I live near Corpus Christi and decided on Dr. Rodriguez, across from Del Rio, Texas. My hospital experience was very good, he sent me home with a full course of liquid antibiotics and pain meds (never needed them).

Barbara L of San Antonio drives people to Del Rio and stays with them during surgery and afterwards, and arranges for the hotel and such. She does so much teaching on the way down and the way back. She has care packages of foods safe for the first days until you can get what you need (if you haven't yet).

Fills are a bargain once you get to San Antonio. Barbara picks you up at the airport or nearby hotels, or drive straight to her house for safe all-day parking in her driveway. You pay her $25 and she takes care of you all day - including lunch after the fills and then pharmacy and tourist shopping! And the fills are done under fluoroscopy (you get to watch it all) and are only $100. You can be on your way home within a few hours.

Dr. Jose Rodriguez in a Gastro-Intestinal surgeon, has been installing bands for over 8 years, is multiply boarded and certified. His website is http://www.JoseBand.com He charges $6800 for the surgery, last time I checked.

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