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Did you go in, did you did you? Please say 'yes'. But if not, just do it, pick up the phone and make an appointment, You can do this! I know because I was reluctant to go back myself. Then I read about other slow losers/responders to fills and realized the whole thing is up to me. My doc can't read my mid and I haven't been completely honest with myself this past year, much less with him. I realize he band doesn't work for everyone but I'm not ready to give up yet. You have had some great success already so you know it works for you.

BillyBear - My experience is much like yours. I am coming up on my 1 year bandiversary and I've lost a whopping 18 pounds, the majority was lost in the first month. The only time I felt restriction was right after surgery and ended up having a complete unfill during the healing process. I have had 8 fills since and never again felt restriction. I've been yo-yoing on my food choices, either 110% compliant or as bad as 50/50. Either way the weight does not come off and now I can eat just about anything. I exercise at least 3 times a week of Bikram yoga (which are 90 minute classes of hard core) and play with my family riding bikes, etc. I'm not happy with my doc either, he's a great surgeon no doubt, but I don't think he's used to people like me. His mantra is "use more calories than you eat and you'll lose weight". Ughhhh, if only it was that simple. I am also looking at getting a second opinion with another practice but still researching reiews and trying to find people in aftercare programs before I make my choice. I want to do the right thing and just don't feel like I can with my surgeon. I'm very interested in knowing how things go with you and hoping to find support on these boards. ~Amie