TracyCa Posted October 18, 2005 Report Share Posted October 18, 2005 I was banded on 8/12/05 and have been too busy to get back to TJ for a fill. Does anybody know of any doctors in Central California that will fill patients that have had their bands placed by other surgeons? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle mickey Posted October 23, 2005 Report Share Posted October 23, 2005 I was banded on 8/12/05 and have been too busy to get back to TJ for a fill. Does anybody know of any doctors in Central California that will fill patients that have had their bands placed by other surgeons? I saw a website on this on another forum. i will try to find it for you. it was some plase (website) where you put in your zip code and it gave you all the Drs. that were into weight loss. All those letter after their names indicate what they do. "FOLL" stands for them being willing to do followups for you if you have surgery somewhere else. I think you had to call them to see if they would treat you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hvieths Posted October 24, 2005 Report Share Posted October 24, 2005 I live in Oakdale and am having my surgery on Oct. 27th I have also found the zip code web site it is www.asbs.org. Click the button on top that says patients and then click on member search. It will then ask you for your zip code. Our closest Dr is in pleasanton! I hope this help. Let me know who you find and how you like them. Thanks, Heather Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TracyCa Posted October 26, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2005 Unfortunately none of these Dr.'s, on this list will see patients banded by other physicians not in the U.S. I guess I'll have to force my schedule and go to TJ. Oh Well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Realtor4CA52 Posted January 22, 2006 Report Share Posted January 22, 2006 Dr. Helmuth Billy in Truckee, CA and in Ventura, CA will fill MX band patients, he says. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jas Posted March 24, 2006 Report Share Posted March 24, 2006 I was banded on 8/12/05 and have been too busy to get back to TJ for a fill. Does anybody know of any doctors in Central California that will fill patients that have had their bands placed by other surgeons? hi ,just how hard is it to find a doctor in the states to do fills?i'm going to have a lapband put on in april and my husband is in the AIRFORCE AND WE MOVE EVERY 3 YEARS OR SO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutieKel Posted March 26, 2006 Report Share Posted March 26, 2006 Go to www.fillcenterusa.com It is my understanding that Dr Ortiz and two other doctors are puting this together. It allows you to find a doctor in other states that will do the fills for MX patients. It looks like right now they have about 6 states in which there are doctors willing to do the fills. It is however my understanding that it is new and they are working on getting more physicians on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seawright Posted April 7, 2006 Report Share Posted April 7, 2006 Go to www.fillcenterusa.com It is my understanding that Dr Ortiz and two other doctors are puting this together. It allows you to find a doctor in other states that will do the fills for MX patients. It looks like right now they have about 6 states in which there are doctors willing to do the fills. It is however my understanding that it is new and they are working on getting more physicians on it. I'm trying to find out how you ask a question and start another subject for the forum. Guess I'm no good at the computer . Help anybody out there!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutieKel Posted April 7, 2006 Report Share Posted April 7, 2006 Seawright, When you go under the topic heading like Surgery Discussion there is a button to click on the top right area of the screen that states Newtopic. If you click that a new thread will be created. I hope that helps. Kelli Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tam Posted April 21, 2006 Report Share Posted April 21, 2006 I think it's insulting how some of these doctors refuse to do fill for doctors outside of the US, especially since Dr. Ortiz is the official spokeperson for the Inamed Lap Band. He is the expert and often travels all over to teach physicians how to properly use it. And the guy is a miracle worker. He told me that there was one surgery that took him no more than 5 minutes. I know it's true because a when I got banded, there was another gal there who was a nurse - also getting banded. She wanted to observe the process and he allowed her to do so. She confirmed, that it was no more than 5 minutes. And minimal soreness or pain. Tammy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mineeds Posted March 27, 2009 Report Share Posted March 27, 2009 Please post your request on Mineeds.com to get services from Doctors and Physicians and providers will post their bids on your needs. California Doctors | Physicians - Get Bids & Save | MiNeeds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quennee Posted March 28, 2009 Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 I am not sure where central cali is to you, but I live in Visalia and there is a female doctor where who does blind fills. As well as a doctor in Sacramento through Fill Center USA. I Hope that helps. I can tell you after having one blind fill it won't happen again. I will make the time and travel to TJ for relief and comfort Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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