2 weeks post-op

August 4, 2004

Hi everyone,

I just found this web site. I am two weeks post op today. I just had my first adjustment today. I am doing well but just unsure what the future will bring.

I will start to read posts on this website to learn more about living with the lap band.

Chris

leatha_g · August 4, 2004

you had a fill at 2 wks post op?? wow. .. that's pretty unconventional. are you eating solid foods?

welcome to the board!

August 4, 2004

I have been eating solid food since the night of my surgery. I can eat about a cup at a time. I have lost 15 lbs during the first two weeks so I guess I am doing ok.

New Hope · August 4, 2004

Who did your surgery? Good luck on your banding!

Banded14yr · August 4, 2004

Originally posted by cjsimpson
I have been eating solid food since the night of my surgery. I can eat about a cup at a time. I have lost 15 lbs during the first two weeks so I guess I am doing ok.

Wow!

I noticed that you're in Nashville. Did Dr. Morton do your surgery? I had my surgery done on the 26th in Mexico and won't have my first adjustment for another 4-5 weeks.

August 4, 2004

Yes, Tricia, Dr. Charles Morton did my surgery.

Why did you go to Mexico if you live close to Nashville? Why are they making you wait so long for your adjustment?

Banded14yr · August 4, 2004

Originally posted by cjsimpson
Yes, Tricia, Dr. Charles Morton did my surgery.

Why did you go to Mexico if you live close to Nashville? Why are they making you wait so long for your adjustment?

Well, my company switched to BCBS of Tennessee in January, and they won't cover the lapband surgery. I contacted Dr. Morton's office and it was going to cost me over 20k, so the decision to have the surgery in Mexico had to do with me having to pay for it out of pocket.

I have never heard of anyone (and I've done a ton of reading) that was told they could eat solid food right after surgery. I've also never heard of anyone having an adjustment so quickly after surgery. The soonest I've seen people having their first adjustment is 4 weeks after surgery. My doctor doesn't like doing the first adjustment until 6 weeks post op.

I hope everything continues to go well for you. Welcome to the board! This is a great place to gather support and information. Very nice and informative people visit this forum.

T

August 4, 2004

The dr told me to drink liquids after surgery and my first adjustment but liquids didn't satisfy me so I tried cottage cheese and then tuna. No problems.

Do you feel like you saved enough money to make the extra effort to travel to Mexico worth while? Do you have to go back to Mexico for adjustments?

My BC/BS wouldn't cover the lapband either but I figured it is an investment in the rest of my life.

Banded14yr · August 4, 2004

Originally posted by cjsimpson
The dr told me to drink liquids after surgery and my first adjustment but liquids didn't satisfy me so I tried cottage cheese and then tuna. No problems.

Do you feel like you saved enough money to make the extra effort to travel to Mexico worth while? Do you have to go back to Mexico for adjustments?

My BC/BS wouldn't cover the lapband either but I figured it is an investment in the rest of my life.

Yes, the surgery in Mexico cost me $10,500.00 and includes my first trip back to Monterrey for my first adjustment. Dr. Rodriguez gives you free adjustments for 2 years, but you would need to pay for your own transportation to Monterrey after the first fill. He has a doctor that works with him that is based in Dallas, I will probably go to him for the rest of my fills.

So far I have had no regrets. I would have liked to have had the surgery locally, but besides a little inconvienent travel, everything has gone wonderful so far

I thought the first week on fluids would kill me, I never thought I would look forward to instant mashed potatoes, but they were wonderful! haha