May 12 was the day I had my lap band so everything's new to me. After much research on the procedure and cost (since my insurance doesn't cover) I elected to go to Mexico to have mine done. I was pleased with the surgeons and facility. Now that I'm back I feel I need support from other people who have had the surgery or contemplating it. Just wanted to say hello.

Patti

Hi Patti and Welcome to LBT! This is a great place to come for questions, concerns as well as support. I also was banded in Mexico on March 10th. Who was your doctor and how are you feeling? Good luck on your WL journey!!

~Liz~

banded 03/10/06

Dr.Ariel Ortiz

241 highest/237 surgery/204 today/150 goal

5'7''

Hi Patti! Grats on getting your band, I hope your recovery is going well. Each day gets better, so hang in there. What kinds of information are you looking for regarding the band?

There are some great threads in the food Forum that share lists of foods recommended for the various stages of the pre-op diet you might check out. Let us know what you are experiencing right now and share your specific questions so we can help you find the answers. :grouphug:

Dr. Miguel Rojas is the surgeon I went to. I did have to make a visit to my own doctor when I returned because my incision over the port got infected so he put me on an oral antibiotic and the infection seems to be getting better. It was a local infection so it should clear up quickly. But this one incision seems to be a little sore....sure hope that clears up soon. How long are you supposed to be on liquids? My doctor told be 3 weeks but I'm seeing different lengths of time on this site.

Hi Patty,

Welcome to LBT!

I was banded on May 1st. You shoud post an intro on the "May 2006 Band Crew" thread. There are quite a lot of us and it has been great to interact with people who are going through all this at the same time.

Hope to see you there!

My surgeon here in Idaho has his patients on liquids for three weeks too. Then three weeks of mushies.

I sure hope that infection clears up quickly. *shudders* Keep on top of that, it can lead to serious issues if it worsens.

Congrats, and welcome to LBT!

Hi Patty,

I already posted a welcome to you and I didn't see the post where you said your port incision is infected. I discovered the same problem just today. What kind of antibiotics did your doc put you on?

My band doc is not available over the holiday weekend and the oncall doc told me to put hot compresses and hydrogen peroxide on it and call her if it gets worse. I would rather be on antibiotics to be safe, but, like I said, I can't reach my own doctor.

Anyway, there is a pedetriation that lives down the street who I think will write me a prescription so I'm curious what you are taking.

Thanks.

Welcome to LBT!

May the band be with you.

:grouphug: