organizer31

I would like to join your merry group of 'slow losers'! I was banded in 2004. I've only lost 30 lbs. About one year and 35 lbs lost I went to another Dr (mine left bariatrics) to get a fill. She thought she saw a hernia and removed all the fill. I've since went to two other specialist that told me it is not a hernia. This Dr is a surgeon and my concern was she just wanted to cut. So still no fill Along the way I was diagnosed with a thyroid disorder that essentially kills any thyroid cells. Once I got that under control I lost a little more (but in the meantime I gained 15 back). I finally found a Dr that will do a fill and she's in town only two weekends a month. I'm scheduled for Aug 10th. I'm bordering on depressed about the whole thing. I began at 228 - I'm at 198 right now and headed for a goal of 140. I'm in need of some motivation as well as some moral support! My husband tries... but you probably know what that's like! I don't have anyone that I know that has had this procedure in Vancouver, WA. If anyone is up for a little dual accountability - I'm up for it! I need :help:!! Darci

I had my surgery with another Dr. in Portland, and he's since left working with gastric patients. I was referred to Oregon Weight Loss Surgery and have not had very good luck. They just seem to dismiss my issues and lost my transferred paperwork twice. I sat in their waiting room on two occasions for more than 2 hours! I'm searching for a new fill person and would love any suggestions.