lolli

Hi, I am beginning to research the Lap Band surgery. I will be self pay does anyone Know about Dr. Carroll and the cost. What is the difference in cost between CMMC and Dr. Carroll.

kristy6

Hi , I know you where asking for surgeons in MS but I just wanted to tell you about a doctor I went to. His name is Dr. Aceves and he is from Mexico and i am sure you are saying no way i am goign to Mexicao but let me tell ya. It was a wonderful experiance... not to mention how much less it costs. I paid 7800.00 for my surgery and my plane tickets where 480.00 round trip for two people. BUt anyway I would just like to recomend them to you and you can make your own decision. Good luck with your journey.

floydsgurl

I am the same way if you are self pay i recommend Dr.A
My mom and I were banded by him in 2006,and i have sent 4 ppl to him this year..I was even lucky enough to join my cousin and a co-worker on their trip down in March.I am almost 2 yrs out and have lost 172lbs.I went from a very tight 26W to a size 10.I am just amazed at how this thing works.I have not had one bit of trouble with my band.Good luck with your search for a surgeon!

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GENIE
DOB~6/19/06
DR.ACEVES
358/186/170

lolli

Thanks. I go to a siminar in Jackson,Thursday evening. I never really concidered Mexico. How hard is it to get information about the doctor and the process?
Thanks, Lolli

kristy6

you can go to Untitled Document and get alot of info there. they also have a phone number on the web page if youhave any questions . There are other doctors in Mexico but like I said I recomend Dr. Aceves. They were very nice and the whole process was so easy going.

lhasselle

Dr. Carroll is my doctor. I was banded in Dec. 2006. I've lost 75 pounds. I should exercise, but I don't. I don't sit of my tail, however, I am up and moving as I am a classroom teacher and our school took part in Let's Go Walking...
Anyway, I love Dr. Carroll. He's a great doc... I was a self pay. I've had 3 fills, the last one was last week. As far as going to Mexico, I wouldn't do it personally. I want to have my physican close byso if I have complications. That's just me. Good luck in your decision, whatever it may be...

rubberband

I was banded May 7th at Southern Surgical by Dr. Thomas Lavin, he is great and the hospital is wonderful. I was also self pay. My cost was $13500.00, that was Dr., hospital and anesthesiologist. Plus my first years fills and checkup. Dr. Lavin is one of the leading Bariatric surgions in Lousianna and on Coast. I was and have been well pleased. There web site is www.whyweight.com Check it out

Ineedalapband

Rubberband, is that the total? Are there any additional costs? What did they require of you to have the surgery - 100 lbs? Comorbidities? Thanks.

jennup

I was also banded at Southern Surgical in Slidell. Dr. Matthew Frencs was my doctor. The total cost is $13500, like the pp said - for everything including fills for a year. I do not think you have to have any co-morbidities (sp?). The facility is so nice and the nurses and staff are great!