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I just had my first fill on Wednesday and I too have a bruise which will definately go away. The funny thing is that the pressing that the doctor did on my port to locate it hurt more than the needle.

Counting from the day that I began the pre-op diet which was May 10, until today I have lost 20 pounds.

Keep your head up. I too am two weeks post op and have very little restriction. I was told that this was the time to allow your body to heal and adjust to the band. Actually, I have learned that initially when they put the band in, it is put in kind of loosely to allow the band to heal in place. Once that is done, you then get your fill and you are on the road to victory.

Absolutely wonderful!!! Congratulations!

To answer your question, from what I have learned since getting my band was that everyone is different when it comes to what they can tolerate and what they can't. For example, some people eggs are a problem, for other it is not. The one thing that I heard that people can't tolerate on a consistent basis is bread. Anyway, what I was told was that it is going to have to be a trial and error type of thing so that you can determine what works for you. Just remember to chew the hell out of everything and you should be fine.

OK, so I was having the same problem. As stated, go to tickerfactory.com. Add all of your information. Once you have finished that step, the url will appear. Copy the url, and then come back to lapbandtalk and paste the url code in the signature portion under either edit profile or edit options (can't remember). Then hit the save option. The ticker should appear every time you post a comment. To update it, click on the actual ticker on your profile. You can actually click on it after you post a comment. Once you click on it, it will take you back to the ticker page where you will enter your pin number. All you need to do is update it there and it will be updated on your profile. Hope this helps.

I was banded on 5/27/08 and thankfully, I have little to no pain (with the exception of a little heartburn). Anywhoo, I am going through a doctor recommended, 21 day liquid diet (bandster hell). It seems as if I am always hungry (the hunger pains are ridiculous). I am saying that to say this. What you are feeling now is the after affects of the medications that they used during your surgery. IT WILL GO AWAY! The one thing that has gotten me through this phase is knowing that I have kickstarted the weightloss process. Since May 10 I have lost a total of 16lbs (in less than one month). While you are recovering, take a walk around the mall or buy a fashion magazine and keeping telling yourself I am on my way to a beautiful, healthy, sexy new me. Keep your head up, the best is yet to come.

I was the same way. I ate everything in sight and felt guilty but now I am in "Bandster Hell" stage and am glad I did not deprive myself.

I also had my incisions glued without any problems thus far.

I totally feel you. I was banded last Tuesday and I am REALLY struggling. For the most part, the surgery has been fine, however, it seems as if I am always hungry and nothing is filling enough. I did break down and have a milkshake. Bad mistake. The first time, I bought one from Burger King. Nothing happened. Then today I went to the mall and purchased a shake from the ice-cream shop and gulped it down. I had the worse choking feeling. The one thing it did do was get me back on the right track. As I was walking around the mall, which helped with the choking feeling, I began looking at all of the clothes and thinking to myself, I am going to be able to wear these one day. Just try and think about the bigger picture.

Isn't Dr. Ortiz (a mexican doctor) affiliated with Fill Centers USA?

So, I am scheduled to have my surgery on May 27, 2008 in Mexico with Dr. Ortiz and like most of you, I am a self pay. One of the things that made me apprehensive about scheduling the procedure was the fact that the procedure itself and any complications were not covered by my insurance. The second concern for me was what would happen if any complications arose while I was in Mexico...how would I pay for that?! Anyway, the blessing was that a few days ago a representative from AFLAC came to my job and he gave me some very insightful information on their hospital protection plan. It is not insurance, but more of a reimbursement plan should you have to go to the hospital and/or stay overnight. I figured that this would be useful for me to help defray any cost of any complications should they arise. Secondly, I also checked into traveler's insurance under which you have the option to elect medical (accidental and sickness) coverage for any incidents that occur while you are in another country. The company that I went through was Travel Insured (Travel Insurance: Travel Insured - Trip, Medical/Health Accident Coverage). The coverage was pretty cheap. I paid $54.00 for $50,000. in medical coverage. I hope this helps someone. :cursing:

Good luck to you. I will also be traveling to Mexico (more than likely alone) to have my surgery with Dr. Ortiz. My scheduled date is May 27, 2008. There is a chance that one of my girlfriends are going with me however there is not a guarantee therefore I anticipate going alone. Am I scared, a little, but a part of me is very excited because I am getting out of my comfort zone and doing "big" girl things. Anyway, I hope all goes well for you. Good luck.

I feel the same way. For the most part everyone has been supportive with the exception of one person. I wish I never told her. Anyway, just look forward to all the positive changes that are about to occur in your life. It ALWAYS makes me feel better and it overshadows the negativity.