patticake56

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

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.

I was banded on May 12 which has been 2 weeks. At first I couldn't take more than a few spoon fulls at a time but it seems the last few days I've become more hungry. So far I've lost 10 lbs. Good luck. Banded by Dr. Rojas on May 12