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TeresaS · 11-15-2006, 10:31 PM

I am Teresa and I live in Tolleson, Az, which is in Maricopa County and I had my lap band surgery done in Mexicali, Mx. My surgery was done about a year ago, I had one fill, so far. I am trying to locate a physician here locally in Phoenix, but have been unsuccessful, so far. I am finding out all doctors due to inusurance policies, they cannot help me. I've lost 70 lbs. but I think I've gained about 20 back. I have major medical problems that I have to take steroids. Which makes it difficult to lose weight.:think

**Kat817** · 11-15-2006, 10:41 PM

Good Luck finding a Dr.
Did you use Dr. Aceves? It could be that the surgeons office could help you locate a local Dr. for your adjustments and follow up care.
Hope you get your medical problems worked out!!
Welcome to LBT---if you have any questions ask away....everyone here is very helpful, it is a great site!!
Kat

cyndiwilson · 11-20-2006, 10:18 PM

if oyu go tot Obesityhelp and go to the Lap Band forum for AZ there are couple of MD's here in AZ that that board knows of that take Mexico patients hope this helps

Theresa · 01-18-2007, 09:47 PM

My name is Theresa I live only 5 miles away from Tolleson. Have you found a Dr. to do your fill ? I go to Mesa for mine I also had my lap band done in MX. I'm having problems lossing, I have only loss 22 lb in 4 months, how fast did you loss your weight?

smatyas · 01-23-2007, 12:23 PM

www.fillcentersusa.com

nurseratchett · 02-15-2007, 12:25 PM

Hi Teresa ,
I was banded on 1/29/07 by Dr. DeBarrios at the Arizona Weight Loss Ctr.located in Tempe. I'm new to Arizona and am not sure how far away Tolleson is from Tempe. I know he takes Self Pay Patients since I am one. I think a fill is about $250. I am not sure since I have not had one yet !
Hope this helps.
A Fellow Bandster,
Joanne