Had my band in Juarez on 9-4-08 and my post op instructions were for clear liquids only x 2weeks and full liquids for 2 additional weeks. I am having a really hard time and want so badly to eat real food. When does the hunger subside? Also, can anyone recommend a fill site (that charges a reasonable price) near the Oklahoma City area or within 300 miles. Insurance would not cover the surgery or the fills and I can not afford to return to Juarez which is over 700 miles away. Gas prices are way to high. Please, if there is anyone that can help I need all the support I can get because right now I am wondering if I made the right choice to have this procedure. I should have researched the follow up care better. Thanks.

Edited September 14, 200817 yr by jahinokc

It's important to follow your post op diet because otherwise you'll impair your healing and may cause slippage and/or erosion at the band site. Honestly, in my experience hunger doesn't go away until you get the right amount of fill.

Have no clue about fill centers. I think many surgeons won't want to touch you because they didn't do the surgery (understandably) so I hope you find someone.