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I had the lap band surgery done one week ago and have followed the liquid diet for the last 7 days and have noticed the whites of my eyes have turned a very distinct yellow color. Any ideas?

I did finally see my doctor and had lab tests done, they came back except the billirubin levels were high (this is what causes the yellow color). They are not sure what it is so I had an ultrasound done this morning and should know more next week. I believe they are leaning towards a diagnosis of Gilbert's Syndrome, which is basically harmless, most people never know they have it unless they fast, they then turn yellow for some reason due to the syndrome but it is harmless.

My surgery is scheduled for 12/29, I am having it done by Dr. Martinez (co-surgeon of Dr. Ortiz) at the Obesity Control Center in Mexico. I am a little nervous about having it done out of country but so far every review I have found this clinic has been very positive. I have been on a liquid diet for 4 days now and am starving but have already lost 4 lbs. My twin sister is also getting banded with me so I at least have some company... :wink:

Hi I am from Aurora, OR. I am getting my surgery on the 29th along with my sister. I have been on the protein diet for 4 days now and it seems to be getting better by the day I am not nearly as hungry as I was the 1st 2 days.

I am most definitely self pay. I had to beg, plead, threaten and bribe my husband to get him to agree for me to get this surgery. As soon as he agreed I immediately booked it before he could change his mind. :-) I have been on the protein shakes for breakfast & lunch and lean cuisine for dinner for 4 days. I hate the protein shakes so much I have so far only been able to choke one down a day so needless to say I am starving, but I am losing weight! I would like to join a gym next year. Thanks for the offer of support and all your advice I booked this surgery so quickly I feel like I am a little behind in getting all my research done.

Why do you need to see the doctor at OHSU? Do you need more than one type of doctor for aftercare? Also do you know if I should get in contact with both of these doctors before I have surgery? Sorry for all the questions!

Wow, thank you for the doctor information! I hadn't been able to find anyone in Oregon so far except in Grants Pass. The funny thing is the Nurse Practioner in Salem charges more than the doctors you found. I will definitely be contacting them to get my aftercare set up. I really appreciate your help. I am surprised you work in Aurora, it is such a small town there are very few businesses there. :-)

We both live in Aurora (just south of Wilsonville). I was planning on getting my fills and aftercare at the Fill Center USA in Salem, where do you go? Did you get your surgery from the same clinic?