anyone know of Fill Doctors in GA or close by who will do it on mexican bandsters?

dshyre · 07-28-2008, 05:17 PM

I just had my second fill with fill center in Georgia. They used the fleuroscopy and I believe I have been over filled again. I have been vomiting and sliming anytime I have anything beyond a protein shake or broth. Now they want to charge me again for fleuroscopy and an unfill. This is a week and two days since my fill. Is this normal? Does anyone know where I can go for a fill with a doctor instead of fill center usa? I am not happy how expensive this is getting. $165 for a fill or unfill and $120 for the fleuroscopy each time. Having to do it twice each time I have a fill is ridiculous not counting how bad the vomiting is to my stomach.

riverratgranny1 · 07-29-2008, 10:15 AM

I got my fill in atlanta at a usa fill center and I asked not to be filled to the max because i was afraid of vomiting but i really don"t have enough restriction now. it takes awhile for the swelling to go down and really see what your restriction will be. also you must go very slow with adding soft foods and chewing really good.Iplan on going back and getting another fill.remember vomting can be dangerous so eat accordingly.

dshyre · 07-29-2008, 12:30 PM

she also has an office in Roswell Georgia.

KJDVILLE · 08-25-2008, 09:31 PM

I go to the office in Roswell and have not had to much trouble except when I was over filled having a choice of driving 5-6 hrs or waiting 2 weeks was not very convenient. I also feel the fees are very high and think its horrible to have to pay for a slight unfill with in a few weeks of paying for a fill.

randie · 09-02-2008, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by deep82

I am from atlanta, GA and would like to get my first fill, (i got banded 25th Sept) So its been 7 weeks and I have lost a total amount of 21-22lbs. But now i feel I can eat anything with no restriction and I have just been going to the gym to mantian my weight.
I went to fillcenterusa and there is a location in GA but that clinic just opened recently and the nurse/fill woman has only been doing it for 2-3 months, im not sure if i feel too comfortable with her being so new.
I have contacted Dr. Ponce in Dalton,GA but he requires $2000 upfront and similar to another doctor in TN, since that amount is too pricey for me I would like someone relatively cheaper 300-400.

Any suggestions will be helpful-thank you

dr michael williams 770-500-3664 of laparoscopic institute. he really does great fills for $200. pls let them know i recommended you. thanks randie gray

randie · 09-02-2008, 12:29 PM

i know a friend who has also had problems with fill usa. try dr williams at 770-500-3660. his fills are $200 and he does a great job. pls let him know i recommended you. thanks randie gray

KJDVILLE · 09-02-2008, 07:15 PM

Does Dr Williams use fluroscopy? and if so is there an additional fee?
Thanks and any info on Dr Williams would be appreciated.

randie · 09-03-2008, 08:21 AM

i think he will if you want him to. i have went twice now and didnt have the fluroscopy and he found my port first time no problem no pain i was in and out in 5 minutes. both times were great visits.

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Originally Posted by KJDVILLE

Does Dr Williams use fluroscopy? and if so is there an additional fee?
Thanks and any info on Dr Williams would be appreciated.

Tally · 10-15-2008, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by smatyas

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Not everyone wants to go to FillCenter because, while it is awesome that they exist, especially for those banded in Mexico, they are quite costly. It is far cheaper for me to go back to Denver where I was banded then going to Moultrie, GA, which would be the closest for me. You also have to consider the cost of gasoline these days. I would loe to see the cost come way down, the patient load would go way up so it would remain very profitable. Just my two cents :)

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