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HI,

my mom got the lab band and she looks great and i have been thinking of getting, although the company that did hers seems to be having some sort of difficulties and now I don't know if I want to go thru them. Although their price was just right, can anyone tell me how these doctors are and how it was going to mexico to get the surgury. Basiclly anything that could help me make a desicion and maybe a round about costs of the whole thing. I need to know what to expect, and I kinda want to know before I get involved with calling them and wasting their time.

Thanks, i look forward to hearing from someone...

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Hi Lady,

I think we've been emailing back and forth already - it really is OK to call and ask questions - don't feel like you are wasting my time, that's why I'm here :)

You might want to check out the newly banded section of this forum to see how other patients experience at the clinic was :)

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Lady,

I won't go any other place than to Mexico and Dr. Ortiz. I looked and looked at local surgeons, then found out that several had been trained by Dr. Ortiz. I would rather go to the teacher than the student. I thought it was fun to take off for a couple of days. Everything was very professional, and I was treated much better than I would have been in the US. I felt fine after surgery, and really enjoyed my time.

You can read more about my experiences in the Newly Banded section, I was banded August 28th. I will be going back for my first fill in a few days, and to accompany my aunt, who is having surgery.

Becki

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HI,

my mom got the lab band and she looks great and i have been thinking of getting, although the company that did hers seems to be having some sort of difficulties and now I don't know if I want to go thru them. Although their price was just right, can anyone tell me how these doctors are and how it was going to Mexico to get the surgury. Basiclly anything that could help me make a desicion and maybe a round about costs of the whole thing. I need to know what to expect, and I kinda want to know before I get involved with calling them and wasting their time.

Thanks, i look forward to hearing from someone...

Lady, Don't take the cost into consideration. It may be an issue but not a consideration. I just took Dr. Ortiz professional career into consideration. Read his C.V. on the OCC website. I could not find another surgeon in Southern California (where I live) with the knowledge, accolades, and most important hands on experience in the lap band surgical procedure than Dr. Ortiz. I spoke to more than 5 physicians here in the states and each had no qualms about my having the procedure by Dr. Ortiz. In fact I ran into many gastric bypass patients whose surgeons had been trained in the lap band procedure by him. His surgical suite is state of the art. My mother is an RN and she accompanied me to OCC as my spouse was indisposed during the time. She saw the facilities as well as staff and was extremely impressed. You will be too. Best wishes in making your decision. CalKev

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