New bander

[jahinokc 0]

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, 2008 by jahinokc

[RestlessMonkey 7]

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.