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How are you feeling after the surgery - I am just getting to your reply - can't quite figure out these threads and stuff - getting too old. I am doing well - return to mexico in early March for fluro and first fill. Let me know how you are doing. Where in VA are you going for your fills. I am looking for someone in VA. Tara

Hi - I am in Harrisonburg/Staunton VA area - had my lapband surgery in Mexico - Dr. Rodriguez - had an infection but with 6 weeks of Antibiotics - two different kinds at one time, it has healed. I had my surgery on December 3, 2007 - have lost about 25 pounds and feel great. I have to watch what my body tells me and not my brain becuase I just love the taste of certain foods and would go overboard. I have my first fluro and fill in Mexico in early March. Someone wrote and said they knew of fill Dr in Winchester, VA. Do they only see patients they did the surgery on or will see anyone for fills? You all seem to be doing great.

I had my surgery on the 3rd of December - all was going well until 10 days afterwards and my portsite began to turn red and it appeared to have a seroma. then it began to drain. Had my surgery in Mexico and live in Virginia - no one wanted to touch me becuase my surgery was done outside of US - anyway - one doctor did see me - said it was infected and took a culture. I have been keeping in dry and washing with soap and water at least three times a day. I am taking Augmentin for antibiotic. Go back to doctor tomorrow morning. It is draining a lot and while he does not know anything about Lap band, he said the band may need to come out. I have been iin contact with my doctor in Mexico and have found more support from him than anyone here. Go figure. He said he would see me and if it needed to be drained he would do it. It does not hurt, no fever, not hot to the touch but it is red and drains a clear fluid -with no odor. I would definately encourage you to keep up with it. Tara Langston

I just had my lapband surgery - 2 weeks ago tomorrow - have developed fluid around my port site - anyone else have this happen and what did you do? Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Tara

where are you in Virginia - I am having my lap band surgery in Mexico next Wednesday - I am so excited and nervous. I live near Harrisonburg, VA. Tara

where did you find your fill doctor? I live in Va - 1 hr from Charlottesville, VA. Tara

Has anyone heard of another type of liquid other than saline used for a fill. I saw something about it a while back and it decreases the time you have to have fills.

Hi, my name is Tara. I have my lapband surgery scheduled for December 3 in Mexico. Dr. Rodriquez is doing the surgery. I can't wait. I am sick and tired of being fat, no energy, can't fit into clothes that are fashionable etc. I have battled with my weight since I was really young. I have been reading stuff from this site for the past month - it is really informative. I live in Virginia. Am searching for fill places - I live in Harrisonburg, VA, an hour west of charlottesville. I found a dr in Frederick MD but would like to find someone closer. Anyway - I do enjoy reading about everyone's experiences. Tara

I am scheduled to have my surgery on December 3rd. I live in Va. Where do you live? I am in Harrisonburg, VA. Where are you having your surgery?

I live in Harrisonburg - having lap band by Dr. Rodriquez on December 3 in Mexico. Does anyone have info on places to get fills when the doctor did not do the surgery? Any info will be appreciated. Thanks, Tara

check out dr. rodriquez. I am going to use him - he has you fly into San AntonioTexas and they put you up at the La Quinta Inn the day before your surgery and drive you into Mexico have the surgery, stay in the hospital for the night and then drive you back to the hotel for another night stay. I live in Va - where do you live? tara

I just joined this - am having the surgery first part of December - can't wait - I was wondering too - what is slime and PB? Thanks, Tara