I know what you mean about your 130-lb. doctor. I bought phentermine off the internet when my doctor declined a script. I had chest pains and my heart raced, needless to say I stopped taking it. I started taking Alli and I haven't had too much loss and lots of side effects. My doctor has not been a help. You can really search for doctors that were fat and understand the struggle. I found a seminar myself and I'm going Thursday. Hopefully if the band is what I choose (which right now seems like an awesome option) I pray that my doctor will refer me. Good luck to you. I just wnat you to know I feel the same way!