fills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrty835 Posted July 8, 2008 Report Share Posted July 8, 2008 I also just found a Dr. in Amarillo Texas, its only an hour away from my house and its where my mother lives. SO after my first fill at the OCC on august 12th, He has agreed to look at my case. I'm really happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my_friend_amber Posted July 8, 2008 Report Share Posted July 8, 2008 Great idea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mona-camille Posted July 8, 2008 Report Share Posted July 8, 2008 THats a very good idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fat2nrml Posted July 8, 2008 Report Share Posted July 8, 2008 I've called local Dr.'s and I can't get past their nurses! As soon as they hear that I was banded in Mexico, they say "Oh, Doc won't touch ANYONE banded in Mexico!" They make me feel like I'm diseased or something! I'm going for my second fill in TJ on the 29th and am hoping for some good restriction. I KNOW that I can't go back to TJ the rest of this year, I can't afford it. So Mona, let me know how things go with your new fill Doc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mona-camille Posted July 8, 2008 Report Share Posted July 8, 2008 I've called local Dr.'s and I can't get past their nurses! As soon as they hear that I was banded in Mexico, they say "Oh, Doc won't touch ANYONE banded in Mexico!" They make me feel like I'm diseased or something! I'm going for my second fill in TJ on the 29th and am hoping for some good restriction. I KNOW that I can't go back to TJ the rest of this year, I can't afford it. So Mona, let me know how things go with your new fill Doc. Oh, I did get the name wrong, kick me!!!! Yes, you might be somewhat close to the Maryland office right? It's near Gettysburg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will T Posted July 8, 2008 Report Share Posted July 8, 2008 We always stay in Fredrick whenever we go to Gettysburg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiamondJim Posted July 8, 2008 Report Share Posted July 8, 2008 That is great news, Debra and Denise. With today's gas prices and the time factor, it will be more convenient. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mona-camille Posted July 8, 2008 Report Share Posted July 8, 2008 We always stay in Fredrick whenever we go to Gettysburg. I might stay overnight. My mom is coming with me and she LOVES Gettysburg. We figured 3 hours down and 3 hours back wouldn't give us time to see anything. I was thinking that if we stayed overnight, we'd have time to go somewhere. She just loves the battlefields and all the historical stuff. She's really into that. So, if we don't do it next week, then next fill we will! Can yopu recommend a place? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banded4life Posted July 9, 2008 Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 Great idea!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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