Doc said no fill for me

[CarmenLeAn 99]

Went in and saw my nut and doc Tuesday. I'm thinking I need a fill. Still eating more than I think I should. The nut took pictures because I'e lost 110lbs since I started this journey in May of 13. 71 since surgery in November. We discussed my dietary needs and off to the doc I went.

He comes in with my 100lb pin and tells me he doesn't give those out too often. We discussed my weight loss since my last visit 6 weeks ago. I was down 12lbs. So I broach the subject of getting a small fill. He shuts me down and says I don't need one. He puls out my chart and said look at this column. I looked. It was the weight gain column. He tells me you haven't gain an once since starting this program. You're doing great and that I have ecceeded his expectations.

We discussed my weight loss goals and where I am now and where I want to be. I'm at 180, my personal goal is 150. He said lets get you to the the 160s and go from there. That I don't want to look gaunt and I don't. I told him my main goal is to get into a size 12. He asked me what size I was wearing and I told him a 16. I'm almost there he says. Ok I can go with that.

Next comes check out time. I'm not going back for 2 months!!! Scares me spitless. Im used to the support of the doc and his staff. Luckily there is a support group in 2 weeks and I have this forum plus a Briatric Friendly FB page.

I know all these things are good and positive in my head, but heart isn't rational right now. I know what to do to keep on track. I've done everything that I am supposed to and I am a success story. Why am I so scared?

[SandyM 1,956]

Sounds like you're doing great. I think we all are a little scared and worry that this could turn out to be temporary. Keep doing what you're doing. The fills will be there for you when you need them

[catfish87 3,471]

Congrats! Sounds to me like you've done extremely well. Best wishes on your continued success.

[B-52 7,113]

As long as one is loosing weight, effortlessly, then that is all that matters...don't care what they are doing...there are people here who never had a fill and are doing just fine, and some need to find that "Perfect" balance between the band, and their new adjusted lifestyle....

Congratulations!!

[Leepers 1,195]

We are going through the exact same thing. We are very close in weight and weight loss. I too still struggle with hunger and portions. I start thinking, why do I have this band? I feel like it's mostly been mental for me. I get all revved up to tell the surgeon I want a fill but then change my mind or he says he doesn't think I need one. This last time he didn't want to see me for 12 weeks! I see him again in August. The band does help me in that it definitely slows down my eating, which helps me make good decisions about when to stop. I guess I try to see this as changes I have to make for the rest of my life. Fill or no fill.

Congratulations on your success!

[CarmenLeAn 99]

Leepers,

I've got 4 months til my year is up and then my doc will see me once every three months if I am not at goal. Hoping to be there by November. I need to change my weight lost on my profile thing, but don't know how. I got on the scales today and was down to 177. So only 27 to go. I think I can do it.

Thanks to everbody for the positve comments. I really needed to hear them. Still nervous. Glad I am not alone in this.

[dawalsh 919]

Congratulations on your awesome success!