Kim2BSlim Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 I talked to Lori today and she emailed me all the paperwork. My surgery is scheduled for March 28th with Dr. Martinez! I am really scared and excited at the same time. I hope I can find a local fill Doctor. Did anyone worry about having problems afterwards and your Dr being in Mexico? I am a little concerned about that. Are serious problems rare with this surgery? I am afraid I won't find anyone local to help me if I have a problem. Maybe I am worrying too much? I read all the stories on here and that is what made me make my mind up. It sounds like such a pleasurable trip. I am really scared of the long flight (coming from Mississippi) but I think it will be the best decision I ever made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thinkinthin Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 I talked to Lori today and she emailed me all the paperwork. My surgery is scheduled for March 28th with Dr. Martinez! I am really scared and excited at the same time. I hope I can find a local fill Doctor. Did anyone worry about having problems afterwards and your Dr being in Mexico? I am a little concerned about that. Are serious problems rare with this surgery? I am afraid I won't find anyone local to help me if I have a problem. Maybe I am worrying too much?I read all the stories on here and that is what made me make my mind up. It sounds like such a pleasurable trip. I am really scared of the long flight (coming from Mississippi) but I think it will be the best decision I ever made. I have worried about the same thing. I was told about USA fill centers. It is a company that contracts individual physicians in the area who will do your fills and consult with you after surgery. I was told that Dr. Ortiz is on the board with them. They also help with nutrition. It is pricey though, I didn't expect to have to pay that much after surgery but I guess it runs about the same as anyone else. Alot of MD's do not want to treat a patient that they didn't do the surgery on. These physicians are contracted to do so. It was created by a mother whose daughter had the surgery out of the states and couldn't find anyone to fill her. That is what I was told by the USA fill center representative. If you go to the website: fillcenterusa.com it will have more info on it. I am scheduled for March 12 and coming from Florida. About an 8 hr flight. Hope it goes well on the flight back!! Hope to talk to you soon! Nancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thinkinthin Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 I have worried about the same thing. I was told about USA fill centers. It is a company that contracts individual physicians in the area who will do your fills and consult with you after surgery. I was told that Dr. Ortiz is on the board with them. They also help with nutrition. It is pricey though, I didn't expect to have to pay that much after surgery but I guess it runs about the same as anyone else. Alot of MD's do not want to treat a patient that they didn't do the surgery on. These physicians are contracted to do so. It was created by a mother whose daughter had the surgery out of the states and couldn't find anyone to fill her. That is what I was told by the USA fill center representative. If you go to the website: fillcenterusa.com it will have more info on it. I am scheduled for March 12 and coming from Florida. About an 8 hr flight. Hope it goes well on the flight back!! Hope to talk to you soon! Nancy sorry, I can't type, the website is: fillcentersusa.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paula Bee Posted February 21, 2008 Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 I have worried about the same thing. I was told about USA fill centers. It is a company that contracts individual physicians in the area who will do your fills and consult with you after surgery. I was told that Dr. Ortiz is on the board with them. They also help with nutrition. It is pricey though, I didn't expect to have to pay that much after surgery but I guess it runs about the same as anyone else. Alot of MD's do not want to treat a patient that they didn't do the surgery on. These physicians are contracted to do so. It was created by a mother whose daughter had the surgery out of the states and couldn't find anyone to fill her. That is what I was told by the USA fill center representative. If you go to the website: fillcenterusa.com it will have more info on it. I am scheduled for March 12 and coming from Florida. About an 8 hr flight. Hope it goes well on the flight back!! Hope to talk to you soon! Nancy Where from in Florida? I am in Jacksonville. Paula Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thinkinthin Posted February 21, 2008 Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 Where from in Florida? I am in Jacksonville.Paula I am from Wauchula Florida which is central, almost in the middle of the state. about 1 hour south west of Tampa. When is your date? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nervous&excited Posted February 24, 2008 Report Share Posted February 24, 2008 Hey! I am also getting banded by Dr. Martinez on March 28th. You should email me at rebelmrp621@aol.com. Are you nervous at all about not being worked on by Dr. Ortiz? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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